- The problem
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. The tie rod ball joint cotter pin and nut may be missing or the nut may be loose.
- The risk
- The tie rod ball joint could separate increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the ball joint torque and retighten any loose parts or replace any missing parts.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Mci 102A3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Mci 102A3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 1998 for the upper ball joint.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 102A3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Mci 102A3 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: transit coaches equipped with wheel chair lifts. An instruction label identifying the location of the emergency exit was omitted from the wheel chair seating position located on the curb side of the vehicle. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 217, "Bus window retention and release."
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash or other emergency, passengers located in this seating position will not have the information to find proper access to the emergency exit.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with a label and installation instructions.
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No complaints about the 1998 Mci 102A3 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mci 102A3: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | D |
1998 Mci 102A3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Mci 102A3 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1998 Mci 102D3 | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Mci 102A3
Does the 1998 Mci 102A3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Mci 102A3: upper ball joint (May 1998); unknown or other (May 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1998 Mci 102A3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Mci 102A3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Mci 102A3 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1998 Mci 102A3 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data