no report yet
Suspension
Risk. WHEN THE TABS ARE BROKEN, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE NUT MIGHT SPIN OFF.
2004 Autocar WXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Autocar WX, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Autocar WX has problems
1 complaint 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.
9 recalls
2004 Autocar WX 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
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. GROUNDING AS A RESULT OF THE CONTACT DESCRIBED ABOVE COULD PRODUCE HEAT AND COULD CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN THAT IS IN CONTACT WITH METAL JEWELRY.
no report yet
Warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Risk. THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL BACKWARDS WITHOUT THE BACKUP ALARM SOUNDING WITH THE RISK OF RUNNING OVER OR CRUSHING A PERSON STANDING OR WORKING BEHIND THE VEHICLE.
no report yet
Suspension
Risk. THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
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no report yet
Antilock: ABS warning light
Risk. THE ABS BRAKES MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND IN AN ABS ASSISTED STOP THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
no report yet
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT.
no report yet
Air suspension: lines and fittings
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SUSPENSION AIR BAG FAILURE OR RUPTURE OF THE AIR LINE, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES…
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. ANY TIME VEHICLE CONTROL IS COMPROMISED A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
no report yet
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. IF A VEHICLE LOSES A WHEEL WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A ROADWAY, A CRASH COULD OCCUR, PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE…
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
2004 vs. every other WX 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 WX median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What WX owners report
Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER STATED 3 HOSPITALIZED AFTER GARBAGE TRUCK COLLIDES WITH VAN. ALLEGED BRAKE PEDAL FRACTURE. NO TRAFFIC CHARGES WERE FILED AT THIS TIME, DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF MECHANICAL FAILURE. UPDATED 04/24/14*LJ UPDATED 8/22/2017 *CN
Own a 2004 WX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.