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2006 Autocar WxllProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Autocar Wxll, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kTires, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Autocar Wxll has problems

1 complaint 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
Tires10

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

3 recalls

2006 Autocar Wxll 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 →

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

2006 vs. every other Wxll 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 Wxll median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Wxll owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE BLEW OUT. WE WERE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY 75 MILES. THERE IS ONLY 5,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND TIRES. THERE WAS NO REASON WHY THIS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. THERE WAS NO NAILS OR ANYTHING IN THIS TIRE. WE ALMOST GOT KILLED BY A SEMI BEHIND US. THANK GOODNESS WE DIDN'T. *TR
Complaint 10203148 · Sep 16, 2007 · 5,950 miles

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