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3,661 complaints filed by owners in the last 30 days. Newest first, as NHTSA publishes them.

2016 Jeep Cherokee Transmission & drivetrain Engine & cooling Fuel system

My jeep stalled while attempting to accelerate from a stopped position at a stop light at a busy intersection on or around June/July 2026. The car remained on, the gear shifts were moveable, but the vehicle would not move despite pressing on the gas. I scheduled a tow. After ten minutes, it randomly accelerated about a block before stalling again. This continued about two more times as I tried to get the vehicle out of the middle of the road. The car then overheated and I was able to park it a few blocks away at my...

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mom's house. In August/September 2026, I had the car towed to Complete Automotive, and Corwin Jeep for inspections. Progressive Insurance also inspected the issue and ruled out any residual effects from a 1.25.25 parked car front end hit and run collision. Complete Auto found an empty coolant reservoir, oil and coolant leaks, drive belt issues, PTU code, and warning light indicators; Corwin found PTU code and recommended a transfer case. The exact cause remains unknown. The vehicle has had ongoing hose and overheating issues since the day of purchase in 2018; and has underwent hose and radiator replacements that have not seemed to properly fix the issues surrounding sloshing noises, shuddering, shaking, grinding, intermittent lightening, brake fluid, oil, and coolant leaks, and overheating and engine light. Immediately before the vehicle stalled, there were no warning lamps; those messages indicating overheating lit up while attempting to move myself and the car to safety. The unexpected loss of propulsion presents a serious collision risk, especially in traffic, in rush hour at a busy intersection. The recurring overheating and coolant loss also create risk of sudden failure while driving, which has happened on a busy highway requiring repairs. These problems and safety risks have continued despite substantial repairs and repeated dealership inspections. The vehicle remains inoperable awaiting repairs at the Corwin Jeep Dealership.

2019 Honda Civic Hatch Brakes Driver assistance

Automatic emergency braking system activates with nothing in front of the vehicle. This happens in clear, dry weather. This happens on a regular basis.

2025 Nissan Pathfinder Visibility & wipers

On Oct., 28, 2026, my 2025 Nissan Pathfinder , with only 4156 miles, was parked in my driveway. There was no extreme temperature, wind, or inclement weather. My rear right side passenger window shattered for no reason. No object hit the window. The glass shattered into the vehicle and outside the vehicle. There were thousands of small, sharp fragments.

2012 Mazda MAZDA6 Suspension

i went to a mechanic to diagnose a clunk and rattle at freeway speeds. i was told a huge piece of metal was loose over a rotted out subframe. i told the mechanic there was a recall for a brace or bracket passenger side of the subframe. but no open recall was showing. he stated i hope this is not the piece a Mazda dealer would provide to fix that. he said it is loose and cannot be reattached and that i need to contact Mazda. he is stating i need a new subframe and the car should have never been sold to me in that condition. and to no longer drive it since it is going to split apart

2022 Tesla Model S (all Variants)Suspension Wheels & tires

At approximately 62,600 miles the lower rear reward control arm sheared off which then required a repair cost of $2000.00. The car became essentially un-operatable, it could only move forward and there was the distinct possibility of the wheel separating from the car

2014 Ford Escape Engine & cooling

I am the original owner of a 2014 Ford Escape SE equipped with the 1.6 L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle currently has approximately 122,000 miles. Within he first three years of ownership, while the vehicle was still under its initial warranty, it suffered from a cracked cylinder block that required repair at the dealership. The vehicle has a severe persistent history of cooling system failures. I am forced to constantly add engine coolant to the reservoir, and the vehicle previously broke down and left me stranded...

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on the freeway due to sudden engine overheating. Most recently, the engine coolant turned into a thick, creamy, milky substance, confirming severe internal coolant intrusion and mixing with the engine oil. This is known, unrepairable structural manufacturing defect in the open-deck block and cylinder head design of the 1.6 engine, which leads to catastrophic internal block cracking localized overheating. This severe cooling system failure directly present a critical vehicle safety and engine compartment fire hazard, directly matching the safety risks detailed in Safety Recall 17S09. The original safety recall remediation failed to fix the core manufacturing defect. The vehicle now requires a total long-block engine replacement. Sincerely, [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Electrical system Engine & cooling

Vehicle/Component: Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) / Electrical / Hybrid Powertrain Associated Recall: NHTSA Campaign Number 18V-260 (Hyundai Campaign 176) Complaint Description: My 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is experiencing a dangerous failure of the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA), causing the "Check HEV" warning light to illuminate and severe drivability issues. This vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign 18V-260 (Hyundai Recall 176). However, the manufacturer's chosen remedy in 2018 was inadequate and...

