Utility VS1DC Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 4, 2015 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 4 safety recalls on file for the Utility VS1DC, across 7 model years (2001–2015). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is tires.

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2001: 0200102002: 0200202011: 0201102012: 1201212013: 0201302014: 0201402015: 020150

n = 1 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Utility VS1DC years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No VS1DC model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2012 VS1DC: 1 complaint, 1 recall

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 Utility VS1DC problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Tires110

All Utility VS1DC model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2015 VS1DC01——
2014 VS1DC02——
2013 VS1DC01——
2012 VS1DC11—Tires
2011 VS1DC01——
2002 VS1DC01——
2001 VS1DC01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Utility VS1DC years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (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 Utility VS1DC?

Tires, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Utility VS1DC have?

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