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3,638 complaints filed by owners in the last 30 days. Newest first, as NHTSA publishes them.

2018 Buick EnclaveTransmission & drivetrainFuel systemDriver assistance

I am the original owner of this Buick Enclave Avenir. I have had two near accident occurences when the car started foring the breaks while I was accellarating on the highway and was not behind another vehicle. The car behind me nearly rerended me. On 10/17/26, my purge valve was replaced for the third time, making this the fourth purge valve the car has had. After getting gas, the car will not start, which is an indicator the part has gone bad and needs to be replaced. In June of 2025 I took my car to Anderson...

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Buick over concerns while accellerating. They confirmed my transmission needed to be replaced. Our family shop suggested waiting until the end of summer since I wouldnt be driving daily and the replacement would cost nearly 10k. It could only be ordered through GM, making the part substantially higher in cost. When summer break ended and I needed to use my car daily we could not take the car to the dealer or our family shop because the part was no longer available. We could not get a clear time frame of when the part would be in stock, if at all. We had the transmission rebuilt with 166k miles. Nearly 4 months later the trasmission started to shudder again. We took it back to the same shop for repairs becuase it was under warranty. Nearly four months later, the issue began again. The shop said there is nothing I can do to stop it from happening, that the part is deffective and GM knows. I have opened a claim with GM and expect nothing will happen, but it is apparent that the transmission issues are rampant with this vehicle, as evidenced by the complaints here and the droves of complaints on reddit forums.

Filed Incident Power train · Fuel / propulsion system · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11771938
2020 Jeep WranglerElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The module in the dash can't take temperature change and it goes bad and need to be replaced it make all the lights on the jeep go on and then the jeep won't go out of park the safty naturally won't even work to tow it after sitting for a bit it finally let me but in drive now less then 6 month later the jeep is in safty mode and won't start it is stuck at the dealership going on 6 day I have no car and makeing paments for a bricked jeep with both battery less than a year old to won't start the jeep has no reason to be in limp mode this is a 2020 jkl sport black and tan modle i just had it a little over a year now the first incident happened before a year

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11771936
2018 Jeep RenegadeFuel system

My jeep just died then tries to start and won't and I just bout it year ago or started making payments on it

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11771933
2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer LElectrical system

Battery failure after car wasn't driven for a few days. Left me stranded and had to get the vehicle jumped in order to take it into the dealership. If this had occurred during inclimate weather it could have placed me and my family in danger. This is the first failure we experienced since owning the vehicle. Dealership cannot replicate and says they cannot find a parasitic draw. No official warning prior to incident to occurring however the vehicle sounds like it cycles constantly while being turned off and sitting in the garage. Dealership replaced battery

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11771930
2013 Jaguar XFSteeringFuel system

Hard steering and fuel leaking from under the car on the passenger side.

Filed Incident Steering · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11771929
2024 Kia SorentoSteering

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the electric power steering (EPS) failed while driving and the EPS warning light came on. The steering became very heavy and hard to turn, and the vehicle shook during the failures. It happened 4 separate times within an hour, including right after starting the vehicle and shifting into gear, and after the vehicle restarted at a light at a busy intersection. My family was in the car, and losing steering in traffic was very unsafe. After the second failure, we drove to the dealership....

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The vehicle is still there; the dealer confirmed the error codes but has not reproduced the issue. The failed part and the cause are UNKNOWN. The vehicle is available for inspection. No police or insurance inspection has been done. The EPS warning light was the only warning, and it appeared at the time of each failure.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11771928
2013 Jeep Grand CherokeeOther & unknown

while driving my 2013 jeep grand cherokee the driver's seat headrest just exploded and caused me to run off the road and was very dangerous. It felt like something large hit my seat back from behind. what do i do? If this safe?

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11771925
2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer LElectrical system

Battery failure after car wasn't driven over the weekend. Left me stranded and had to get the vehicle jumped in order to take it into the dealership. If this had occurred in I climate weather it could have placed me and my family in danger. This is the second such failure we have experienced since owning the vehicle. I purchased and now carry a battery jump starter for a new vehicle for fear of being stranded. That is outrageous for such an expensive and new vehicle. Dealership cannot replicate and says they...

