Every problem area
Common car problems
What owners complain about most - and which vehicles have it worst. Choose a problem area.
Engine & cooling225,580 complaintsTransmission & drivetrain161,971 complaintsBrakes133,391 complaintsElectrical system197,717 complaintsSteering108,267 complaintsSuspension66,337 complaintsAirbags127,277 complaintsSeats & seat belts51,323 complaintsFuel system95,516 complaintsHybrid & EV battery606 complaintsAcceleration & cruise control66,816 complaintsDriver assistance44,432 complaintsBody, doors & structure92,783 complaintsVisibility & wipers61,866 complaintsLights52,593 complaintsWheels & tires41,533 complaintsHeating & A/CEquipment & accessories18,361 complaints
All problem areas compared
| Problem area | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & cooling | 225,580 | 3,856 | 11,130 | 3,772 | 436 |
| Electrical system | 197,717 | 4,574 | 12,878 | 4,208 | 433 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 161,971 | 6,657 | 1,397 | 3,889 | 344 |
| Brakes | 133,391 | 14,653 | 1,632 | 8,052 | 388 |
| Airbags | 127,277 | 31,989 | 874 | 32,119 | 771 |
| Steering | 108,267 | 6,362 | 935 | 4,312 | 414 |
| Fuel system | 95,516 | 1,860 | 3,211 | 1,937 | 310 |
| Body, doors & structure | 92,783 | 4,572 | 1,301 | 6,196 | 260 |
| Acceleration & cruise control | 66,816 | 13,753 | 958 | 7,647 | 710 |
| Suspension | 66,337 | 3,618 | 452 | 2,295 | 385 |
| Visibility & wipers | 61,866 | 623 | 637 | 1,394 | 79 |
| Lights | 52,593 | 821 | 1,084 | 490 | 45 |
| Seats & seat belts | 51,323 | 5,750 | 1,455 | 9,325 | 411 |
| Driver assistance | 44,432 | 3,517 | 327 | 2,173 | 273 |
| Wheels & tires | 41,533 | 2,785 | 328 | 2,335 | 517 |
| Equipment & accessories | 18,361 | 783 | 574 | 1,144 | 176 |
| Hybrid & EV battery | 606 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Heating & A/C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |