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2004 Pl Custom CrusaderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Pl Custom Crusader, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Pl Custom Crusader has problems

1 complaint 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
Tires10

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

1 recall

2004 Pl Custom Crusader 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.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 04V-246 · May 20, 2004 · 86 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

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 Pl Custom.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Crusader 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 Crusader median. How we score

'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Crusader owners report

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

DT: THE TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION, THREE OF THE FOUR WERE SEPARATING. THE MANUFACTURER ONLY REPLACED THE THREE THAT SEPARATED AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR THE BALANCE AND THE MOUNTING. ONE OF THE SECOND SET OF TIRES SEPARATED NOT SURE IF IT WAS THE OLD ONE OR IF IT WAS ONE OF THE NEW TIRES. THE…
Complaint 10128327 · Aug 12, 2005 · 5,000 miles

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