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2008 Orion VProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2008 Orion V. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-476 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 91%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Orion V 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

2008 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.

91%repaired · 2015 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 13V-476 · Sep 27, 2013 · 3,009 vehicles · 2,735 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

Other fuel types: turbo/supercharger

Recall 12V-447 · Sep 13, 2012 · 187 vehicles

Risk. Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Recall 10V-015 · Jan 21, 2010 · 426 vehicles

Risk. THE BUS COULD ACCELERATE AT A HIGHER RATE THAN ANTICIPATED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Engine: diesel

Recall 08V-480 · Sep 29, 2008 · 175 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE CABLE RUBBING IS NOT DETECTED DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS, THE INSULATION CAN RUB TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRIFIED CABLE.

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 Orion.

Best & worst years

2008 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

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Own a 2008 V?

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