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 (29.2% of complaints) — is covered by 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.7× 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 | 47 · 29.2% | Recalled | Recall 14V373000 · Recall 10V658000 · Recall 08V247000 · Recall 09V082000 · Recall 09V118000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 · 20.5% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 23 · 14.3% | Recalled | Recall 08V528000 |
| Service Brakes | 19 · 11.8% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 17 · 10.6% | Recalled | Recall 16V047000 |
| Engine | 17 · 10.6% | 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 161 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 16V273000 · 2016 · reported 05/06/2016
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, 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 16V047000 · 2016 · reported 01/29/2016
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, 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 14V373000 · 2014 · reported 06/26/2014
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V658000 · 2010 · reported 12/24/2010
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, REDUCING THE PROTECTION INTENDED FOR THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V247000 · 2008 · reported 06/03/2008
DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09V082000 · 2009 · reported 03/12/2009
IF THE FUSE FOR THIS CIRCUIT DOES NOT BLOW, THE CONNECTOR COULD OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY CATCH FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V528000 · 2008 · reported 10/09/2008
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09V118000 · 2009 · reported 04/09/2009
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES. 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.
“2009 DODGE JOURNEY HAS A RECALL ( L25) ON THE WIN MODULE DETENT RING , THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALERSHIP IN…”NHTSA complaint 10676136 — filed 01/16/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“SAFETY RECALL ON CHRYSLER. UPON STARTING YOUR VEHICLE THE FREQUENCY OPERATED BUTTON IGNITION KEY (FOBIK), MAY NOT FULLY SEAT IN THE "ON" POSITION. THE CONSUMER…”NHTSA complaint 10661717 — filed 12/29/2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JULY 2014 USED WITH 56,000 MILES ON IT. AND I ALREADY HAD IT IN THE SHOP JUST IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 10661293 — filed 11/29/2014 · 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 47 of 161 NHTSA complaints (29.2%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (33), power train (23), service brakes (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
161 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 1 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V273000. 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.
