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3,679 complaints filed by owners in the last 30 days. Newest first, as NHTSA publishes them.

2025 Ford Bronco Sport Early ReleaseBody, doors & structureVisibility & wipers

On [redacted], while driving unimpeded on [redacted] in [[redacted]] at ~65 mph in clear, mild weather, the tempered rear liftgate glass spontaneously imploded without warning, producing an explosive bang and showering the cargo area and passenger cabin with shattered glass fragments. Key safety and technical facts: 1. No external impact: Traveling on an open stretch of highway with no nearby vehicles throwing debris. No other glass or body panels sustained any impact marks. 2. Defroster inactive: The rear...

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defroster heating elements were completely turned off. 3. Failure pattern: Exhibited characteristics of internal tension, hinge/strut stress, or manufacturing defect rather than external blunt force. Safety hazard: Spontaneous shattering at highway speeds caused an immediate startle/distraction hazard in high-speed traffic, sudden loss of rearward visibility, and risk of occupant laceration from flying glass shards. Manufacturer response: A formal warranty claim was submitted on [redacted], to Southern Ford along with photographic evidence and preserved glass fragments. Ford Motor Company refused to cover the replacement under the factory bumper-to-bumper warranty, dismissing the spontaneous structural failure as external damage. I request NHTSA investigate spontaneous rear liftgate glass failures on 2025 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Structure · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11773338
2017 Ford EdgeElectrical system

At approximately 7:00 a.m. on 10/22/2026 I was driving my 2017 Ford Edge when suddenly there was a loud bang towards the rear of my car. Immediately after, I could hear my rear window shattering, cracking. There were no other cars near me at the time. As I continued to drive, the glass continued to crack and shatter. Glass started to break completely free from my window, and fall inside my rear hatch, as well as on the outside of the car on the road.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11773337
2017 Chrysler PacificaElectrical systemEngine & cooling

While driving and accelerating in the Walmart parking lot, the van immediately locked up, slammed myself and my kids forward, and was locked where it would not engage any gear other than park.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11773335
2020 GMC Sierra 1500Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

I own a 2020 GMC sierra AT4. It has developed a shudder when cruising on the highway or driving in town around 1500rpm. I believe it is coming from the transmission. A local shop mentioned the torque converter. The shudder feels like a delay in power and makes it difficult to hold speed or accelerate when needed.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11773333
2020 Chrysler PacificaTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

File an Immediate NHTSA Safety Complaint (Do This Tonight) The vehicle intermittently stalls completely while decelerating or braking at low speeds when the engine is warm. The dashboard flashes an ACC/FCW warning as the engine dies. This requires a full shift into Park to restart in active traffic, creating an imminent crash hazard. The vehicle has only 26,000 miles. Chrysler Case #98023933 is refusing to authorize diagnostic flight data logging or precautionary repairs because the dealer cannot immediately replicate it." •

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11773331
2025 Nissan PathfinderEngine & cooling

The vehicle was in shop in March and April loosing power while driving. Had been good til a few weeks ago slowly started doing it again with codes and warning on dash could t duplicate I have pictures of dash . Picked up vehicle on Oct 21 returned on Oct 22 and they duplicated the car has now stalled when crossing lanes of traffic pulling out . I have asked for buy back but Nissan has said no .

Filed Incident Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11773330
2013 Lincoln MKXOther & unknown

Back up camera either turns upside down, goes blank and or stripped. You get one of the 3 options.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11773327
2019 Volkswagen TiguanTransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

I am calling to open a formal escalation case against Volkswagen. I just had a major engine replacement now covered under warranty. Immediately upon delivery, the vehicle began severely leaking drivetrain fluid from the bevel box. The dealership text-admitted that their Technical Service Bulletin repair failed and that the unit needs to be replaced, but they are trying to charge me out-of-pocket for a defect directly tied to the warranty repair window. This is a severe safety risk of a drivetrain lockup on the...

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highway. They also notified me after the fact my engine was completed that my catalytic convertor was failing or had failed along with a fan. None of these items were made aware to me while my car was getting a new engine and none of these were existing issues before I brought my car in.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11773326
2021 Ford ExpeditionBody, doors & structure1 injury

The chrome plating on the interior center console trim is bubbling, wrinkling, cracking and peeling along the console edges, including the vertical corner by the cupholder, leaving sharp metal edges. This vehicle is covered by Ford recall 26S38 / NHTSA campaign 26V368 for this exact defect, but no remedy is available (remedy expected Q1 2027) and Ford has provided no interim cover, guard, repair, or instructions to make the sharp trim safe. Two injuries have occurred from the sharp peeling chrome trim: 1. On...

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approximately March 12, 2026, the owner's right pinky finger was cut on the outside of the finger by the sharp peeling trim. It bled heavily, took a long time to heal, and left a permanent scar. No medical treatment was sought. No crash. 2. On October 15, 2026, the owner's right middle finger was cut on the same peeling trim. It was painful and would start bleeding again when bumped for several days afterward. No medical treatment was sought. No crash. Photos attached show the peeling trim and both injuries. The component is available for inspection upon request.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11773324
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander SportSuspensionBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving, the contact felt as is the vehicle was about to lose control. Additionally, while accelerating, the contact almost lost control of the vehicle control. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V144000 (Suspension, Structure); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,175.

