Mack CH Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 28, 2008 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 25 safety recalls on file for the Mack CH, across 13 model years (1995–2007). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Peak: 2002, with 2 complaints
1995: 0199501996: 1199611997: 1199711998: 0199801999: 0199902000: 0200002001: 0200102002: 2200222003: 0200302004: 0200402005: 0200502006: 0200602007: 020070

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Mack CH years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No CH model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2002 CH: 2 complaints, 6 recalls
  2. 1997 CH: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  3. 1996 CH: 1 complaint, 3 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 Mack CH problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train221
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Tires110

All Mack CH model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2007 CH03——
2006 CH02——
2005 CH03——
2004 CH05——
2003 CH07——
2002 CH26—Power Train
2001 CH05——
2000 CH07——
1999 CH07——
1998 CH03——
1997 CH12—Engine and Engine Cooling
1996 CH13—Power Train
1995 CH01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mack CH years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (2), 1997 (1), 1996 (1). 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 Mack CH?

Power Train, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Mack CH have?

25 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.