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 — Power Train (33.2% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Power Train complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 2391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 120 · 33.2% | Recalled | Recall 19V293000 · Recall 15V542000 · Recall 25V674000 |
| Engine | 103 · 28.5% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 73 · 20.2% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 60 · 16.6% | Recalled | Recall 15V800000 |
| Steering | 19 · 5.3% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 · 5% | 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 361 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 19V293000 · 2019 · reported 04/11/2019
If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may 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 15V800000 · 2015 · reported 11/25/2015
Internal damage to brake booster could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and 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 15V542000 · 2015 · reported 08/25/2015
If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V674000 · 2025 · reported 10/09/2025
A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.
“TAKATA RECALL , WHEN I GOT THE CAR FORM THE DEALERSHIP TILL NOW I PUT A BIT OVER SEVEN THOUSAND MILES ON A VERY NEW…”NHTSA complaint 10929665 — filed 12/02/2016 · POWER TRAIN
“TAKATA RECALL THIS 2014 DODGE DART AERO HAS NOW HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH AND AXLES. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP TO HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 10915058 — filed 10/10/2016 · POWER TRAIN
“I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2014 DODGE DART AERO AND ABOUT 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR STALLED AND SHUT OFF, THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME…”NHTSA complaint 10876617 — filed 06/25/2016 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 120 of 361 NHTSA complaints (33.2%), followed by engine (103), electrical system (73), unspecified/other issues (73). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
361 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 20 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V293000. 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.
