2015 Proterra ZX5Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Proterra ZX5. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-114 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 28, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Proterra ZX5 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.

1 recall

2015 Proterra ZX5 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.

85%repaired · 2024 Q4

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 22V-114 · Feb 28, 2022 · 724 vehicles · 612 repaired

Risk. A loose steering gearbox can cause a loss of steering control, 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 Proterra.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other ZX5 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 ZX5 median. How we score

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Own a 2015 ZX5?

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