2006 Hino NV8jProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2006 Hino NV8j. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 12V-555 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Hino NV8j has problems

0 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

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

9 recalls

2006 Hino NV8j 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.

72%repaired · 2015 Q1

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 12V-555 · Dec 3, 2012 · 35,142 vehicles · 25,404 repaired

Risk. If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 06V-360 · Sep 19, 2006 · 746 vehicles

Risk. LOOSE AIR BRAKE LINES CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED OR LEAK WHICH COULD CAUSE A DECREASE IN BRAKING ABILITY OR RESULTING IN APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: linkages

Recall 06V-169 · May 18, 2006 · 5,072 vehicles

Risk. INCREASED WEAR FOR THE DRAGLINK CONNECTIONS CAN OCCUR CREATING A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 05V-492 · Oct 24, 2005 · 577 vehicles

Risk. THE BATTERY BOX COULD BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY FALL RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 05V-240 · May 25, 2005 · 262 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A DECREASE OF BRAKING ABILITY OR THE PARKING BRAKE TO APPLY WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED, 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 Hino.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other NV8j 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 NV8j median. How we score

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