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2008 Mci D4500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2008 Mci D4500. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-498 the manufacturer reports only 35% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls8Lowest 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 2008 Mci D4500 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.

8 recalls

2008 Mci D4500 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

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 11V-524 · Oct 26, 2011 · 1,962 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 10V-114 · Mar 24, 2010 · 249 vehicles

Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–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 →

–no report yet

Gear box: shaft pitman

Recall 08V-063 · Feb 7, 2008 · 24 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO STALL AND RESTRICT THE STEERING TURNING ANGLE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE…

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

2008 vs. every other D4500 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 D4500 median. How we score

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

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Mci D4500, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop FailuresEA12007 · closed Dec 3, 2015
    Led to recall 14V-335
  2. ALTERNATOR CABLE CHAFINGPE09042 · closed Dec 8, 2009
    Led to recall 09V-446
  3. MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop FailuresPE12007 · closed Sep 20, 2012
    No recall

Own a 2008 D4500?

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