2014 Mci J4500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2014 Mci J4500. It is covered by 10 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 2014 Mci J4500 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.

10 recalls

2014 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 →

74%repaired · 2022 Q1

Service brakes, air

Recall 20V-233 · Apr 27, 2020 · 2,272 vehicles · 1,689 repaired

Risk. A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a…

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 →

67%repaired · 2018 Q4

Service brakes, air

Recall 17V-360 · Jun 2, 2017 · 1,100 vehicles · 736 repaired

Risk. If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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61%repaired · 2018 Q3

Suspension

Recall 17V-207 · Mar 27, 2017 · 1,165 vehicles · 710 repaired

Risk. If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2016 Q4

Power train: axle hubs

Recall 15V-389 · Jun 19, 2015 · 232 vehicles · 219 repaired

Risk. Cracks in the hub may result in hub failure, which could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2016 Q3

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 15V-184 · Mar 30, 2015 · 131 vehicles · 127 repaired

Risk. If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2016 Q2

Service brakes

Recall 15V-001 · Jan 5, 2015 · 147 vehicles · 73 repaired

Risk. The rubbing may wear a hole into the brake hose resulting in a loss of air pressure in the front brake chamber, reducing brake performance and increasing the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2015 Q4

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 14V-370 · Jun 9, 2014 · 686 vehicles · 502 repaired

Risk. If the headlights turn off while the vehicle is in operation, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing 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 →

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

2014 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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