Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Four Winds Hurricane
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Four Winds Hurricane has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V204000 OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V351000 FUEL RAIL DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/CHEVROLET/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V093000 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/FMVSS 101 AND 105/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V249000 FOUR WINDS/FUEL LINES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V127000 FOUR WINDS/SEAT PEDESTAL BRACE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V069000 FOUR WINDS/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Four Winds HURRICANE exhibits a below-average reliability due to frequent brake and fuel system issues, which are also backed by recall data. The problems with the brake system are particularly concerning given their impact on safety. These recurring issues, combined with the rarity of other complaints, suggest consistent patterns of failures that drive up repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$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 system inspections
- Fuel system inspections
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Cooling system maintenance
- Transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning lights
- Fuel leaks
- Instrument cluster failures
- Unusual brake noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Four Winds Hurricane at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.