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3,650 complaints filed by owners in the last 30 days. Newest first, as NHTSA publishes them.

2018 Chrysler PacificaTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemFuel system

My van has been reliable for 5 years until recall 73B was performed. Ever since it's install I have had 7 repair attempts and 250+ days out of service. Each repair attempt is preceesed by check engine lights, service hybrid system, check electronic throttle control, red wrench, blind spot temporarily unavailable, (occasionally) service airbag, service shifter, and stability control lights. Chrysler has been unable to fix this issue. They have replaced the abs module, 12v battery, can bus's, wiring, battery coolant...

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heater, eflite motors and reducers, 400v battery, and the under hood wiring harness. Engineering has been involved, star cases opened, and technicians flown in to address these issues. The DTC code scans reveal many communication codes, both active and permanent. The last scan had 23 active codes. No one can tell me if this van is safe to drive, I don't think it is. I have had no drive events, and lost power steering momentarily at highway speeds. The latest incident had the messages start appearing at 45 mph. This can is unfit to be on the road, and stellantis does not seem to be able to fix it

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11772358
2017 Dodge JourneyBrakes

The ABS light control light and brake light are currently on. The issue is the ABS control module. There are 1300 on order with zero in production.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11772357
2026 Honda CR-VOther & unknown

Center Screen goes blank while driving. The screen goes blank except for the time. Unable to turn the audio on or off, unable to use the screen, radio or any item attached to the use of the screen. There have been 3 occurrences of this happening

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11772356
2021 Hyundai PalisadeSeats & seat belts

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue.

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 11772353
2020 Ford EscapeElectrical systemDriver assistance

2020 Ford Escape - AWD and Multiple Safety System Failures I own a 2020 Ford Escape with approximately 99,000 miles. Every time I drive my vehicle, the dashboard displays the following warnings: * All-Wheel Drive Off * Pre-Collision Assist Not Available * Service AdvanceTrac * All-Wheel Drive Fault - Service Required * Hill Start Assist Not Available * See Manual I contacted an authorized Ford dealership regarding Customer Satisfaction Program 21B19, which addressed an AWD control module issue in certain 2020...

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Ford Escapes. The dealership checked my VIN and informed me that my vehicle was not included in the program. The dealership did not inspect or diagnose my vehicle. I subsequently contacted Ford Motor Company directly and requested goodwill repair assistance. Ford informed me that it would not provide goodwill assistance. I am concerned that my vehicle may be experiencing a defect similar to the one addressed by Program 21B19. Multiple driver-assistance and stability-control systems appear to be affected. I am requesting that NHTSA review this safety concern and investigate whether additional 2020 Ford Escape vehicles may be affected by a related defect. The underlying cause has not yet been diagnosed.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11772352
2026 Honda CR-V HybridAcceleration & cruise control

While driving, the accelerated sped up by itself. I immediately applied the brake to keep it from continuing to accelerate. This occurred two different times during two separate driving events.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11772350
2016 Ford EscapeDriver assistance

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

Filed Incident Back over preventionNHTSA 11772349
2023 GMC Sierra 1500Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and driven at reduced power to the dealer, where unknown electrical repairs were performed. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was towed to a second dealer, Grissom Chevrolet (181 S Interstate 20 Frontage Rd, Pecos, TX 79772), who replaced the engine. However, the failure recurred, and the vehicle was towed back to the first dealer, who diagnosed that the spark plugs and other...

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unknown parts needed to be replaced. After the dealer performed the unknown repairs, the check engine warning light illuminated when the contact's son-in-law picked up the vehicle. The contact's brother, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the catalytic converter and other unknown parts needed to be repaired. The contact filed a lemon law claim. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 11772347
2015 Chevrolet ColoradoSteering

Shortly after startup or while driving, my vehicle will suddenly lose power steering. The dashboard will illuminate the traction control light and warn "Service Staiblitrak" and "Power Steering Reduced Drive With Care" however this happens when the power steering is already lost. This has happened while pulling out of parking lots and also while pulling up to a red light in the street. If I turn the vehicle off and on 1-2 times then the fault clears and I can continue driving. A dealer could not reproduce the...

