repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: glass, side/rear
NewRisk. The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2004 Van Hool T2145Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2004 Van Hool T2145. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-799 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 26, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Van Hool T2145 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2004 Van Hool T2145 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.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp
Risk. In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. FAILURE OF THE WIPER LINKAGES WILL LEAD TO WIPER SYSTEM BREAKDOWN.
no report yet
Equipment
Risk. THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE IMPROPER SHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION, AS FORWARD GEAR CAN BE ENGAGED FROM NEUTRAL ONLY, IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOPPED, AND IF…
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no report yet
Engine: diesel
Risk. A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. IF THE HOSE SEPARATES FROM THE FITTING, FAILURE OF THE LINES AND THE LOSS OF PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASED STEERING FORCE NECESSARY FOR MANEUVERING THE…
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 Van Hool.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other T2145 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 T2145 median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Van Hool T2145, and the recalls they led to.
- WINDSHIELD WIPER REPLACEMENT PROGRAMLed to recall 08V-237
Own a 2004 T2145?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.