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Mack CXUYears to avoid, problems & recalls

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on record for the Mack CXU.

Years to avoidNoneBased on weighted complaintsBest years—Fewest complaints for their ageOwner complaints5Top: StructureSafety recalls142006–2016 model years

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years.

Best & worst years

Mack CXU years to avoid

Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CXU median. Tap a year for its full report.

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2016Not rated–/1001 complaint · 1 recall2010Not rated–/1001 complaint · 7 recalls2009Not rated–/1003 complaints · 3 recalls2008Not rated–/1000 complaints · 7 recalls2007Not rated–/1000 complaints · 3 recalls2006Not rated–/1000 complaints · 1 recall
Complaints by system

Most common Mack CXU problems

All model years combined: 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
Trailer hitches20
Engine11
Power train10
Suspension10
14 recalls

Mack CXU recalls

Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.

77%Hydraulic: actuator15V-025 · 2016 · Jan 22, 2015 · 349 vehicles77%Turn signal: flasher unit14V-208 · 2010 · Apr 18, 2014 · 44,047 vehicles88%Exterior lighting14V-205 · 2010 · Apr 18, 2014 · 1,342 vehicles54%Electrical system14V-078 · 2008–2010 · Feb 21, 2014 · 70,208 vehicles–Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers12V-434 · 2007–2010 · Sep 6, 2012 · 3,864 vehicles–Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)11V-370 · 2010 · Jul 21, 2011 · 475 vehicles–Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly11V-209 · 2009–2010 · Mar 31, 2011 · 808 vehicles–Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery10V-536 · 2010 · Oct 27, 2010 · 1,760 vehicles–Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)07V-531 · 2008 · Nov 19, 2007 · 1,058 vehicles–Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly07V-497 · 2006–2008 · Oct 23, 2007 · 950 vehicles–Exterior lighting07V-478 · 2008 · Oct 11, 2007 · 61 vehicles–Supply: check valve07V-361 · 2008 · Aug 15, 2007 · 21,847 vehicles

Showing the 12 newest of 14 recalls. Each model-year page lists all recalls for that year.

5 investigations

NHTSA investigations of the CXU

  1. mDrive Transmission Failure to DisengagePE20005 · 2013–2016 · closed Apr 4, 2022
    No recall
  2. Failing 5th wheel attachment boltsPE10042 · 2009–2010 · closed Apr 27, 2011
    Led to recall 11V-209
  3. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL VALVESEA09009 · 2008 · closed Aug 13, 2010
    No recall
  4. AIR BRAKE CONTROL VALVEPE09010 · 2008 · closed Jun 18, 2009
    No recall
  5. AIR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINEPE08069 · 2008 · closed Jul 1, 2009
    No recall