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2005 Ic CEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2005 Ic CE, most often about the structure. It is covered by 15 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls15Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage129kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Ic CE has problems

5 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
Structure20
Engine and engine cooling10
Other10
Parking brake10

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

15 recalls

2005 Ic CE 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 adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-772 · Nov 19, 2015 · 271 vehicles

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 10V-267 · Jun 15, 2010 · 2,085 vehicles

Risk. THIS INCREASE TO HIGH IDLE SPEED MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 10V-103 · Mar 16, 2010 · 5,016 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE MAY CAUSE SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL DAMAGE, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

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–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 →

–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 05V-561 · Dec 20, 2005 · 1,918 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION, THE ENTRANCE DOOR MAY BE CLOSED, CAPTURING THE ITEM IN THE DOOR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Child seat: latch strap

Recall 05V-130 · Mar 30, 2005 · 1,142 vehicles

Risk. NOT ATTACHING THE CHILD SEAT PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 05V-122 · Mar 28, 2005 · 402 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 04V-498 · Oct 28, 2004 · 154 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP, THE SEAT CUSHION MAY TIP FORWARD AND MAY BECOME UNATTACHED CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO SLIDE OFF THE SEAT AND/OR BE TRAPPED BY THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 04V-469 · Sep 21, 2004 · 1,220 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical: anti-theft devices

Recall 04V-359 · Jul 16, 2004 · 538 vehicles

Risk. IF THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS LOCKED AND THE BUS IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH OR EMERGENCY SITUATION, BUS OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ESCAPE FROM THE BUS IN A TIMELY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 03V-354 · Sep 23, 2003 · 66,749 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE JOINT STRENGHT COULD FAIL POSSIBILY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

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

2005 vs. every other CE 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 CE median. How we score

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  • Caution
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Ic CE, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DASH/INTERIOR FIREPE07034 · closed Oct 12, 2007
    Led to recall 09V-052
  2. SCHOOL BUS STALLINGPE08034 · closed Aug 28, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-353

Own a 2005 CE?

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