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2004 Safari Coach SimbaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Safari Coach Simba, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage16kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 19, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Safari Coach Simba 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
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

3 recalls

2004 Safari Coach Simba 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

Electrical system

Recall 06V-227 · Jun 23, 2006 · 2,582 vehicles

Risk. AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 05V-081 · Mar 1, 2005 · 81 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY MELT THE BATTERY CABLE AND CAUSE A BACK FEED THROUGH THE CHASSIS 12V SYSTEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR LOSS.

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 Safari Coach.

Best & worst years

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

'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Simba owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2004 SAFARI SIMBA W22 CHASSIS, 16,250 MILES: FRONT RIGHT CALIPER LOCKED UP, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. DAMAGE TO ROTORS, BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS. WORKHORSE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT ABS SENSOR MELTED. WORKHORSE DEALER IS REPLACING CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. *TR
Complaint 10218518 · Feb 19, 2008 · 16,250 miles

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