1996 Orion Orion V Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Orion Orion V. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 Orion Orion V
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Pump (steering)
A loss of power steering assist can occur due to the separation of the pulley from the power steering pump shaft.
Remedy: Tthe power steering drive system will be removed and reinstalled with redesigned power steering drive system components.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Orion Orion V. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Checking a specific 1996 Orion Orion V
How do I know if my 1996 Orion Orion V has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Orion Orion V; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Orion dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V171000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Orion models
- VI4 complaints
- I2 complaints
- Orion2 complaints
- V2 complaints
- VII2 complaints
- II0 complaints
- Orion VII0 complaints
- Orion VII Li-Ion Ess0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.