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 (30.7% of complaints) — is covered by 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 105 · 30.7% | Recalled | Recall 18V332000 · Recall 17V435000 · Recall 17V741000 · Recall 14V634000 |
| Steering | 62 · 18.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 61 · 17.8% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 58 · 17% | Recalled | Recall 18E053000 · Recall 17V097000 · Recall 16V240000 |
| Service Brakes | 31 · 9.1% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 28 · 8.2% | Recalled | Recall 19V018000 · Recall 15V467000 |
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 342 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 19V018000 · 2019 · reported 01/15/2019
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18E053000 · 2018 · reported 07/12/2018
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 2018 · reported 05/17/2018
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V435000 · 2017 · reported 07/10/2017
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V097000 · 2017 · reported 02/14/2017
A loss of motive power can increase 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 17V741000 · 2017 · reported 11/21/2017
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, 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 15V467000 · 2015 · reported 07/27/2015
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V043000 · 2016 · reported 01/28/2016
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V240000 · 2016 · reported 04/25/2016
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V634000 · 2014 · reported 10/08/2014
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE RPM GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND. AS A…”NHTSA complaint 11012021 — filed 08/01/2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11011212 — filed 07/28/2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“IT IS REAL HARD TO TURN MY CAR WHEEL; I WAS TOLD IT WAS SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. BUT I'M REALLY NOT SURE; IT CAME OUT…”NHTSA complaint 10995668 — filed 06/17/2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 105 of 342 NHTSA complaints (30.7%), followed by steering (62), engine (61), power train (58). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
342 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 41 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 27 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 10 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V018000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 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.