Filed Incident Suspension · StructureNHTSA 11773323
2016 Chrysler 200SteeringElectrical systemCrash

I was driving home from 7-Eleven and was approaching a sharp left turn. All of a sudden my steering wheel locked; it was extremely difficult to move then I went straight into a ditch and broke my front wheel axle and damaged my back right panel. All because my steering wheel locked on me.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11773322
2018 Acura RDXTransmission & drivetrain

This is a supplemental report to document a severe, recurring safety hazard involving an uncommanded loss of motive power and delayed acceleration from a complete stop. The vehicle is a 2018 Acura RDX with approximately 75,000 miles. The automatic transmission 4th clutch fluid pressure switch (diagnostic trouble code P0873) has failed twice in less than a six-month period. The switch was initially replaced in early July using a brand-new OEM dealership part. The vehicle had also previously undergone a full...

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transmission fluid flush. Despite verified wiring and clean fluid, the replacement OEM component has prematurely degraded and failed yet again under identical driving conditions. The failure manifests intermittently while the vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at an intersection. Upon attempting to accelerate from the stop--specifically during critical driving maneuvers like executing a left turn across oncoming traffic--the vehicle experiences a sudden, severe lag in acceleration, harsh shifting, and drops into an uncommanded limp mode/protection state. This unpredictable, delayed acceleration leaves the vehicle lagging directly in the path of oncoming traffic, creating an imminent and severe risk of a broadside collision. Because an official OEM dealership replacement part failed in less than six months, this represents a severe component reliability defect that creates a sudden, unexpected safety hazard during normal driving conditions.

Filed Incident Power train · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11773319
2020 Dodge DurangoLights

I'm here to report yet another Gen 3 Dodge Durango "racetrack" liftgate light assembly experiencing water/moisture ingress. This issue has been ongoing since the 2014 model year when the racetrack lighting was introduced. The issue is, overt time, water makes its way into the assembly, eventually causing one or more sections of the LED's to stop working. The failure of the assembly leads to reduced light directed from the rear of the vehicle outward, which in my opinion IS a safety issue in the dark. This...

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assembly installed is over $1000.00 at a dealer, and the vehicle just looks trashy once the failure process begins. For the most part, it's not if but when this process will begin for a Gen 3 Durango. The racetrack on my '20 SXT Plus Durango began to show signs of water ingress around 4 years of age, with less than 50k miles, which is of course beyond the warranty. This situation is 100% wrong for a vehicle in the Durango's price class., let alone the safety aspect.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11773316
2025 Kia Sorento HybridEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle experienced a slight loss of automotive power and the vehicle decelerated to 35 MPH. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,448.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11773314
2021 Tesla Model Y 5-SeatSteeringDriver assistanceCrash

On [[redacted]], between approximately [[redacted]] and [[redacted]] AM, I was driving my 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range (VIN: [[redacted]]) with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged, software version v14.3 Lite, on the southbound [[redacted]] frontage road at [[redacted]]. The road has five lanes in my direction, and only the leftmost lane is a left-turn lane. I was in the third lane from the left, and the navigation route required a left turn onto [[redacted]] at the upcoming intersection. FSD waited until the...

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last moment to change lanes. The light turned red before it could complete the lane change, and the vehicle stopped straddling two lanes, still not in the left-turn lane. I expected FSD to continue straight and reroute. Instead, when the light turned green, the vehicle cut across the leftmost lane and drove up onto the median, apparently attempting to cross over it to complete the left turn. The other side of the median is oncoming traffic. There were two poles with city signs on the median, and the vehicle struck them. I took over immediately, but the collision had already occurred. No other vehicles or people were involved, and no one was injured. My vehicle sustained severe front-end damage, including a detached front bumper, a deformed left fender, and a shattered windshield. FSD/Autopilot features are no longer functioning. The vehicle did not automatically contact emergency services; I called the police myself. The incident was reported to the police (report #[[redacted]]) and to my insurance company, Progressive (claim #[[redacted]]). Tesla has contacted me to investigate. I have preserved the dashcam footage. Prior to this incident, I had also experienced repeated FSD issues after a software update in July 2026, including phantom braking and the vehicle suddenly stopping and freezing at intersections, requiring manual takeover. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Steering · Unknown or other · Lane departureNHTSA 11773313
2011 Toyota CamryElectrical system

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact later obtained a Carfax report which indicated that the odometer was last reported at 192,563. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 105,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11773312
2021 Jeep WranglerTransmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & coolingCrash

While towing a utility trailer on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration and could not maintain normal power while the driver was attempting to pass a semi-truck. During the incident, the semi-truck contacted the trailer and shredded one of the trailer tires. Three occupants were inside the vehicle. No injuries occurred, but the incident created a serious risk of a fatal collision. The vehicle has repeatedly displayed "Service Electronic Stability Control" and other warning lights, together with loss...

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of power and transmission hesitation/slipping. The same concern has been reported to the dealership during approximately three service visits. The dealership previously replaced the air filter and attributed the warning lights to it, but the condition returned. Dated videos show the warning condition before and after that repair. The vehicle is currently back at the dealership for the recurring safety concern.

Filed Incident Power train · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11773308
2024 Mazda CX-90-PhevSteering

Steering malfunction was recalled in January 2024. Although it was reported as fixed, the sticky steering has returned. Dealership stated that vehicle requires a new motor that powers steering. Steering has continued to become more difficult to turn and we are concerned about driving the car.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11773307
2021 Chrysler PacificaSeats & seat belts

latching cable for second row drivers side seat broke, allowing the seat to slam forward and back while driving and the seat back would not stay up.tje cable has a plastic piece to hold spring pressure and the plastic is not strong enough to be reliable. A few months ago the second row passenger side seat cable broke in the same manner. The spring in the picture attached is supposed to be contained inside the plastic,but the thin plastic breaks and the spring is no longer contained.

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 11773304
2023 Land Rover Defender 90Electrical system

The contact owns a 2023 Land Rover Defender. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11773302

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