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2001 Harney RiataProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 Harney Riata, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Harney Riata has problems

2 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
Service brakes, hydraulic21

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

2 recalls

2001 Harney Riata 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 Harney.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Riata 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 Riata median. How we score

'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Riata owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RECALL 01V130001/MERITOR WABCO ABS/FMVSS 105: UNABLE TO GET DEALER TO HONOR RECALL. DEALER GAVE SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CONSUMER AND BROKE EACH APPOINTMENT DATE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SCHEDULING PROBLEM.*AK
Complaint 10099820 · Nov 12, 2004
WHILE ON A TRIP FRONT BRAKES LOCKED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE SECOND TIME REAR BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER.*AK BRAKE FAILURE *TC
Complaint 10091606 · Oct 1, 2004 · 11,675 miles

Own a 2001 Riata?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.