Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Pierce Velocity
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Pierce Velocity has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 #16V551000 Hydraulic Fluid may Leak from Aerial Device Pump 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
- Wheels 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Pierce Velocity's main issues involve equipment and mechanical systems, notably linked to recalls concerning steering, fuel system, and other critical components. Although it faces multiple recalls, issues like fuel leaks and others are manageable with proactive maintenance, thus maintaining an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel injectors | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| drive shaft | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| steering components | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,100 | occasional |
| sway bar | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 inspections and replacements
- Cooling system service
- Transmission fluid checks
- Fuel system cleaning
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Steering system checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual steering wheel play
- Leaking fuel odors
- Difficulty shifting transmission
- Inconsistent braking performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Pierce Velocity at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.