2009 Innovative SDS-42Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Innovative SDS-42, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 24, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Innovative SDS-42 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 train10

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

1 recall

2009 Innovative SDS-42 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.

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 Innovative.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other SDS-42 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 SDS-42 median. How we score

'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What SDS-42 owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RANCE RRES8166TA. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH HE FELT EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AXLE WAS FRACTURED WHICH CAUSED THE PASSENGER TIRE TO FAIL. HE MADE A TEMPORARY REPAIR TO THE VEHICLE SO THAT…
Complaint 10281520 · Aug 24, 2009

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