Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Pierce Arrow XT
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Pierce Arrow XT has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V217000 Outrigger May Lose Contact and Fail to Deactivate Firm-On-Ground Light NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V809000 Insufficiently Welded Stokes Basket Brackets NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V032000 Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V022000 Aerial Device May Rotate Unintentionally NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V463000 Limited Retraction Bracket may fall from Aerial NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V050000 Water Pressure Relief valve may Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V570000 Tie Rod may Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V455000 Fire Truck may not Pump Water in Cold Temperatures NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V349000 Improperly Torqued Sway Bar Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V585000 Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V390000 Pump Strainer could fail due to Weak Soldering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V186000 Flashlight Battery Pack May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V123000 Drive Shaft Cap may not be Properly Tightened NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V706000 Driveshaft may Disconnect NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 7 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Pierce ARROW XT has numerous recalls, particularly in mechanical and powertrain systems, suggesting reliability issues. Frequent recalls on critical components, notably fuel systems and steering assemblies, contribute to higher maintenance risk and costs, warranting a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Tie rod assembly | 25,000–50,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Pump interlock module | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| Flashlights with lithium battery | 20,000–40,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| Driveshaft bearing cap | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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 change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Cooling system flush
- Drive belt inspection
- Battery health check
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual steering noises
- Fuel odor around vehicle
- Excessive road vibrations
- Difficulty in gear shifting
- Persistent dashboard warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.