repaired · 2016 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
2007 Orion VIIProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Orion VII, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-288 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Orion VII has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, other1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2007 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.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. A COLLAPSING WINDOW COULD INJURE PASSENGERS.
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no report yet
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. THE WINDOW COULD DISLODGE FROM THE BUS WHILE IN OPERATION, POSSIBLY BECOMING A ROAD HAZARD TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE SEAT BUS BAR AND THE ADJACENT TERMINAL CONNECTION COULD OVERHEAT THE WIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN 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.
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…
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
2007 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 2007 Orion VII, and the recalls they led to.
- FALLING BUS WINDOWSNo recall
In owners' words
What VII owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
A PORT AUTHORITY OWNED 2006 ORION VI DIESEL POWERED AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE ON 6/28/08 AT ABOUT 12:00 A.M. FORTUNATELY THE BUS WAS NOT CARRYING PASSENGERS AT THE TIME, AS THE FIRE SPREAD QUICKLY AND DESTROYED THE BUS EVEN THOUGH IT WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN ON-BOARD FIRE SUPPRESSION…
Own a 2007 VII?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.