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Setra S217 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Setra S217 since 1996, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 1996 model year has 1 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
2
Worst year
1996
Model years
1996-2001

Setra S217 years to avoid

No model year of the Setra S217 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Setra S217 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Setra S217 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19962001

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Setra S217 problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    1
  • Engine
    1

Setra S217 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2001-1Transmission20
1996-1Engine20

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Setra S217

What years of the Setra S217 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Setra S217 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Setra S217?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Setra S217?

Transmission, with 1 complaints.

How many recalls does the Setra S217 have?

2 recalls between 1996 and 2001. The 2002 model year has the most, with 2.

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