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 — Electrical System (19.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 1.8× the median for that category across the 2547 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 40 · 19.1% | Recalled | Recall 13V282000 |
| Engine | 38 · 18.2% | Investigation closed | PE12016 |
| Air Bags | 35 · 16.7% | No official action | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 23 · 11% | No official action | — |
| Seat Belts | 20 · 9.6% | Recalled | Recall 16V668000 |
| Suspension | 16 · 7.7% | 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 209 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 16V668000 · 2016 · reported 09/15/2016
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11V315000 · 2011 · reported 06/08/2011
A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V282000 · 2013 · reported 07/02/2013
In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THIS IS ANOTHER COMPLAINT ADDING TO THE LIST OF DISAPPOINTED CUSTOMERS ABOUT THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAT NOT WORKING. I BOUGHT A USED 2011 3.6L DODGE…”NHTSA complaint 11052899 — filed 12/07/2017 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“2011 DODGE AVENGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOT BEING REPAIRED ON VEHICLE TO DATE. UPDATED 09/29/2017”NHTSA complaint 11031008 — filed 09/29/2017 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“I GOT A LETTER IN MAIL NOV 2016 ABOUT A RECALL. THEY TELL ME THEY HAVE NO PARTS TIL AT LEAST JUNE. THIS IS A…”NHTSA complaint 10984697 — filed 05/10/2017 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 57 of 209 NHTSA complaints (27.3%), followed by electrical system (40), engine (38), air bags (35). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
209 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V668000. 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.
