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2012 Fccc MCLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Fccc MCL, most often about the air bags. 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 mileage10kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 21, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Fccc MCL 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
Air bags10
Exterior lighting10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2012 Fccc MCL 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.

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 Fccc.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other MCL 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 MCL median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What MCL owners report

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

THE HEAD LIGHTS ON MY CAR ARE GROWING MOLD INSIDE. I HAVE SEEN THIS ON MANY CARS LIKE MINE AND IT KEEPS GROWING UNTIL THE ENTIRE LENS IS COVERED AND IT CUTS THE EFFECTIVE LIGHT OUTPUT TO ABOUT HALF. THE HYDROLIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS BROKEN AND MY CAR HAS ABOUT 10000 MILES ON IT AND ALSO MANY OF…
Complaint 11112869 · Jul 21, 2018 · 10,000 miles

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