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2000 Mci 102DL3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Mci 102DL3, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-498 the manufacturer reports only 35% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 35%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 10, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Mci 102DL3 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
Suspension10

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

5 recalls

2000 Mci 102DL3 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.

0%repaired · 2026 Q3

Body: door

New

Recall 25V-853 · Dec 10, 2025 · 15,454 vehicles · 4 repaired

Risk. The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

35%repaired · 2015 Q2

Electrical system

Recall 13V-498 · Oct 17, 2013 · 10,016 vehicles · 3,461 repaired

Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 06V-481 · Dec 19, 2006 · 1,617 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE GROUNDING OF AN UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT AND COULD LEAD TO A THERMAL EVENT IF NOT CORRECTED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-140 · Dec 19, 2001 · 596 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 00V-232 · Sep 6, 2000 · 1,849 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS.

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 Mci.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other 102DL3 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 102DL3 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Mci 102DL3, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop FailuresEA12007 · closed Dec 3, 2015
    Led to recall 14V-335
  2. MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop FailuresPE12007 · closed Sep 20, 2012
    No recall
In owners' words

What 102DL3 owners report

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

FIRST GROUP ALLEGES TO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL DRIVESHAFT FAILURES BEGINNING IN MARCH 2010 WHICH WERE NOT CONTAINED BY THE SAFETY LOOPS ON THE SUBJECT MCI BUSES. THEY BELIEVE THAT TWO OF THE EVENTS RESULTED IN MULTIPLE INJURIES AND FATALITIES DUE AN "UNLOCKED CONDITION" OF THE STEERABLE TAG AXLE…
Complaint 10447575 · Feb 6, 2012

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