2018 Mci J4500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Mci J4500. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-344 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 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.

13 recalls

2018 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 →

52%repaired · 2023 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 21V-748 · Sep 24, 2021 · 2,455 vehicles · 1,278 repaired

Risk. MDP circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

61%repaired · 2023 Q1

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-364 · May 18, 2021 · 1,845 vehicles · 1,117 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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74%repaired · 2022 Q3

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 20V-526 · Aug 31, 2020 · 1,561 vehicles · 1,156 repaired

Risk. The spilled coolant may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2022 Q2

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 20V-352 · Jun 12, 2020 · 1,067 vehicles · 889 repaired

Risk. If the engine shuts down or loses power while the vehicle is in motion, this may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2022 Q3

Seat belts

Recall 20V-242 · Apr 29, 2020 · 641 vehicles · 641 repaired

Risk. Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event 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 →

49%repaired · 2020 Q3

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Recall 19V-344 · May 3, 2019 · 75 vehicles · 37 repaired

Risk. If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

62%repaired · 2020 Q3

Emergency: escape/egress/exit

Recall 18V-692 · Oct 3, 2018 · 37 vehicles · 23 repaired

Risk. In the event of an emergency, an insufficient number of emergency egress windows can lengthen the time that passengers need to exit the vehicle, increasing the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

52%repaired · 2019 Q4

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Recall 18V-225 · Apr 9, 2018 · 640 vehicles · 335 repaired

Risk. If the left rear window separates from the vehicle while it is moving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2019 Q3

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 18V-223 · Apr 9, 2018 · 197 vehicles · 141 repaired

Risk. If the left taillight does not work, the coach would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2019 Q1

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 17V-687 · Oct 30, 2017 · 35 vehicles · 31 repaired

Risk. The incorrect air pressure readings may increase the risk of a crash by delaying the driver's reaction to addressing the low air condition.

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

2018 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2018 Mci J4500, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Supply and return heater hose rupturePE20001 · closed Sep 21, 2020
    Led to recall 20V-526

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