repaired · 2026 Q3
Body: door
NewRisk. The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 Mci D4505Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2009 Mci D4505. 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 2009 Mci D4505 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2009 Mci D4505 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 · 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
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
Seats
Risk. IN THE EVENT THIS SHOULD OCCUR WHILE THE BUS IS IN OPERATION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Show 5 more recalls
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
no report yet
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. IF THE TAG AXLE DOES NOT LOCK ABOVE 20 MPH, THERE IS A LOSS OF LATERAL FORCE CONTROL OF THE TAG AXLE THAT CAN AFFECT THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE.
no report yet
Rear: shock absorber
Risk. THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FROM ITS MOUNTING, CAUSING INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE SUSPENSION AND THE…
no report yet
Steering
Risk. WITH A BROKEN SAS DRIVING TAB, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE 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
2009 vs. every other D4505 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 D4505 median. How we score
'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Mci D4505, and the recalls they led to.
- MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop FailuresLed to recall 14V-335
- Wheel Chair Lift Separates From BusLed to recall 10V-087
- MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop FailuresNo recall
Own a 2009 D4505?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.