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2000 Safari SerengettiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Safari Serengetti, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 17, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Safari Serengetti 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
Suspension10

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

4 recalls

2000 Safari Serengetti 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

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 01V-130 · Apr 17, 2001 · 1,438 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD DISABLE THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED OPERATOR WARNING THAT THE ABS FUNCTION REQUIRES SERVICING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 00V-173 · Jun 27, 2000 · 691 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN CERTAIN BRAKING SITUATIONS.

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.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Serengetti 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 Serengetti median. How we score

'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Safari Serengetti, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WIRING HARNESS INCORRECTLY INSTALLEDSQ00013 · closed Jul 6, 2000
    No recall
In owners' words

What Serengetti owners report

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

TWO PERSONS IN VEHICLE, A FULL TANK OF GAS AND WATER CAUSED FRONT AXLE TO BE OVERWEIGHT. ALSO, MOTORHOME WAS 800 POUNDS MORE THAN INDICATED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 877345 · Jan 3, 2001

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