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issue. They found two stored fault codes but could not diagnose further. There is no advance warning of the failure. The failure is random and has occurred about 2-3x per month for 3 months.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11772346
2019 Ford EcosportTransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2019 Ford EcoSport and Ford's repeated failure to properly complete a safety recall. In [redacted], my vehicle displayed an oil-pressure warning while driving, just two days after an oil change. I brought it to Woodbridge Ford in [[redacted]] for recall repairs. They kept my vehicle for three months before claiming it was repaired. However, I continued receiving notices stating the recall was incomplete. In [redacted], I contacted the dealership, now Freedom Ford, and...

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was informed that the recall had NEVER been completed. I returned my vehicle for repairs. On [redacted], I was told my vehicle was ready. Before I could even leave the dealership lot, the vehicle began shutting down and entering an idle/reduced-power mode. A dealership employee test-drove it and experienced the same malfunction. The dealership kept my vehicle. After repeated attempts to obtain answers, an employee named [[redacted]] confirmed that parts were MISSING, the vehicle had not been properly reassembled, and additional parts needed to be ordered. He could not explain what happened to the missing components. He also confirmed the vehicle continued malfunctioning while being driven. Additionally, the dealership LOST my original car key, incorrectly cut its replacement, and required my only remaining spare key overnight to attempt another replacement. My vehicle has approximately 56,000 miles, was purchased brand-new, and has no history of major mechanical repairs. It has been in Ford's possession for months across multiple visits, yet the safety issue remains unresolved. I am extremely concerned that Ford attempted to return a vehicle with missing components and an unresolved malfunction that could cause a dangerous loss of power while driving. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate Ford's handling of this recall, the incomplete and potentially unsafe repairs, and the dealership's decision to release my vehicle despite these defects. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11772342
2025 VinFast VF 8AirbagsSeats & seat beltsDriver assistance

Car suddenly went into limp mode and airbag failure warning, collision warning, and seatbelt warnings went off. Car slowed to 1 mph on a busy highway almost instantly. We could have been hit from behind and had to struggle to get the car to the shoulder from the center lane. Warnings appeared seconds before the limp mode activation. We had the car towed to Vinfast Orlando, and after a 10 day repair they had the airbag replaced, and the seatbelt sensor replaced. After picking the car up and taking it home, on the...

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next trip all the sensors went off again and the car is saying to have the car returned for service. We are afraid to drive the car due to the sudden stopping and the fact that it must be returned again for the same issue.

Filed Incident Air bags · Seat belts · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11772340
2024 Toyota Grand HighlanderTransmission & drivetrainDriver assistance

Incident occurred on [redacted] at 9:46AM PST, [[redacted]]. When applying brakes normally to come to a gradual stop behind another vehicle stopped at a stop sign on a slight decline, PCS collision warning lights enabled and vehicle lurched forward while my foot was on brake. This is not to be confused with automatic braking behavior as front collision warning lights in driver information center flashed red. Rather, vehicle lurched forward as if accelerating once within feet of vehicle in front. Then,...

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vehicle rocked front to back multiple times with my foot still on the brake, as if Drive and Reverse was being quickly and intermittently engaged back and forth about 1 second apart. Had my foot not been firmly on the brake, the vehicle felt like it would travel forward and then back (colliding with vehicle in front and in back) without driver inputs. While car continued to lurch forward and then back, I shifted transmission into Park then back in Drive, and behavior stopped. There was a loud clunk as the car engaged in Drive. This has occurred 3 times over the past 2.5 years. What is even more curious, is that this occurred all 3 times at the same stop sign, which is at a slight decline. This leads me to deduce that somehow the angle of decline or other specific condition at this stop sign is somehow contributing or confusing vehicle systems, as bizarre as this sounds. AC was on during at least one preceding event but not during yesterday's event. Others have observed similar events on on-line forums, but I don't know if they have reported this given how infrequently it occurs. Vehicle has 28000+ miles, and I stop at this exact location at least 3 times per week, with behavior observed only 3 times. Statistically, it seems probable that there must be some element (angle of decline?) at this location that somehow confuses vehicle systems, triggering this dangerous unintended acceleration and reversing behavior. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Power train · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11772339
2022 Audi Audi E-Tron GTFuel system

While driving at highway speeds on the freeway, the vehicle experienced a sudden and catastrophic "Drivetrain Malfunction" / "Drive System Fault," resulting in an immediate and dangerous loss of propulsion and almost causing a high-speed collision. The vehicle was towed via roadside assistance to an authorized Audi dealership. Upon inspection, the dealer stated they could not immediately replicate the failure during a brief test drive and advised releasing an unrepaired vehicle, despite active sporadic fault codes...

