Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting (42.4% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Exterior Lighting complaints here are 7.0× the median for that category across the 719 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 189 · 42.4% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 59 · 13.2% | Recalled | Recall 21V473000 · Recall 14V571000 |
| Electrical System | 38 · 8.5% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 35 · 7.8% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 29 · 6.5% | Recalled | Recall 11V595000 |
| Engine | 25 · 5.6% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 446 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V473000 · 2021 · reported 06/24/2021
A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V447000 · 2014 · reported 07/23/2014
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V571000 · 2014 · reported 09/19/2014
Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11V595000 · 2011 · reported 12/20/2011
THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN NO MOTION OR THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY INDICATE THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11V149000 · 2011 · reported 03/04/2011
IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11V308000 · 2011 · reported 06/03/2011
THE RIGHT REAR OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROTECTED AND SUFFER INJURIES IN CERTAIN FRONTAL AND SIDE CRASHES. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V623000 · 2010 · reported 12/15/2010
THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT(S) AS DESIGNED AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“WATER IS GETTING INTO THE HEAD LIGHTS ON BOTH SIDES OF MY CAR”NHTSA complaint 11031376 — filed 10/02/2017 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“THE HEADLIGHTS ARE BOTH FULL OF MOISTURE AND THEY KEEP SHORTING OUT AND DON'T WORK ALLO THE TIME.I CALLED CADILLAZC DEALER AND THEY WANT $4500.00…”NHTSA complaint 11023781 — filed 09/16/2017 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY I HAD A HARD TIME TO SEE THE HIGHWAY & THE PANEL ON MY DASH CAME ON SAYING…”NHTSA complaint 11019153 — filed 08/23/2017 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior lighting issues are the most-reported category, cited in 189 of 446 NHTSA complaints (42.4%), followed by suspension (59), electrical system (38), service brakes (35). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
446 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 21 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V473000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
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.
