repaired · 2019 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. If the pipe develops a hole, during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
2012 Mci D4000Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Mci D4000. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-309 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Mci D4000 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2012 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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, the hot exhaust gases will increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Seats
Risk. If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
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repaired · 2015 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn…
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. During a regeneration process to clean exhaust emissions, if the bellows pipe has failed, the hot exhaust gases may not be contained, resulting in a fire.
no report yet
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
2012 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
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Mci D4000, and the recalls they led to.
- MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop FailuresLed to recall 14V-335
- MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop FailuresNo recall
- Exhaust Bellows Pipe Fracture RecallLed to recall 18V-309
Own a 2012 D4000?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.