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2017 Pierce SaberProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Pierce Saber, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-756 the manufacturer reports only 11% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 11%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 26, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Pierce Saber has problems

2 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
Engine20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2017 Pierce Saber 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.

72%repaired · 2023 Q4

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-394 · May 26, 2021 · 2,416 vehicles · 1,748 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2021 Q2

Exterior lighting: back up lights

Recall 21V-222 · Mar 30, 2021 · 4 vehicles · 4 repaired

Risk. The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

11%repaired · 2020 Q2

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 18V-756 · Oct 26, 2018 · 717 vehicles · 78 repaired

Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

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 Pierce.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Saber 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 Saber median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Saber owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PRODUCED POOR DEF FAULT CODES IN THE DEF FLUID SENSOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SENT NEW DEF TANK HEADERS THAT WERE INSTALLED AT THE FIRE STATION. THE DEALER WAS NOT…
Complaint 11243741 · Aug 13, 2019 · 29,549 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) PIERCE SABER 2017 FIRE TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PRODUCED POOR DEF FLUID QUALITY IN THE DEF FLUID SENSOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DERATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SENT NEW DEF TANK HEADERS THAT WERE INSTALLED AT THE FIRE STATION…
Complaint 11243740 · Aug 13, 2019 · 29,549 miles

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