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3,643 complaints filed by owners in the last 30 days. Newest first, as NHTSA publishes them.

2021 Ford ExpeditionTransmission & drivetrain

While driving at highway speeds, specifically during sudden acceleration and lane-change maneuvers, the vehicle experiences a severe dynamic mechanical binding event. The transmission briefly forces a sudden "halt" or engine-braking downshift, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow down in active traffic before entering a temporary limp mode. This sudden loss of propulsion and unexpected deceleration creates an immediate rear-end collision hazard on the highway. This happened to my wife while merging onto a...

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highway almost causing an accident. Diagnostic and Mechanical Verification: The vehicle was taken to an authorized Ford dealership for evaluation. The dealership officially scanned, verified, and documented diagnostic trouble code P0786 (Shift Timing Solenoid "A" Range/Performance). Following an advanced diagnostic review, the certified Ford technician officially diagnosed a failed transmission park solenoid (parking pawl solenoid). Direct Relation to Active Safety Recall: The component failure (park solenoid), diagnostic code (P0786), and severe dynamic highway-speed binding symptoms are identical to the safety defects outlined in Ford Safety Recall 26S48 (NHTSA Campaign 26V402). Reason for Filing / Manufacturer Action: Despite an authorized Ford dealership verifying the exact failure mechanism of this active federal safety recall, Ford Corporate are currently refusing to cover 100% of the repair costs. They state that my specific VIN has not yet been "activated" in their database due to Ford's phased tranche rollout schedule extending through 2027. I am being forced to pay out-of-pocket for an active, dealer-verified, federally recognized safety hazard. We cannot drive the vehicle with this significant safety risk. I am paying mostly out of pocket to cover the repair.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11772115
2025 Jeep Grand CherokeeSteeringBrakesEngine & cooling

1).While driving the message shows up: Vehicle is not in park. Then the motor shuts off (at any speed). This happened several times (I was on my way to take my wife to chemo infusions)! This is very dangerous when driving and caused almost an accident on the highway!!! 2), When turning the motor on, the seat moves into the pre-set drivers position, then moves back again and then the motor shots off. The car can't be driven then for a few minutes.

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11772110
2016 Dodge DartTransmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part needed to complete the recall repair was not available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11772109
2021 Ford Bronco SportTransmission & drivetrain

The Bronco Sport was put into drive and would not go like normal, it slowly picked up speed, but every shift between gears was felt. The vehicle drove fine once it hit 55mph. Vehicle was shut off and then would not engage into drive. The drive icon was flashing. The dealer was able to confirm the problem. There were zero warning messages or symptoms prior to the problem. The vehicle had been serviced two months prior and the transmission was functioning in the green according to the dealer.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11772107
2017 Hyundai ElantraBrakes

My 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0L (outside Recall 157/17V063 VIN range) has suffered 7 intermittent brake failures since 06/03/2026 (~118,563 mi), involving total loss of braking power, a rock-hard pedal, and/or resistance during pedal depression. The vehicle is at Temecula Hyundai and available for inspection. SAFETY RISK: Across 7 incidents (06/03, 06/17, 06/23, 08/29, 09/19, 10/09, 10/11), the brake pedal either met strong resistance halfway down with rapid metallic ticking from the front-left/under-hood area and...

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reduced stopping power, or became completely rock-hard with total loss of braking power for 5-10 seconds (frequently while braking downhill). On 09/19, 1-2 seconds of pedal resistance/ticking transitioned directly into a rock-hard pedal and total brake loss. On 06/03, I had to jump a curb to avoid traffic. On 06/23, 09/19, and 10/11, I had to use the emergency brake to stop. On 10/11, total brake loss approaching a stoplight forced a hard e-brake pull, locking the rear tires and spinning the car sideways in front of cross-traffic before brakes returned 8-10 seconds later. REPRODUCTION & INSPECTIONS: Inspected by Temecula Hyundai across 5 visits (96+ cumulative days in shop) and an independent shop (both verified brake pads, rotors, and calipers are good). In June 2026, a dealer technician reproduced the stiff brake pedal on a road test and replaced the brake booster under warranty (06/16), without documenting on the work order if vacuum check valve/hose or ABS HECU causes were ruled out as the root cause. Failures recurred within the same week. On 10/13, a dealer advisor confirmed a front-left growling/chirping noise on a road test, yet the dealer only suggested customer-pay brake pads (with "high confidence" it would fix the total/complete brake failures). WARNING LAMPS: Zero warning lights or codes have ever appeared before, during, or after any incident. A near-daily front-left growling and chirping noise is present (not constant during all braking).

