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2000 Hino FB4jProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Hino FB4j, most often about the engine and engine cooling. 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 injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 11, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Hino FB4j 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10

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

1 recall

2000 Hino FB4j 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, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 00V-192 · Jul 27, 2000 · 1,848 vehicles

Risk. INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCES CAN INCREASE 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 Hino.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other FB4j 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 FB4j median. How we score

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

What FB4j owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING IT IS HARD TO SHIFT GEAR, AND SOMETIMES IS UNABLE TO SHIFT. IT IS WORSE IN THE MORNINGS WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *AK SHIFTING THE GEAR WAS HARD BECAUSE OF LINKAGE AND CLUTCH WERE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPLACED MOTOR…
Complaint 888078 · May 11, 2001

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