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2011 Trailstar Z9Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2011 Trailstar Z9, most often about the suspension. 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 injuryTypical failure mileage4kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Trailstar Z9 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.

1 recall

2011 Trailstar Z9 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 Z9 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 Z9 median. How we score

'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Z9 owners report

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

ON JULY 7, 2014, WE LEFT TO GO CAMPING TOWING OUR BOAT BENIND THE RV. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN I-40 AND ABOUT 100 MILES FROM HOME WHEN WE NOTICED THE BOAT TRAILER WAS SWAYING. WE EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND DID A WALK AROUND THE TRAILER TO CHECK THE TIRES AND HITCH BUT DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND…
Complaint 10615428 · Jul 22, 2014 · 4,000 miles

Own a 2011 Z9?

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