2011 Kme PredatorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2011 Kme Predator, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-341 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 10, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Kme Predator 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
Structure10

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

4 recalls

2011 Kme Predator 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.

63%repaired · 2022 Q2

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 20V-341 · Jun 10, 2020 · 107 vehicles · 67 repaired

Risk. A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 12V-253 · Jun 4, 2012 · 78 vehicles

Risk. THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 11V-471 · Sep 8, 2011 · 5 vehicles

Risk. IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE.

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 Kme.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Predator 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 Predator median. How we score

'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Predator owners report

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

CABIN DOOR LATCHES COME OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE MIDDLE THRU BOLT FOR THE LATCH LOOSENS, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND LOOSENING OF THE LATCH MECHANISM, AND ALSO CAUSING THE LATCH TO FAIL TO SECURE THE DOOR.
Complaint 10849910 · Mar 16, 2016 · 2,622 miles

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