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cannot find a parasitic draw. No official warning prior to incident to occurring however the vehicle sounds like it cycles constantly while being turned off and sitting in the garage. Dealership had to perform bcm update and charged for this work.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11771922
2019 Toyota C-HRTransmission & drivetrain

Subject: Formal Vehicle Safety Complaint - Premature CVT Transmission Failure in 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited Vehicle: 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited Component: Power Train - Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Mileage at Diagnosis: Approximately 105,000 miles Diagnosing Dealership: Lodi Toyota, California Reported Symptom: Abnormal whining noise from the transmission I am submitting this formal vehicle safety complaint to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concerning a suspected premature...

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failure of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) installed in my 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited. At approximately 105,000 miles, my vehicle was experiencing an abnormal whining noise originating from the transmission. I took the vehicle to Lodi Toyota in California for a professional diagnosis. The dealership confirmed a transmission-related problem and determined that the transmission assembly required replacement. This diagnosis raises serious concerns regarding the durability and potential safety implications of the CVT transmission installed in certain 2018-2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. After receiving the dealership's diagnosis, I became aware of Toyota Customer Support Program 26TE06, which addresses certain abnormal CVT whining-noise conditions in eligible Toyota C-HR vehicles. Despite my vehicle exhibiting a similar symptom, Toyota informed me that my vehicle identification number (VIN) was excluded from the program. I contacted Toyota Corporate repeatedly to request an explanation and reconsideration of its decision. Toyota declined to provide assistance and ultimately informed me that my case had been reviewed, its position would remain unchanged, and no additional department was available for further escalation. My concern extends beyond Toyota's refusal to provide financial assistance. I believe the premature transmission failure diagnosed in my vehicle warrants examination alongside similar complaints involving Toyota C-HR CVT transmissions.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11771921
2023 Subaru CrosstrekTransmission & drivetrain

2023 Subaru Crosstrek, 88,000 miles. Oil temperature warning light illuminated on October 5, 2026; dealer diagnosed CVT torque converter failure requiring replacement ($2,954 repair). This is the second CVT failure in two months: the same dealer replaced the CVT valve body in August 2026 (~$3,400) for the same warning light. Vehicle has remained parked at the dealer since the failure - driving with a failing torque converter can damage the CVT. Submitting as a transmission defect report."

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11771919
2019 Toyota C-HRTransmission & drivetrain

Failure transmission verify by Toyota, and Toyota has a program for this issues with this certain cars and it's called Toyota Customer Support Program (20T006) but they said that my car isn't not covered under this program not giving any reason why. Transmission failure puts your safety and the safety of others at risk primarily by causing a sudden loss of vehicle control or propulsion in traffic etc etc Yes, and i will be adding the diagnosis (invoice) from Toyota dealership stating my car's problem. Its been only inspected by the manufacturer. My car has never showed up any warning lights or messages etc etc.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11771918
2015 Ford C-MaxOther & unknown

Backup camera does not work 50% of the time. Ford has a recall #25SA9 that is about a year old. Ford not provided any guidelines on when they will address the matter.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11771917
2019 Toyota CamryTransmission & drivetrain

When i purchased this vehicle during 2020 i noticed that the car runs very sluggish and the transmission would jerk a lot when slowing down and when speeding back up, ive been able to replicate this problem for the dealership and i took it to them and all they said they can do is reset the transmission and check the fluid levels. So for the past 4 years ive been driving it like that with no issues resolved. Until this year 2026, i took the car back to the dealership and i explained to them that i hear a whining...

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sound coming from the transmission when its runs at 3k RPMS and they were able to replicate the noise and all they said is they cant do nothing since the transmission still runs even tho their is a clear sign that the transmission is giving up and the jerking and hesitation of the transmission is clear. i also have statement from the service manager claiming their is a whine sound.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11771916
2017 Ford ExplorerTransmission & drivetrain

Vehicle losses power randomly during acceleration, may not stay in park without parking brake on. Shudders badly and shifts harshly decelerates without warning. Nearly has caused collision when merging onto roadways due to lack of control of acceleration, have had to slow onto shoulder multiple times.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11771915
2025 Volvo EX90Electrical system

I am reporting repeated total electrical failures in my 2025 Volvo EX90 that create a serious safety concern, particularly regarding access to and escape from the vehicle. The vehicle has repeatedly become completely unresponsive, with the dashboard, headlights and interior lights dead. In the latest incident, this occurred approximately 15 minutes after parking at home. The alarm sounded for around 10 minutes before stopping, but the vehicle remained completely dead. The key fob, key card and Volvo app could not...

