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1996 Setra S217Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Setra S217, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 24, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Setra S217 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
Engine and engine cooling10

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

2 recalls

1996 Setra S217 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

Other: labels

Recall 09V-044 · Feb 4, 2009 · 490 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, WITHOUT THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS A PASSENGER MAY NOT KNOW HOW TO UNLATCH AND OPEN THE EMERGENCY EXIT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: axle hubs

Recall 08V-219 · May 15, 2008 · 265 vehicles

Risk. THE FLANGE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL AND THEN COMPLETELY BECOME LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE 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 Setra.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other S217 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 S217 median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What S217 owners report

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

BUS WITH EXTREME BLACK AND THICK EXHAUST EMISSIONS JBC COACH SENTRA LICENSE PLATE NUMBER BM3 148 FROM ORILLIA TO TORONTO ON SUNDAY AUG.23,2009. *TR
Complaint 10281603 · Aug 24, 2009

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