Menu

2008 Orion VIIProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2008 Orion VII. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-288 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls11Lowest repair rate 71%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 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

2008 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.

71%repaired · 2016 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 15V-288 · May 15, 2015 · 455 vehicles · 323 repaired

Risk. If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2015 Q2

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 14V-106 · Mar 5, 2014 · 455 vehicles · 399 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

Show 7 more recalls
–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 →

–no report yet

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Recall 09V-215 · Jun 11, 2009 · 286 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front assembly: seat heater/cooler

Recall 09V-099 · Mar 25, 2009 · 804 vehicles

Risk. A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE SEAT BUS BAR AND THE ADJACENT TERMINAL CONNECTION COULD OVERHEAT THE WIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 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 2008 Orion VII, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FALLING BUS WINDOWSEQ09007 · closed Nov 24, 2009
    No recall

Own a 2008 VII?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.