Prevost H3-45 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 44 recalls on file for the Prevost H3-45 (2005–2026).
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 44
- Model years
- 22
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Prevost H3-45 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2025 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2024 H3-45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Electrical System |
| 2023 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2022 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2021 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2020 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — |
| 2019 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2018 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2017 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | — |
| 2016 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | — |
| 2015 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | — |
| 2014 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2013 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2012 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2011 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | — |
| 2010 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2009 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2008 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — |
| 2007 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2006 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2005 H3-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Prevost H3-45 problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System1 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts1 complaints
Prevost H3-45 recalls
Risk: A detached mirror can reduce the driver's visibility and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured seat back or seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Emergency exits that are difficult to open can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Risk: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Risk: Excessive exhaust gas may increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and an overheating heater increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Risk: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A driver assist system that does not function properly may engage the brakes unexpectedly or fail to engage the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A relay that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: An inoperative front turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, while inoperative hazard warning lights reduce the vehicle visibility to other drivers, both increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An emergency exit that requires excessive force to open may prevent or delay use of the exit, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Risk: Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The activation of the Automatic Fire Suppression System can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Risk: An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: The driveshaft connection may separate resulting in a loss of drive. Additionally, a section of the driveshaft may detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: During night time vehicle operation, highest level of dash brightness may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the engine unexpectedly shuts down, passengers may have to be transferred to another vehicle on the side of the road, increasing the risk of an injury. If the engine unexpectedly shuts down while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of crash.
Risk: If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the steering arm lever fails, causing a loss of steering, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Other Prevost models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology