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2007 Hino NV8jProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Hino NV8j, most often about the power train. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 12V-555 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 72%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage206kPower train, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Hino NV8j 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
Power train11
Service brakes, air11

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

7 recalls

2007 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 →

Show 3 more recalls
–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 →

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

2007 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What NV8j owners report

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

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH I HAD MY AUTO GEAR SELECTOR IN 4 GEAR, AND THE EXHAUST BRAKE WAS SET ON. WHILE SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT SEEMED AS IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS LOCKED INTO SECOND GEAR. THE EXHAUST BRAKE WAS COMING OFF AND ON IN RAPID SUCCESSION. I WAS PUSHING PRESSURE ON THE…
Complaint 10222086 · Mar 23, 2008 · 206,000 miles

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