2009 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 8, 2019 · 49 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other DRY Freight VAN Trailer years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer. That ranks 2nd out of 5 DRY Freight VAN Trailer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (49 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure49
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure49100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2009 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.

Structure · received Apr 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11194637

Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.

Structure · received Apr 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11194639

Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.

Structure · received Apr 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11194641

Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.

Structure · received Apr 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11194647

Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.

Structure · received Apr 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11194657

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 49 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other DRY Freight VAN Trailer model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.