Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Orion V
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Orion V has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Orion V. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V015000 REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V024000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/LIFT-U NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V026000 ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 50/DETROIT DIESEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V545000 ORION/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY WINDOW NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V147000 ORION/CUMMINS/ECM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V120000 ORION/FMVSS 217/WINDOW HANDLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V033005 FREIGHTLINER/ORION/VANNER BATTERY EQUALIZER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V242001 ORION/LIFT-U/WHEELCHAIR LIFTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V210000 ORION/WHEEL CHAIR BARRIER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V230000 ORION/POWER CABLE ROUTING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V175000 ORION/HYDRAULIC PUMP NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Orion V has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns, covering issues like the clutch assembly, engine cooling, and electrical systems, indicating potential reliability concerns. However, the lack of owner complaints means the evidence is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch assembly | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Engine cooling | Unknown | $750–$2,500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | 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
- Coolant flush
- Brake inspections and service
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Battery check and replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive throttle
- Overheating engine
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Power steering loss
- Clutch pedal issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Orion V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.