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failed to permanently cure the safety defect. According to Hyundai's defect report, the root cause of the recall is internal manufacturing burrs on the HCA housing cylinder block that degrade the oil seal over time, allowing fluid to leak onto electrical components and create a fire hazard. During the 2018 service visit, the dealership only replaced the outer "phase cap" rather than replacing the defective housing block itself. The underlying manufacturing defect (the internal burrs) has now completely destroyed the internal seals, resulting in a live manifestation of the exact safety defect and fire risk described in the original recall. A Hyundai dealership has confirmed the HCA failure and quoted $3,800 for replacement. Hyundai Motor America Corporate is actively refusing to remedy this active safety hazard, claiming the recall is permanently "closed" because a temporary band-aid remedy was applied in 2018. An incomplete or failed safety recall remedy does not relieve the manufacturer of their federal statutory obligation to permanently eliminate a safety defect. I am filing this complaint because Hyundai is refusing to repair a known, active federal safety hazard on a vehicle that received an ineffective remedy.

2020 Jaguar I-PACE Electrical system Fuel system

EV main battery has a recall out since March 30, 2026 and its been over 7 months and the car dealer will not even take my car in for repairs. They are claiming no fix so they won't look at it. The battery capacity is severely down and I now get only about 60 miles per charge. It will only charge to 72% and it now uses 1% of capacity per mile. The battery need to be replaced but they are claiming that it is out of warranty even though I am under the 8year/100,000mi limit. Since the recall is on the car they will not fix or replace the battery. I was turned away from the dealer when I took the car in to get serviced, they said no work is allowed on battery system.

2020 GMC Canyon Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and DTC: P0024 was retrieved. The dealer determined that the camshaft solenoid bank #2 needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with Special Coverage: N232430470 (Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust); however, the vehicle was not covered under the program. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and suggested that the contact report the issue to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 57,800.

2020 Hyundai Elantra Transmission & drivetrain

I am reporting a serious transmission problem with my 2020 Hyundai Elantra, which has approximately 66,000 miles I purchased this vehicle from a private seller approximately two months ago. At the time of purchase, the vehicle drove great, and I noticed no mechanical issues or unusual noises. After only two months of ownership, I began hearing a grinding noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The noise has progressively gotten worse and is now extremely loud. I took the vehicle to a professional mechanic,...

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who inspected it and determined that the problem is the transmission. Although the vehicle still drives, the grinding noise is extremely concerning, and I am worried about the possibility of the transmission failing completely while I am driving. I find it alarming that a 2020 vehicle with only approximately 66,000 miles is experiencing what a mechanic has identified as a transmission failure. The vehicle has a rebuilt title, but there is no insurer "Total Loss" record showing in the vehicle history information. I have also checked for recalls associated with the VIN and have not found any except I did get a letter with a campaign recall I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether this is a potential safety-related transmission defect affecting the 2020 Hyundai Elantra and whether other owners may be experiencing similar problems. I am a single mother who depends on this vehicle for transportation and caring for my family. I paid a substantial amount of money for this vehicle and have only owned it for two months. I am now facing what could be a very expensive transmission repair. My concern is not simply the financial burden. It is the safety risk of a transmission failing unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven. I am asking that this complaint be documented and reviewed to determine whether further investigation into transmission problems with this model is warranted.

2019 Ford Edge Transmission & drivetrain

Failure of torque converter at 50,653 miles due to a known transmission manufacturing flaw. Service bulletin 26-2171 applies. Requires replacement of torque converter, output planetary carrier assembly, fluid filters, main control overhaul, transmision fluid, all seals/gaskets, and a full reprogram of the transmission. Total cost of $5000-5500 at certified dealerships. Ford has not recalled the transmissions and is offering no good-will assistance to lower mileage vehicles with premature failure if they fall outside the warranty time range.

2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Body, doors & structure

My local mechanic, as well as the service manager that I spoke with at Toyota, both acknowledged that my 2010 toyota fj cruiser with 135k miles is in excellent shape EXCEPT for the frame...apparently, Toyota acknowledged there was structural deterioration occurring on models built of this era...Toyota stood by their product for the tundra and tacoma, but not for the fj cruiser? Toyota did replacements and repairs for the tundra and tacoma but not the fj cruiser--all were cars struggling with frame rusting and...

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deterioration that would make the car undriveable due to not prepping the toyota frames with the correct pretreatment layer...I tried to call Toyota national customer service and they told me there was nothing to do on their end.

2022 Kia Soul Engine & cooling

My 2022 Kia Soul (VIN: [[redacted]], ~57,000 miles) is subject to Safety Recall 25V-099 (SC336) for defective piston oil rings causing rapid oil loss, engine noise, stalling, seizure, and fire. On [redacted], my vehicle suffered severe engine rattling and was towed to Kia of Frisco (TX). Technicians physically inspected it and documented two critical findings: 1. The oil pan was completely dry/empty. 2. The engine exhibited heavy carbon buildup in the combustion chamber. The vehicle was 1,000 miles UNDER its...

