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2011 Trailstar Z8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2011 Trailstar Z8, most often about the equipment adaptive/mobility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment adaptive/mobility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Trailstar Z8 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
Equipment adaptive/mobility10
Structure10

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

1 recall

2011 Trailstar Z8 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 12V-013 · Jan 13, 2012 · 230 vehicles

Risk. THE BRAKE CALIPER PINS COULD BACK OUT RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION, 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 Trailstar.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Z8 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 Z8 median. How we score

'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Z8 owners report

Recent equipment adaptive/mobility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRAIL STAR TRAILER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ATTACHING THE TRAILER TO A BOAT TO AND SECURING THE JACK IN PLACE, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A GAP OF ABOUT 2 1/2 INCHES. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO…
Complaint 10502688 · Mar 13, 2013

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