repaired · 2026 Q3
Body: door
NewRisk. The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 Mci D4500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2011 Mci D4500. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-498 the manufacturer reports only 35% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 10, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Mci D4500 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.
9 recalls
2011 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.
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.
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…
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repaired · 2015 Q4
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Interior lighting
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, SURROUNDING MATERIAL MAY BE DAMAGED AND WILL BURN, INCREASING THE RISK OF 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.
no report yet
Cooling system: fan
Risk. THE COVER WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE, AND THE COVER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COACH AND FALL AND STRIKE A PERSON OR OBJECT, RESULTING IN…
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
2011 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
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Mci D4500, 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 2011 D4500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.