2010 Orion VIIProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2010 Orion VII. It is covered by 5 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 January 19, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 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.

5 recalls

2010 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.

78%repaired · 2017 Q2

Seats

Recall 16V-017 · Jan 19, 2016 · 408 vehicles · 318 repaired

Risk. If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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Engine and engine cooling

Recall 11V-421 · Aug 15, 2011 · 96 vehicles

Risk. IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE.

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

2010 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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