Car Problems & Recalls, by Model Year
Built from official U.S. NHTSA data · data through 07/13/2026
Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
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Most-complained-about vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 Ford Fusion | 5,125 |
| 2 | 2012 Ford Focus | 3,756 |
| 3 | 2000 Ford Focus | 3,686 |
| 4 | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 3,368 |
| 5 | 1995 Ford Windstar | 3,326 |
| 6 | 2002 Ford Explorer | 3,293 |
| 7 | 2013 Ford F-150 | 2,958 |
| 8 | 2007 Toyota Camry | 2,885 |
| 9 | 2010 Toyota Prius | 2,819 |
| 10 | 2011 Ford Fusion | 2,780 |
| 11 | 1997 Ford F-150 | 2,758 |
| 12 | 2013 Ford Escape | 2,739 |
| 13 | 2014 Jeep Cherokee | 2,636 |
| 14 | 2017 Ford Escape | 2,627 |
| 15 | 2014 Ford Focus | 2,586 |
| 16 | 2012 Ford Fusion | 2,505 |
| 17 | 2018 Ram 2500 | 2,492 |
| 18 | 2013 Ford Edge | 2,435 |
| 19 | 2016 Ford Explorer | 2,428 |
| 20 | 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2,369 |
| 21 | 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2,330 |
| 22 | 2013 Nissan Altima | 2,304 |
| 23 | 2018 Ford F-150 | 2,226 |
| 24 | 2013 Ford Explorer | 2,222 |
| 25 | 2011 Ford F-150 | 2,179 |
Frequently asked questions
What is this site?
A fast lookup of vehicle problems and recalls, built only from official NHTSA data: consumer complaints (unverified reports, not confirmed defects) and safety recall campaigns, organized by model year and component.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/13/2026.
