2018 Turtle Top Terra Transit problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 Turtle Top Terra Transit — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

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Crash-involved

Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Terra Transit years?

Terra Transit NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2018 Turtle Top Terra Transit have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V603000OtherSeptember 10, 2018 · 180 units

Defect

Turtle Top is recalling certain 2013-2018 Turtle Top Odyssey, VanTerra, and Terra Transit transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.

Consequence

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Turtle Top will notify owners and dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.

2018 Turtle Top Terra Transit — common questions

Is the 2018 Turtle Top Terra Transit reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Turtle Top Terra Transit have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Turtle Top Terra Transit. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2018 compare to other Terra Transit years?

Does the 2018 Turtle Top Terra Transit have recalls?

2018 Turtle Top Terra Transit — common questions

Is the 2018 Turtle Top Terra Transit reliable?

Does the 2018 Turtle Top Terra Transit have recalls?

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