- The problem
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 102DL3, 102D3, MC12PTV, E4500, D4000, 102D3ISTV, D4500, J4500, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4505, and J3500 transit buses. Please refer to MCI's recall report for specific model year information. The front door lower curb view glazing material is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
- The risk
- The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- MCI will replace the glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 22-005.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Mci E4500 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Mci E4500 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in December 2025 for the door.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical E4500 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Mci E4500 recalls 4
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
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2001-2015 J4500 and 1997-2013 102EL3/E4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle (tag axle) steering system. The axle's alignment and low hydraulic pressure in the steering system may cause the steering system to lock, causing a loss of steering control at highway speeds.
- The risk
- Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- MCI will inspect and repair axle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification on March 26, 2019. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 469.
- The problem
- Mci is recalling certain model year 1999-2001, 2007-2011 e4500 and model year 2001-2011 j4500 coaches equipped with doga windshield motors. The windshield wiper motor may fail to operate properly while the wiper system is functioning. If this occurs, the windshield wipers may operate intermittently, operate at a single speed only, or completely stop operating.
- The risk
- If the windshield wipers stop functioning, the driver's clear field of view may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will furnish the parts and labor required to implement the doga-recommended remedies on the affected coaches. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
- The problem
- On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors can fail.
- The risk
- A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.
- The fix
- Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. The engines will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or motor coach at 866-624-2622.
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Mci E4500: every year compared
All E4500 years2000 Mci E4500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mci E4500 | 0 | 4 | B | |
| 2000 Mci 102DL3 | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2000 Mci E4500
Does the 2000 Mci E4500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Mci E4500: door (December 2025); hydraulic power assist system (January 2019); motor (April 2010); diesel (April 2006). 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 2000 Mci E4500 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Mci E4500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 70 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Mci E4500 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.
Which Mci E4500 years have the most complaints?
2001 (1), 2003 (1). See every Mci E4500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Mci E4500 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