Zap Xebra Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 21, 2016 · 44 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Zap Xebra, across 1 model years (2008–2008). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (44). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Zap Xebra
A "Zap" Concept at the Chicago Auto Show, 2007 , held in the McCormick Place convention center.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Dima Sergiyenko; Please attribute this image as the work of " DiscoverWithDima .", CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Zap Xebra years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 Xebra: 44 complaints, 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 Zap Xebra problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes3312
Service Brakes, Hydraulic710
Electrical System210
Structure211
Fuel System, Gasoline111
Power Train111

All Zap Xebra model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2008 Xebra444—Service Brakes

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Frequently asked questions

Which Zap Xebra years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (44). 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 Zap Xebra?

Service Brakes, with 33 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Zap Xebra have?

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