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2005 Autocar WXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2005 Autocar WX. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 8, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Autocar WX has problems

0 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

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

6 recalls

2005 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

Service brakes, air

Recall 13V-184 · May 8, 2013 · 82 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 06V-042 · Feb 9, 2006 · 30 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Warnings: external/pedestrian alert

Recall 05V-295 · Jun 21, 2005 · 649 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Wheels

Recall 05V-117 · Mar 29, 2005 · 56 vehicles

Risk. WHEELS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED COULD, OVER TIME, DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WHEEL THAT COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL FAILURE AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: slack adjusters

Recall 05V-078 · Mar 1, 2005 · 308 vehicles

Risk. THIS MAY RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2005 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

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