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11772106
2022 GMC Sierra 1500Body, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 80 MPH, a shiny silver object suddenly struck the front windshield of the vehicle. After reaching the destination, parking, and inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the top section of the front grille had partially detached from the vehicle. A local dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11772104
2025 Ram Ram 2500 Regular CabElectrical systemLights

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that during rainfall and car washes, water entered the vehicle cabin and caused electrical short circuits. The water intrusion caused failure of the high beam headlights, Lane Assist...

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malfunction, Drowsy Driver system deactivation, and Emergency Automatic Braking System malfunction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was advised to replace five cab lights that had failed. The dealer completed no repairs and confirmed the recall remedy was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11772103
2024 Mazda CX-90-PhevElectrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

While driving through a busy intersection with my family inside the vehicle, my 2024 Mazda CX-90 suddenly experienced a complete loss of propulsion. Pressing the accelerator pedal produced no response, leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate or maintain speed. The vehicle displayed warning messages stating "Engine malfunction" and "Stop safely and shift to Park." I was forced to rely on the vehicle's remaining momentum to coast out of the busy intersection and into a nearby gas station. This unexpected loss of...

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propulsion created an extremely dangerous situation and placed my family at serious risk of a collision with surrounding traffic. Following the incident, the vehicle was taken to Hiley Mazda, where technicians diagnosed a failed 48-volt mild-hybrid battery and ordered a replacement under warranty. A leaking radiator was also discovered during the same service visit. This vehicle has an extensive history of electrical malfunctions, abnormal i-Stop operation, software-related issues, and previous safety concerns. However, this incident was particularly alarming because the vehicle completely lost propulsion while operating in active traffic. I am extremely concerned that this type of failure could occur in other Mazda CX-90 vehicles, potentially resulting in a serious accident or injury. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this sudden loss-of-propulsion failure and determine whether it represents a broader safety defect affecting Mazda's 48-volt mild-hybrid system.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11772102
2026 Mazda CX-90SteeringElectrical system

Incident #1 Upon startup vehicle did not have power steering. Power steering light was on gauge cluster, ready light was flashing on the dash, could not shift from park (have video of failure). Ongoing Incident: Incident has been ongoing since 300 miles- while driving all lights come on the dash and the gauge cluster shuts down, windshield wipers come on and then gauge cluster starts back up, all while going about 45mph. has occurred 4+ times. Vehicle has been in and out of service - total 26 days in service and is where it presently sits.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11772101
2010 Dodge Ram 1500SteeringSuspensionEngine & cooling

I went to the car wash in the afternoon, I parked truck in driveway when I got home. Ate lunch with my kids and went outside after and was enjoying the summer weather and unexpectedly my truck started rolling in the driveway and crashed into trees on my property. I got a stick stuck in my leg trying to get my truck out of the woods that became infected. Truck went to dealership and 2 recalls were fixed. The Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) described in the recall is exactly what happened in this incident. Causes a rollaway vehicle that may cause crash or injury unexpectedly with no warning. I reported it to Mopar and Stellantis and made claims with both.

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · EngineNHTSA 11772100
2026 Jeep Grand CherokeeElectrical systemBrakesEngine & cooling

driving down the road at any speed, the jeep will stop on a dime like you applied the full brake and shut off. i this has occurred 4 different time almost causing 2 bad accidents, one involving an unloaded log truck on hwy 130 in nc and the other one on hwy 544 in sc. The other two were while trying to accelerate out onto the rd. All this occurs without any warning. The engine will race quickly up to 35mph making rpm go to 7, the dash will go completely red when pulling off at red lights. I refuse to drive it...

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thru a small town where people cross at, Jeep has been reported back to dealerships for all the same reoccurring problems since 130 miles.. Spark plugs replaced 2, elec parts been replaced , nothing is fixing the problem. MB Jeep is where i purchased the Jeep. Will not hold a speed, it will control speed itself. I took it back Saturday to dealership, bc I refuse to get killed or kill anyone else with all these problems. I was also told that my jeep of the 26 model engine change out was no the only one. All of them are coming back in with major problems.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11772099
2016 Ram 1500Brakes

ANTIlock brakes module failure

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11772098
2017 KTM LC4 DukeFuel system

on 10/18/2026 I found gasoline dripping on hot parts of the engine. There was the distinct smell of evaporating gas. After thorough investigation I found a fuel leak at the lower part of the fuel tank where the pump module sits. The pump module is secured with a flange ring and 5 bolts. However, when disassembling the thank I found that the tank itself (a blow molded Poly Amid part) has no "molded in" metal flange ring just a plastic reinforcement (higher wall thickness to provide the flange plane). The tank...