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restore access. A roadside technician jump-started the vehicle through its 12V system, and it immediately woke up. The dealership had reportedly tested both 12V batteries and found them healthy. The most alarming issue is that the vehicle can be impossible to open from outside even when the doors are understood to be unlocked. If a child or another occupant were inside during a total electrical failure, someone outside might be unable to gain access to help them. We have young children who regularly travel in this vehicle. My wife's phone was inside during an incident, and she could not access it. This creates a potentially life-threatening risk if a child is trapped inside during hot weather, a medical emergency, a fire, or another dangerous situation. I am also concerned about whether occupants can reliably exit during a complete power failure and whether an effective mechanical override is available for exterior entry. The vehicle spent approximately one month at the dealership for diagnosis but was returned without a confirmed root cause or lasting repair. The failure recurred on the same day I drove it home. Earlier, the dealership reported a loose ground cable contributing to a general electrical failure and performed software updates. The problem remains unresolved despite repeated contact with Volvo Customer Care (case 07229666). I request that NHTSA investigate the recurring electrical failures that have zero mechanical or safe manual override

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11771914
2016 Dodge JourneyBrakesEngine & cooling

My catalytic converter code keeps popping. There is a recall for the year of my car, but the 2.4L. I truly believe the 3.6L for 2016 dodge journeys should be added to this recall as I see all over online its a huge issue for that year make and model as well. Abs module- the lights in my dash and code reader indicate a failing abs module. This is such a problem that the part is on back order. I believe this should also be a recall as it affects the safety of everyone on the car when the brakes aren't functioning properly and it can also affect other components of the car.

Filed Incident Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11771912
2023 Volkswagen TiguanElectrical systemEngine & cooling

My 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan has recurring oil consumption and an inoperative infotainment head unit. The engine requires approximately one additional quart of oil every 2,000 miles between oil changes. This requires repeated monitoring and oil additions. The cause of the oil loss or consumption has not been confirmed. The infotainment screen remains black. It briefly lights up or attempts to start, but does not successfully boot and remains unusable. This is a recurring problem. If accurate: The rearview camera...

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image also does not display when reversing, limiting visibility behind the vehicle. The oil consumption was first noticed as soon as we bought the vehicle new, and reported a couple times at the dealership we purchased from, who then stated it was normal. The head unit problem began around 60,000 miles, around 8/2026.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11771910
2016 Kia SorentoOther & unknown

Zubie plug-in obd device for gps tracking and health monitoring of cars. It was triggering an airbag light on the dash which meant in the event of a crash the airbags would not be deployed. My local Kia dealer investigated and found the plug in zubie device was triggering the airbag light in the dash. I contacted zubie and they said they knew about this. This is a huge safety concern for a simple gps obd plugin to be affecting safety systems of cars.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11771909
2015 Kia SoulEngine & coolingFuel system

Recall sc176 incomplete- while driving in an unincorperated area in [[redacted]] ([[redacted]] in [[redacted]] county) the vehicle suddenly lost engine power and due to the sudden loss of engine power the vehicle was difficult to stop on a dangerous curve. The vehicle would not start back up. The cruve was situated in such a manor that it was unsafe to try to push it into the side as it was a steep ditch leaving the vhicle completely disabled in the complete dark. Even with the flashers on other motorists including...

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a semi tractor trailer nearly crashed into the disabled vehicle multiple times. While escaping the dangerous situation on foot I noticed the muffler was emmiting smoke and a strong odor. I was able to retain the services of a local towing company to provide immediate emergency response where they had to use multiple units with cones and amber lights and flagmen with strobes to set up a saftey zone to protect oncomming motorists while they cleared the immediate saftey hazard. That week I had a local mechanic shop check on the no start condition. They removed, charged, and bench tested the battery finding it to perform at an acceptable amperage. Upon inspecting the no start condition found the motor to be lockrd. They noted an incomplete saftey recall upon checking the vin and advised the vehicle needs to go to an authorized dealer for recall service. At that point the vehicle was pushed into an outdoor storage lot and the key returned pending transport. I talked to a lady at the kia dealer in [[redacted]] where it was mentioned they only had 2 technicians and it would be a while to get it looked at, so I called the next closest dealer which is [[redacted]]. On the phone they told me to bring the car for recall inspection. Instead of processing the recall they text me mentioning diag fees and costs and tried to get me to trade it in instead. I feel duped having it towed there for recall based on there words just for them to try to get me to trade it in. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11771908
2025 Volkswagen TaosVisibility & wipers

The plastic dash parts reflect a ton of sunlight directly into the drivers field of view and make it hard to concentrate on the toad

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11771906

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