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 (25% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.3× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 102 · 25% | Recalled | Recall 18V332000 |
| Engine | 97 · 23.8% | Recalled | Recall 15V431000 |
| Service Brakes | 80 · 19.6% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 46 · 11.3% | Recalled | Recall 17V432000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 41 · 10% | Recalled | Recall 15V675000 |
| Seats | 38 · 9.3% | Investigation closed | PE19014 |
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 408 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 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 17V432000 · 2017 · reported 07/07/2017
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V824000 · 2017 · reported 12/21/2017
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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 15V431000 · 2015 · reported 07/07/2015
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V675000 · 2015 · reported 10/19/2015
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, 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 14V711000 · 2014 · reported 11/07/2014
With inaccurate information on the tire placard, the operator may overload 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
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.
“ED VOYLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE RECALL OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE FOR MY 2014 DODGE JOURNEY IN…”NHTSA complaint 10820374 — filed 01/15/2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10817639 — filed 01/04/2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE JOURNEY. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED…”NHTSA complaint 10810216 — filed 12/15/2015 · 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 102 of 408 NHTSA complaints (25%), followed by engine (97), service brakes (80), unspecified/other issues (63). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
408 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 26 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 38 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V332000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 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.
