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2004 Ic BEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Ic BE, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Exterior lighting

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Ic BE 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
Exterior lighting11

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

3 recalls

2004 Ic BE 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

Equipment: electrical

Recall 09V-052 · Feb 10, 2009 · 61,316 vehicles

Risk. ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 08V-353 · Jul 30, 2008 · 24,975 vehicles

Risk. THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 06V-189 · Jun 2, 2006 · 9,823 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE PARK BRAKE ACTIVATE AND STRAND THE VEHICLE, IT MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

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 Ic.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other BE 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 BE median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Ic BE, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SCHOOL BUS STALLINGPE08034 · closed Aug 28, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-353
In owners' words

What BE owners report

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

FLEET MAINT DESCRIBED A FIRE (SMALL BUT VISIBLE OPEN FLAME) IN THE UNDER-DASH MOUNTED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) MODULE.. UPDATED 01/06/11 *BF
Complaint 10365957 · Nov 8, 2010

Own a 2004 BE?

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