no report yet
Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Risk. THE BUS COULD ACCELERATE AT A HIGHER RATE THAN ANTICIPATED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2002 Orion VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Orion V, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 21, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Orion V has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2002 Orion V 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.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE LIFT PASSENGER COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
no report yet
Interior lighting
Risk. A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND A FIRE.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Latches/locks/linkages
Risk. A PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
no report yet
Structure
Risk. DURING THE USE OF AN EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW, A WINDOW MAY NOT OPEN AFTER APPLYING THE REQUIRED FORCES ALLOWING A PERSON TO ESCAPE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
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 Orion.
Best & worst years
2002 vs. every other V 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 V median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What V owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THIS VEHICLE LOOSES POWER ANYTIME IT RAINS. THE PROBLEM IS DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHILE OPERATING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THERE IS AN INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE ENGINE AND BUS MANUFACTURER ARE AWARE OF THIS DESIGN DEFECT BUT WILL NOT RESPOND WITH A FIX. *NM
Own a 2002 V?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.