2021 Mci J4500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Mci J4500. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-748 the manufacturer reports only 52% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 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.

5 recalls

2021 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 →

96%repaired · 2024 Q2

Mechanical: carrier/rack

Recall 23V-240 · Apr 5, 2023 · 140 vehicles · 135 repaired

Risk. Obstructed rear lighting may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2023 Q4

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-971 · Dec 15, 2021 · 1,125 vehicles · 1,022 repaired

Risk. A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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 →

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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

2021 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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