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2008 Drv MobileProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Drv Mobile, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 2, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Drv Mobile 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
Wheels10

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

1 recall

2008 Drv Mobile 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

Wheels: rim

Recall 12V-028 · Jan 30, 2012 · 1,701 vehicles

Risk. THIS SITUATION CAN RESULT IN THE WHEEL/RIM MOVING, SHEARING OF THE WHEEL STUDS AND THE WHEEL COMING OFF OF VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 Drv.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Mobile 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 Mobile median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Drv Mobile, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Wheel Separations (Broken Studs)EA11007 · closed Jul 16, 2012
    Led to recall 12V-028
In owners' words

What Mobile owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DRV MOBILE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, BOTH FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEELS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WHEELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF…
Complaint 10680576 · Feb 2, 2015 · 19,000 miles

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