Most Recalled Cars/Trucks - 2006

[ae86_16v]

Forbes' Dan Lienert studied the NHTSA's recall numbers for 2006 models and compiled a list of the most recalled vehicles sold in the U.S. The worst? The 2006 Dodge Ram with a total of seven recalls. It was recalled for a bad brake control unit, a defective front suspension, potentially faulty airbags and transfer cases, possibly bad seatbelts, defective rearview mirrors and missing exterior lighting. We're not sure that includes the Ram recall we told you about last month. Second place also went to Dodge, with the Durango scoring six recalls.

Accompanying the Dodges is another DaimlerChrysler product, a Chevrolet truck, a Hyundai, two Range Rovers and, uh oh, a Honda. That's right. The much-beloved Honda Civic coupe and sedan had four collective recalls of the 2006 model. The Civic had bad airbags, loose gas pedals, back glass that was installed improperly and incorrect NHTSA information in the owner's manual.

In case you're curious (and what Autoblog reader isn't?), the 2006 Camry was recalled only once. It's offense? A misprinted spare tire guide which could, potentially, lead to an accident if improper equipment was installed.

[Source: Forbes]

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/02/forbes-lists-most-recalled-2006-models/


Dodge Ram Pickup
Base Price: $22,170
Number Of 2006-Model Recalls: 7
Recalls concerned:
--Faulty anti-lock brake electronic control units
--Defective front suspensions
--Airbags that could deploy with excessive force
--Transfer cases on four-wheel drive models that may inadvertently shift to neutral and cause parked vehicles to roll away
--Seatbelts that may not be able to secure certain child seats
--Missing pieces of exterior lighting
--Defective rearview mirrors

Dodge Durango SUV
Base Price: $27,055
Number Of 2006-Model Recalls: 6
Recalls concerned:
--Incorrect airbag restraint controllers
--Faulty automatic transmissions that may not be able to shift into "Park"
--Faulty anti-lock brake software
--Rear-suspension components damaged during assembly
--Defective front windshield-wiper motors
--Malfunctioning turn signals, headlights or windshield wipers

Chevrolet Silverado Pickup
Base Price: $23,605
Number Of 2006-Model Recalls: 4
Recalls concerned:
--8.1-liter V-8 engines that may leak fuel
--Inaccurate tire and loading-information labels
--Defective power-steering systems
--Another for inaccurate tire and loading-information labels

GMC Sierra Pickup
Base Price: $18,760
Number Of 2006-Model Recalls: 4
Recalls concerned:
--8.1-liter V-8 engines that may leak fuel
--Inaccurate tire and loading-information labels
--Defective power-steering systems
--Another for inaccurate tire and loading-information labels

Honda Civic Coupe And Sedan
Base Price: $14,810
Number Of 2006-Model Recalls: 4
Recalls concerned:
--Faulty frontal airbags
--Incorrect NHTSA contact info in owner's manuals
--Gas pedals that may come loose
--Improperly attached rear glass

Hyundai Sonata Sedan
Base Price: $17,345
Number Of 2006-Model Recalls: 4
Recalls concerned:
--Improperly affixed airbag-warning labels
--Improperly assembled headlights
--Front seatbacks that may inadvertently recline
--Improperly programmed electronic stability-control systems

Jeep Liberty SUV
Base Price: $22,025
Number Of 2006-Model Recalls: Four
Recalls concerned:
--Faulty wiring that could lead to underbody fires
--Faulty door latches
--Faulty suspensions
--Faulty automatic transmissions that may not be able to shift into "Park"

Land Rover LR3 SUV
Base Price: $42,150
Number Of 2006-Model Recalls: 4
Recalls concerned:
--Faulty ignition switches
--Fuel tanks that may leak
--Automatic transmissions that may not be able to shift into "Park"
--Seatbelts that don't latch properly

Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV
Base Price: $57,950
Number Of 2006-Model Recalls: 4
Recalls concerned:
--Faulty ignition switches
--Automatic transmissions that may not be able to shift into "Park"
--Seatbelts that don't latch properly
--Faulty brakes

http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/vehicles/2007/02/16/vehicle-recall-safety-forbeslife-cx_dl_0219recall.html?partner=rss

[silentm]

" --Transfer cases on four-wheel drive models that may inadvertently shift to neutral and cause parked vehicles to roll away "

my favorite :P

[79TA]

There aren't that many 8.1 litre GM trucks out there (relative the much more common 5.3 and 6.0 litre ones etc). They should have listed how many individual cars these recalls effected too.

[HeilSvenska]

Land Rover and Hyundai I can understand, but Honda? My, my, how unexpected... :roll:

[Mattk]

--Transfer cases on four-wheel drive models that may inadvertently shift to neutral and cause parked vehicles to roll away

:shock: Yeah, the handbrake should prevent such incidents. Although putting the car in park if on a flat road should generally suffice...maybe some people are just lazy.

Some interesting problems with these cars...