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maintenance interval, with the previous service done at this same dealership. A dry oil pan and carbon fouling are direct physical proof of defective piston rings allowing oil to burn rapidly. REMEDY FAILURE & FALSE NEGATIVE: Despite documenting a bone-dry oil pan and carbon fouling, the dealership ran Kia's PNSS sound/vibration test, which yielded a false "pass." Based on this false negative, Kia of Frisco and the regional DPSM formally refused on [redacted], to authorize recall engine replacement. Instead, they are forcing me to drive this internally damaged, oil-starved, rattling vehicle on public highways for a 1,000-mile oil consumption test. SAFETY HAZARD & AUDIT AQ25001: Ordering a consumer to drive an oil-starved, rattling engine on public roads creates an immediate hazard of high-speed engine failure or fire. Kia Consumer Affairs refuses to transfer calls, leaving me stranded with out-of-pocket rental costs. This directly demonstrates the flaws investigated under NHTSA Audit AQ25001 regarding unreliable 25V-099 recall protocols. I request the NHTSA investigate Kia for issuing false-pass inspections and forcing consumers to operate severely compromised, fire-risk vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2015 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system

We have been experiencing an intermittent gas leak for two years. We have taken it to AutoNation Jeep several times for this issue but they haven't been able to reproduce the problem. We have provided video evidence and opened a case with Jeep, Case [redacted], but nothing has happened for two months now. We have a lifetime warranty on the Jeep and have asked that they replace all possible parts. Jeep approved this but the dealership refuses to do the work. We are left with an unsafe vehicle that leaks gas. If you...

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go through this video frame by frame you will see the gas on the undercarriage. I did not trace it to the source, but you can clearly see the gasoline traveling and then dripping onto the ground. I had driven the car maybe 50 ft up my driveway when I smelled the gasoline and got out to film. [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2009 Hyundai Elantra Steering

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and stationary, the vehicle was started and the steering wheel was very stiff. The contact originally thought that the issue was battery related; however, replacing the battery failed to resolve the issue. Due to the failure, the EPS and TPMS warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V100000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The...

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manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available. The local dealer was contacted but was unable to receive the part. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 209,000.

2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Electrical system

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the local service center discovered a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 123,546. The service center discovered that the mileage was 231,991.

2024 Chevrolet Blazer Electrical system

The Charging Port Door and assembly broke during a public charging station while on vacation. I had to manually pull it down which stripped the plastic gears. The door had been previously aligned because it was not flush with the body under warranty. This overcomplicated mechnical, electrical door is a subject of numerous complaints on blogs. It can be stuck causing the inability to charge the EV, leaving people stranded. Before I took it to the dealer it was hanging off the side of the vehicle which causes a...

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safety issue and could be torn off at a car wash getting water into the high voltage electrical socket. This occured while on vacation under the 36K bumper to bumper warranty but couldn't get it into the dealer until 36.5 miles and I face a repair bill of $674.77 for something that is poorly designed with numerous failures and had been already addressed under warranty.

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine & cooling Fuel system

Recall: The GM 6.2L V8 (L87) Engine Safety Recall (Recall No. 25V274000) May/June 2025 Purchased Vehicle:[[redacted]] Recall "Fixed": [[redacted]] passed the Pico test @ Findlay GMC, Prescott, AZ Oil Consumption: [[redacted]] - Used 3 qts oil over 7k miles Was informed by Dealer that the accepted rate of oil consumption was 1 qt per 2k miles Engine Failure: [[redacted]] - Catastrophic Engine Failure (Low Engine Oil Pressure) resulting in total lack of propulsion and shutting down of...

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engine while traveling 65mph towing a trailer Towed: [[redacted]] to Findlay GMC, Bullhead City, AZ INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2025 Mazda CX-90 Wheels & tires

275/45R21 Falken ZIEX ct60a A/S Hi, Yesterday I went to my Mazda dealership to get an oil change and was to told my tires are at 4/32 backs 6/32 fronts Falken ZIEX ct60a A/S 275/45R21 I bought my 2025 Mazda CX90 PHEV on 8/1/25 and has 13020 as of today. They told me Mazda and Falken have a settlement agreement and know the tires are faulty BUT wont replace for free till 3/32.. I told them I don't feel safe driving on these tires and Falken acknowledge the tires have an issue they should be replaced before our...

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Wisconsin harsh winters.. BUT they wont till the trend goes to 3/32. The dealership wants me to replace these tires now as we have harsh Wisconsin winters and these tires wont be safe to drive on for the upcoming winter and because the CX90 is so heavy they don't think with this trend it would have stopping issues on these tires.. I've never heard of tires going so bad so fast. Can you please help.. Thank you

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Transmission & drivetrain Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle started hesitating, and there was a loss of power that became worse over time. Additionally, the "Service Engine" and "Power Train" warning lights were illuminated. The messages "Loss of Steering Assist - Be Alert" and "Service Parking Brake" were displayed. The following day, the vehicle was driven in LIMP Mode to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact stated that there was an ongoing NHTSA investigation associated with the 6.2L engines. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.