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stored in the vehicle gateway. The vehicle is currently impounded at the dealer due to ongoing safety concerns regarding an intermittent, unaddressed loss of propulsion at highway speeds. No prior warning lamps appeared before the initial sudden failure.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11772335
2016 Ford EscapeDriver assistance

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera screen display was black. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was then taken to Pacifico Ford(6701 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153) for a second opinion. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Incident Back over preventionNHTSA 11772334
2017 Kia SportageElectrical system

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Kia Sportage. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 131,600. The Carfax report listed the mileage as 140,000 in 2024. The contact stated that the vehicle was insured but not yet registered. The contact reported the odometer fraud to the Attorney General of Massachusetts. The contact emailed the dealer about the mileage discrepancy, and the dealer informed her that they were no longer leasing the vehicle. The current actual mileage was 174,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11772332
2022 Ford EscapeOther & unknown

While driving I pushed the switch to open my sunroof. The motor began pulling the sunshade back when I heard a loud popping/cracking noise. This was the large black plastic piece falling off due to lack of adhesive. The plastic part basically ripped the shade off the rails and it is now stuck in the headliner of the car. This is such shoddy design, and it is extremely dangerous. What if this happens while driving at high speeds with people in the back. Ford should do something about this as I have seen many, many people complain of the same issue. And of course it is never covered under warranty so people are out like $1500 to get it fixed.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11772329
2017 Toyota HighlanderTransmission & drivetrain

Transmission whining, rough shifts at lower gears. Dealership says my car doesn't fall under the secondary csp even though it has the same symptoms.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11772328
2007 Pontiac VibeAirbags

I have been attempting to complete the recall repair on my passenger airbag with my local A&T Chevrolet dealer in Sellersville, PA. Ive tried twice and each attempt was denied. The NHTSA website says to file a complaint or call their hotline if these repairs are denied.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11772325
2019 GMC Sierra 1500Engine & coolingFuel system

Recall N262576260 has just come out. My truck has the same symptoms/conditions consistent with the recall. I have a code P0420, check engine light, high oil consumption and loss of power. also, the GM representative i spoke with told me i have an open recall N242450631. it does not show on the NHTSA website and it does not show at the dealer. the high oil consumption has allowed the turbo to damage the catalytic converter and something in the engine to tap due to less lubrication.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11772324
2026 Porsche CayenneElectrical systemDriver assistance

2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe. The surround-view and rear backup camera system repeatedly fails. The screen goes completely black, including when shifting into reverse. The Coupe's shortened, sloped rear window creates major blind spots, so the driver depends on the cameras. When they fail, there is effectively no rear visibility. First reported to the dealer 08/20/2026. Each time the cameras fail, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth also fail and remain unusable, leaving no hands-free phone or navigation while driving. ...

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Safety risk: Several times in grocery store parking lots, I could not see pedestrians walking behind the vehicle while backing up. In my residential parking lot, with the cameras black, a vehicle I could not see nearly struck me. The parking sensors also failed to alert me. Dealer confirmation: Four dealer visits for this defect: 08/20/2026, 09/08/2026, 09/30/2026, and 10/14/2026. The dealer reproduced the failure, found fault codes for all four cameras, replaced the front camera, and reworked the passenger door camera wiring harness under Porsche technical instruction TI 9709. The failure continued after repairs. The case was escalated to Porsche field technical staff. The vehicle has been out of service more than 30 days and remains at the dealer unrepaired. Loaner vehicle: A new 2026 Cayenne provided as a loaner had the same failure, with the backup cameras going black. Service technicians and service staff stated multiple times that they are seeing this failure on most new Cayennes at the dealership. The screen goes black without warning. The vehicle is available for inspection at the dealership. Photos and video of the failures are available.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Lane departure · Back over preventionNHTSA 11772320

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