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2008 Viking EpicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Viking Epic, most often about the tires. 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 mileage1kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 23, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Viking Epic 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
Tires10

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

1 recall

2008 Viking Epic 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.

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Other: labels

Recall 08V-481 · Sep 29, 2008 · 141 vehicles

Risk. THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE SELECTION TO PREVENT TIRE OVERLOADING AND FOR MOTOR HOME/RECREATION VEHICLE TRAILER LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY…

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 Viking.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Epic 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 Epic median. How we score

'04'05'06'08'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Epic owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 WW HORSE TRAILER (N/A) EQUIPPED WITH CARLISLE RADIAL TIRES, SIZE: ST225/75R/15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE HORSE TRAILER WAS PARKED, THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES BLEW. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE…
Complaint 10536889 · Aug 23, 2013 · 1,000 miles

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