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2000 Gem E-825Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2000 Gem E-825, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem6Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 8, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Gem E-825 has problems

7 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
Steering60
Suspension20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seat belts10
Tires10

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

1 recall

2000 Gem E-825 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

Steering: rack and pinion

Recall 01V-343 · Nov 7, 2001 · 5,300 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL, 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 Gem.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other E-825 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 E-825 median. How we score

'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What E-825 owners report

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

RECALL 01 V 343 000/STEERING: RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED, WAS INFORMED TO CALL GEM 1-888/871-4367, AND THEY WOULD CALL AND LET HIM KNOW WHERE TO TAKE VEHICLE TO GET THE REPAIRS DONE. NO CALL WAS RECEIVED AT THIS TIME. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER…
Complaint 8005125 · Mar 6, 2002
WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE CONTROLED DUE TO FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION, WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER COULD NOT STATE WHAT WAS THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 8004708 · Feb 27, 2002
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. ALSO, CAMBER HAD TO BE ADJUSTED ONCE AGAIN. *AK FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTED. REPLACED SEAT BELT. STEERING IS HARD. KING PINS ON PASSENGER SIDE SEIZED. KING PINS REPLACED. RACK AND PINION REPLACED. *TT
Complaint 8004707 · Feb 27, 2002

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