2011 Mci D4505Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2011 Mci D4505. It is covered by 8 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 D4505 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

2011 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.

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 →

60%repaired · 2019 Q4

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 18V-309 · May 13, 2018 · 1,123 vehicles · 669 repaired

Risk. If the pipe develops a hole, during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2018 Q2

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 17V-337 · May 24, 2017 · 143 vehicles · 114 repaired

Risk. If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, the hot exhaust gases will increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2017 Q2

Seats

Recall 16V-020 · Jan 20, 2016 · 607 vehicles · 436 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 11V-548 · Nov 10, 2011 · 112 vehicles

Risk. THIS CORROSION MAY CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE POWER STUD AND THE ALTERNATOR BODY, WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN BURNING OF THE POWER STUD OR THE POWER…

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

Cooling system: fan

Recall 11V-016 · Jan 12, 2011 · 138 vehicles

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…

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

2011 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

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4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2011 Mci D4505, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop FailuresEA12007 · closed Dec 3, 2015
    Led to recall 14V-335
  2. MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop FailuresPE12007 · closed Sep 20, 2012
    No recall
  3. Tailpipe seperation resulting in firePE17008 · closed Aug 21, 2018
    No recall
  4. Exhaust Bellows Pipe Fracture RecallRQ17007 · closed Jul 31, 2018
    Led to recall 18V-309

Own a 2011 D4505?

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