repaired · 2015 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
2004 Orion VIIProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2004 Orion VII. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-476 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Orion VII has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2004 Orion VII 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
Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Risk. THE BUS COULD ACCELERATE AT A HIGHER RATE THAN ANTICIPATED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Interior lighting
Risk. A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND A FIRE.
no report yet
Engine: diesel
Risk. WHEN THE CABLE RUBBING IS NOT DETECTED DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS, THE INSULATION CAN RUB TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRIFIED CABLE.
Show 9 more recalls
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THE ENGINE MAY STALL AND THE UCM MAY FAIL CAUSING A FIRE.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. AN EXHAUST SYSTEM THAT IS NOT MAINTAINED TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO LEAKING SECTIONS CAN CAUSE HEAT DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A…
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. THE BUS MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED WHEN STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
no report yet
Body: door
Risk. A BROKEN CONNECTING ROD CAN ALLOW THE DOOR PANEL TO MOVE FREELY IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER, LEAVING PASSENGERS INSIDE THE VEHICLE UNPROTECTED BY THE DOOR PANEL…
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. IF THE FUEL LIFT PUMP PUMPING ELEMENT STOPS SPINNING AND THE FUEL PUMPING VANES STOP IN A LOCATION WHICH BLOCKS FUEL FLOW THROUGH THE LIFT PUMP, THE ENGINE…
no report yet
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK, THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT.
no report yet
Latches/locks/linkages
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE AN OBSTACLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE REAR AXLE TO THE WALKING BEAM SUSPENSION CAN BREAK.
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
2004 vs. every other VII 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 VII median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Orion VII, and the recalls they led to.
- HYDRAULIC FAN FITTINGS LEAKINGLed to recall 04V-544
Own a 2004 VII?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.