Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 IC CE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 IC CE has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V052000 STEPWELL HEATER/REAR WALL MOUNTED HEATER/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V353000 ENGINE HARD START/NO START/ENGINE STALL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V258000 REMOTE POWER MODULE/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V189000 PARK BRAKE SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V130000 FMVSS 225/CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V122000 BURNER TUBES/WEBASTO NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V498000 IC CORP/30-INCH CHILD RESTRAINT SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V469000 IC/SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V097000 IC/KINEDYNE/SUR-LOC/WHEELCHAIRTRACKS AND BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 IC CE receives a below-average rating, based on limited owner complaints but a high number of recall campaigns (9). The recalls largely focus on electrical and equipment issues, which could indicate potential long-term reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heater units | Unknown | $200–$600 | rare |
| Engine cooling | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | 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.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection and service
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Heater failure in low speed
- Unexpected engine stalling
- Electrical system faults
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 IC CE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.