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MACK MACK

35 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1975–1999.

Complaints
35
Recalls
0
Model years
16

The MACKMACK appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 35 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 16 model years (1975–1999). That averages roughly 2 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 4 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
19992
19985
19974
19962
19955
19941
19932
19911
19901
19884
19871
19862
19821
19791
19782
19751

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

1
’95
9
’96
8
’97
1
’98
3
’99
1
’01
2
’02
2
’04
3
’08
3
’09
2
’10

Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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NHTSA Investigations

PE20005Preliminary EvaluationClosed2020-04-28

mDrive Transmission Failure to Disengage

PE20003Preliminary EvaluationClosed2020-04-01

Vehicle Roll Away

PE08069Preliminary EvaluationClosed2008-12-09

AIR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE

PE02094Preliminary EvaluationClosed2002-12-11

INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the MACK MACK?▼
The MACK MACK has received 35 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1975 to 1999, with 0 recalls. That averages about 2 complaints per model year.
What years of MACK MACK are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the MACK MACK from 1975 to 1999 (16 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the MACK MACK have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many MACK MACK model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common MACK MACK complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the MACK MACK are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my MACK MACK has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. MACK MACK totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.