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2006 Vmi SummitProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Vmi Summit, most often about the structure. 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 problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 11, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Vmi Summit 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
Structure10

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

1 recall

2006 Vmi Summit 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

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 07V-168 · Apr 12, 2007 · 742 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE LINES COULD WEAR THROUGH CAUSING PARTIAL OR FULL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY DUE TO A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN 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 Vmi.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Summit 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 Summit median. How we score

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

What Summit owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 EZGO GOLF CART MANUFACTURED BY TEXTRON(NA). THE METAL TWO-IN-ONE REAR SEAT AND BAG RACK COMBINATION COVER CAN BE FOLDED UP OR DOWN. WHEN THE COVER WAS FOLDED DOWN, IT BLOCKED THE TAIL LIGHTS AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS. THE BUGGIES UNLIMITED MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO…
Complaint 10295378 · Dec 11, 2009

Own a 2006 Summit?

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