2007 Setra S417Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2007 Setra S417. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-106 the manufacturer reports only 9% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 14, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Setra S417 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.

7 recalls

2007 Setra S417 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.

9%repaired · 2019 Q4

Door: hinge and attachments

Recall 18V-106 · Feb 14, 2018 · 429 vehicles · 39 repaired

Risk. If the doorway strip does not function properly, there is an increased risk of a pinch injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2016 Q2

Front: control arm

Recall 16V-142 · Mar 8, 2016 · 7 vehicles · 7 repaired

Risk. Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2015 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 13V-530 · Oct 29, 2013 · 457 vehicles · 228 repaired

Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Recall 11V-220 · Apr 6, 2011 · 171 vehicles

Risk. COMPLIANCE TO FMVSS 205 IS REQUIRED FOR ANY AND ALL VEHICLES IN THE UNITED STATES TO ASSURE MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–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

Electrical system

Recall 07V-193 · May 4, 2007 · 482 vehicles

Risk. IF THE OPEN WIRE ENDS COME INTO CONTACT WITH PARTS OF THE FRAME, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT TO OCCUR AND THEN A SUBSEQUENT FIRE.

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

2007 vs. every other S417 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 S417 median. How we score

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