2007 Mci J4500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Mci J4500, most often about the power train. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-737 the manufacturer reports only 5% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 10, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Mci J4500 has problems

1 complaint 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
Power train11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

2007 Mci J4500 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 →

5%repaired · 2023 Q3

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp

Recall 21V-737 · Sep 23, 2021 · 510 vehicles · 28 repaired

Risk. In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.

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 →

33%repaired · 2016 Q3

Seat belts

Recall 15V-183 · Mar 30, 2015 · 21 vehicles · 7 repaired

Risk. If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the…

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

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

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 →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 08V-603 · Nov 21, 2008 · 1,893 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE SHIFT SELECTOR MAY MOVE INTO REVERSE WITHOUT DRIVER KNOWLEDGE 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

2007 vs. every other J4500 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 J4500 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What J4500 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AS I WAS TRYING TO EASE MY WAY PAST ANOTHER VEHICLE BY USING LITE ACCELERATOR PRESSURE TO ACTIVATE AUTOMATIC CLUTCH, THE CLUTCH SUDDENLY ENGAGED CAUSING THE BUS TO LURCH FORWARD. IN DOING SO THE SPOT MIRROR ON THE RIGHT SIDE STRUCK THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE SITTING NEXT TO ME BREAKING THE GLASS. THIS…
Complaint 10592234 · May 18, 2014 · 548,300 miles

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