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2004 Mci D4000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2004 Mci D4000. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-498 the manufacturer reports only 35% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 35%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Mci D4000 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.

7 recalls

2004 Mci D4000 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

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 10V-087 · Mar 9, 2010 · 4,457 vehicles

Risk. IF THE COACH IS IN MOTION, POTENTIAL INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES OR PROPERTY COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–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

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

2004 vs. every other D4000 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 D4000 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Mci D4000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop FailuresEA12007 · closed Dec 3, 2015
    Led to recall 14V-335
  2. Wheel Chair Lift Separates From BusPE10001 · closed Apr 9, 2010
    Led to recall 10V-087
  3. MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop FailuresPE12007 · closed Sep 20, 2012
    No recall

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