Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Autocar Wxll
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Autocar Wxll has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2004 Autocar Wxll. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06V167000 LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUTS BREAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V042000 BATTERY BOX/METAL GROUNDING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V295000 BACKUP ALARM MOTION SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V164000 FRACTURE SUSPENSION BEAM/HOLLAND NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V032000 ABS BRAKE SYSTEM/BENDIX NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V031000 TIE ROD CLAMPS/ARVINMERITOR/URRESKO NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V594000 AUTOCAR/AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V539000 AUTOCAR/FRONT AXLE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V390000 AUTOCAR/INCORRECT WHEEL STUD LENGTH NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
With nine NHTSA recall campaigns and no specific owner complaints on file, there are significant safety concerns for the 2004 Autocar WXLL. Recalls address issues across vital systems like suspension, brakes, and steering, suggesting potential reliability problems despite limited direct complaint data. Caution is advised.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$800 | rare |
| ABS system | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | rare |
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.
- Engine oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Coolant system flushes
- Battery inspections and cleaning
- Suspension system checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Suspension noises
- Uneven tire wear
- Brake warning lights
- Unstable steering
- Battery connection issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Autocar Wxll at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.