repaired · 2015 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn…
2008 Autocar ACXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2008 Autocar ACX. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-132 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Autocar ACX has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2008 Autocar ACX 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.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could…
no report yet
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. FAILURE OF THE RELAY COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING OR FAIL TO START INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Gear box: shaft sector
Risk. THIS MAY AFFECT THE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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no report yet
Equipment
Risk. THE DISCHARGE OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Driveline: air
Risk. DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS, INCLUDING AIR-OVER-HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, TO…
no report yet
Gear box: shaft sector
Risk. IF THE STEERING BOLT WERE TO LOOSEN, THE DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Seat belts: front
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE IMPACT, FAILURE TO INSTALL THE TETHER STRAP MAY CAUSE THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT TO DEFORM AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING LOCATION,…
no report yet
Steering
Risk. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE FASTENER THAT CLAMPS THE ASSEMBLIES TOGETHER COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 Autocar.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other ACX 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 ACX median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2008 ACX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.