Four Winds Hurricane Problems by Year
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Four Winds Hurricane, across 15 model years (1997–2012). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Four Winds Hurricane years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Hurricane model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 Hurricane: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 2007 Hurricane: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2011 Hurricane: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1997 Hurricane: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2003 Hurricane: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 2006 Hurricane: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Four Winds Hurricane problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Four Winds Hurricane model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hurricane | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2011 Hurricane | 3 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 Hurricane | 2 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 Hurricane | 2 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 Hurricane | 3 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Hurricane | 4 | 2 | — | Visibility | |
| 2006 Hurricane | 1 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2005 Hurricane | 2 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Hurricane | 3 | 6 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2003 Hurricane | 1 | 4 | — | Steering | |
| 2002 Hurricane | 2 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2001 Hurricane | 2 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 Hurricane | 3 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 Hurricane | 5 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1997 Hurricane | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Four Winds Hurricane years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (5), 2007 (4), 2011 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Four Winds Hurricane?
Electrical System, with 7 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Four Winds Hurricane have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.