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2012 4-Star Horse TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2012 4-Star Horse Trailer, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage22kElectronic stability control (ESC), median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 4-Star Horse Trailer has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Engine10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2012 4-Star Horse Trailer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with 4-Star.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other Horse Trailer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Horse Trailer median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Horse Trailer owners report

Recent electronic stability control (esc) complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CAR DOESN'T START LIKE NORMAL. 5 TIMES IN A YEAR THIS HAPPENED. SO I DON'T KNOW HOW CONCERNED I SHOULD BE. IT ACTS LIKE IT HAS EITHER NO SPARK. OR NO FUEL. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL START. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. SO YOU DON'T HAVE A CLUE WHERE TO START LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. *TR
Complaint 10568019 · Mar 9, 2014 · 22,000 miles

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