2005 Orion VIIProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2005 Orion VII. It is covered by 11 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 2005 Orion VII 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.

11 recalls

2005 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.

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 →

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–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 →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 07V-326 · Jul 26, 2007 · 96 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 05V-282 · Jun 14, 2005 · 1,092 vehicles

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…

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

2005 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

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