2011 Mci E4500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2011 Mci E4500. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-027 the manufacturer reports only 12% 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 E4500 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.

9 recalls

2011 Mci E4500 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 →

12%repaired · 2023 Q1

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Recall 19V-027 · Jan 7, 2019 · 2,089 vehicles · 260 repaired

Risk. Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2016 Q2

Front: anchorage

Recall 14V-172 · Apr 4, 2014 · 957 vehicles · 704 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

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 →

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–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

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 11V-457 · Aug 31, 2011 · 10 vehicles

Risk. IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Rear window wiper/washer: motor

Recall 11V-379 · Jul 27, 2011 · 300 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY MAY BE REDUCED, WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR OTHERWISE CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Rear window wiper/washer: motor

Recall 11V-150 · Mar 1, 2011 · 144 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW MAY BE REDUCED, WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR OTHERWISE CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 10V-135 · Apr 6, 2010 · 1,261 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP FUNCTIONING, THE DRIVER'S CLEAR FIELD OF VIEW MAY BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 E4500 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 E4500 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2011 Mci E4500, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop FailuresEA12007 · closed Dec 3, 2015
    Led to recall 14V-335

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