Widespread lack of understanding about the operation of webbing sensitive and dual sensitive seat belts has lead to non-use of belts by a number of owners. Some belts retractors may jam, bind or lock. This may discourage the use of the safety belts...
Manufacturer safety record
MG Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 7 owner complaints and 7 recalls for MG vehicles from 1968 to 1980. The most complained-about model is the MGB (5 complaints).
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
MG models
All time
Most complained-about MG vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1978 MG MGB | 2 | 4 | F |
| 2 | 1979 MG MGB | 2 | 2 | F |
| 3 | 1980 MG MGB | 1 | 1 | C |
| 4 | 1978 MG MG | 1 | 0 | - |
| 5 | 1977 MG MG | 1 | 0 | - |
Latest MG recalls
The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 115, "Vehicle identification number-basic requirements".
The overdrive wiring harness could chafe and cause an electrical short circuit.
The retaining screws on the fuel bowl have the potential to loosen, allowing seepage of gasoline from the carburetor.
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