The parking brake release cable may bind if it is too close to the exhaust manifold. Also, the oil hose may contact the brake pump bracket and eventually cause oil to leak from the hydro-max system.
Manufacturer safety record
John Deere Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 5 owner complaints and 6 recalls for John Deere vehicles from 1986 to 1993. The most complained-about model is the John Deere (3 complaints).
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
John Deere models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV1200 | 1986-1990 | 2 | 6 |
| RV1000 | 1986-1988 | 0 | 5 |
| John Deere | 1987-1993 | 3 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about John Deere vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1987 John Deere John Deere | 2 | 0 | - |
| 2 | 1987 John Deere RV1200 | 1 | 5 | D |
| 3 | 1990 John Deere RV1200 | 1 | 0 | A |
| 4 | 1993 John Deere John Deere | 1 | 0 | - |
Latest John Deere recalls
Park brake acuator lever could fail and brake would not engage when the gear shift lever is put in the "p" park position.
Brake hose which directs oil from the hydro max brake unit to a steel tube connected to the supply part on the park brake relay valve may contain defects and leak oil from the booster system.
A shield and support located under operators platform may contact left front tire during tight righthand turns.
The threads in some fuel filler neck inserts are not properly formed.
There may be contact between the rear brake lines and the chassis anti sway brackets.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data