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developed a low spot (most likely distorted due to engine heat) where the pump flange wouldn't have enough clamp force equally around the flange. Fuel was seeping through that opening. When checking the NHTSA data base I found a similar incident on record (NHTSA ID 11429012, dated 12/16/2019.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11772097
2019 Honda AccordEngine & coolingFuel system

Fuel injectors went totally bad at 93,000 miles on a car that has been VERY well taken care of and serviced several times a year. daily driver, no speeding or stunting or anything like that. Got into car and fuel injectors went bad and couldnt accelarate at all, all of the sudden. couldve been VERY dangerous. this is a larger issue and there SHOULD BE A RECALL. heard about this problem, extremely disappointed.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11772096
2023 Land Rover Defender 90Lights

Without warning, the driver's side front Daytime Running Light (DRL) signature halo ring suffered a complete electrical failure while driving. The low-beam projector and high-beam lamps continue to function, but the primary forward signature DRL element is completely inoperative due to what appears to be an internal circuit/LED driver board failure within the factory sealed headlamp housing. This malfunction compromises vehicle safety by significantly degrading front-end conspicuity and visibility to oncoming...

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traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians during daylight hours, twilight, and inclement weather. It also creates an asymmetrical forward lighting profile that can confuse oncoming drivers regarding vehicle width and lane position. Prior to the failure, there were no warning chimes, cluster warning lamps, or diagnostic messages displayed on the instrument panel or infotainment screen indicating an exterior lighting malfunction. The failure was abrupt and total. The vehicle and headlamp component have been presented to an authorized franchised retailer for diagnostic verification and confirmation of the internal circuit failure. The vehicle and original headlamp assembly remain intact and are available for inspection upon request.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11772095
2019 Honda Civic HatchSteering

There is a problem with sticky steering that is a recall with newer models that seems to be the same with the 2019 models as well. However, they have not issued a recall with the 2019. Per searches on the internet, there a quite a few who have experienced this issue with the 2019 model as well. I have multiples of this vehicle in my family and 2 of them are having this issue currently.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11772092
2025 Honda Accord SedanElectrical systemSeats & seat beltsFire

While vehicle was parked and turned off, the wiring underneath the passenger seat caught fire. The fire damaged the seat, wiring, flooring, and mats.

Filed Incident Electrical system · SeatsNHTSA 11772090
2025 Ford Bronco 2DRElectrical system

The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco. The contact received recall service at the local dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V468000 (Engine, Electrical System). The contact's daughter drove the vehicle to the residence and parked it inside the garage. The contact's daughter heard a noise coming from the garage, investigated, and discovered the engine had erroneously activated and was running. At the time of discovery, the keys were hanging on the wall, and the mobile phone was charging, unused. The contact...

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indicated that the failure created a severe carbon monoxide poisoning hazard. The vehicle was returned to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,192.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11772088
2015 Kia SorentoOther & unknown

On [redacted], my father was driving his Kia on the [[redacted]] when the vehicle unexpectedly stopped operating. The specific mechanical or electrical component responsible for the failure is currently UNKNOWN. The sudden failure occurred while the vehicle was being driven on a major highway, creating a potentially dangerous situation for my father and surrounding motorists. An unexpected loss of vehicle operation in highway traffic can significantly increase the risk of a collision or serious injury. Following...

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the incident, the vehicle was towed to our family's independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that they could not diagnose the problem because specialized Kia diagnostic access was required. The vehicle was subsequently transported to Pride Kia of [[redacted]], where it has remained without a diagnosis or repair. We have been informed that Pride Kia has experienced significant staffing shortages and has been unable to perform the necessary diagnostic evaluation. As of [redacted], the vehicle has been out of service for approximately two months, and neither the dealership nor Kia America has identified the cause of the failure. The vehicle is currently available for inspection at Pride Kia of Lynn, [[redacted]]. The malfunction has not been reproduced or confirmed through a completed diagnostic inspection. Kia America Consumer Affairs has been contacted, but the manufacturer has not provided a confirmed diagnosis or explanation of the failure. Whether any warning lights, dashboard messages, unusual noises, or other symptoms occurred before the vehicle stopped operating is currently UNKNOWN. I am submitting this complaint because the vehicle unexpectedly became inoperable while being driven on a highway, presenting a potential safety hazard. I am requesting that NHTSA document and evaluate this incident for any possible vehicle safety defect or related pattern of failures. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11772086

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