Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Amtran FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Amtran FE has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2001 Amtran FE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V498000 IC CORP/30-INCH CHILD RESTRAINT SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V492000 IC CORP/SEAT PEDESTAL CRACKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V469000 IC/SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V010000 IC CORP/SHARP EDGES UNDER MODESTY PANEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V354000 IC/FMVSS 221/JOINT STRENGTH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V195000 IC/AMTRAN/EMERGENCY EXITS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V241000 AMTRAN/HEATER/DEFROSTER BLOWER MOTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V369000 AMTRAN/WIRING DIAGRAM DECAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V350000 AMTRAN/HEATER HARNESS WIRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V269000 AMTRAN/FLIP SEAT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V145001 AMTRAN/FMVSS 111/REAR VIEW MIRROR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V208000 AMTRAN/PART 565/VIN NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Amtran FE has 12 recall campaigns, primarily related to seat, structure, and electrical system issues. Despite no available owner complaints, the multiple recalls suggest potential problems. This lack of direct complaint data limits our insight into reliability but indicates caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | Unknown | $150–$700 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $100–$500 | occasional |
| Body structure | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Coolant system flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Tire rotations and balances
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unstable seats or pedestals
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Seat cushion or restraint issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Amtran FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.