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2003 Mack CXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2003 Mack CX. It is covered by 10 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls10Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 23, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Mack CX has problems

0 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

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

10 recalls

2003 Mack CX 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

Headlights: switch

Recall 08V-688 · Dec 23, 2008 · 34,269 vehicles

Risk. THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 07V-401 · Sep 5, 2007 · 35,649 vehicles

Risk. A LEAK IN THE FUEL INJECTION LINE MAY SPRAY FUEL ON THE HOT SURFACES OF THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 05V-213 · Apr 29, 2005 · 56 vehicles

Risk. THIS INTERFERENCE LEADS TO A REDUCTION IN BRAKING CAPABILITIES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE BRAKE "SHOES" BECOME WORN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 05V-015 · Jan 14, 2005 · 13,173 vehicles

Risk. IF THE HOSE FAILS, FUEL CAN BE SPRAYED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering

Recall 04V-456 · Sep 20, 2004 · 4,959 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF TWO OF THE THREE BOLTS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 03V-219 · Jun 16, 2003 · 65 vehicles

Risk. IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 03V-147 · Apr 14, 2003 · 39 vehicles

Risk. WITH THE RIGHT REFLECTOR NOT BEING VISIBLE, THE WIDTH OF THE VEHICLE IS NOT READILY APPARENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 Mack.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other CX 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 CX median. How we score

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