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2001 Mci 102EL3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2001 Mci 102EL3. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-027 the manufacturer reports only 12% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 12%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 7, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Mci 102EL3 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.

4 recalls

2001 Mci 102EL3 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.

12%repaired · 2023 Q1

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Recall 19V-027 · Jan 7, 2019 · 2,089 vehicles · 260 repaired

Risk. Loss of steering control may increase 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

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Recall 06V-241 · Jul 6, 2006 · 1,768 vehicles

Risk. THE SPEED CONTROLLER MAY OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A THERMAL EVEN, SUCH AS SMOKING OR POSSIBLE 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 Mci.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other 102EL3 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 102EL3 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Mci 102EL3, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop FailuresEA12007 · closed Dec 3, 2015
    Led to recall 14V-335

Own a 2001 102EL3?

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