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 — Engine (33.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 52 · 33.8% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 49 · 31.8% | Recalled | Recall 16V529000 |
| Electrical System | 46 · 29.9% | No official action | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 · 8.4% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 · 6.5% | No official action | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 10 · 6.5% | 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 154 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 16V529000 · 2016 · reported 07/12/2016
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased 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.
“CAR WILL RANDOMLY TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES (I CURRENTLY HAVE JUST OVER 70K MILES ON THE CAR). THERE ARE…”NHTSA complaint 11362373 — filed 10/02/2020 · ENGINE
“ENGINE OVERHEATED AFTER MINIMAL DRIVING IN MANHATTAN DESPITE SUFFICIENT COOLANT LEVELS. SAFETY FEATURES ARE DEFECTIVE (REAR AND SIDE WARNING INDICATORS) WORK INTERMITTENTLY.”NHTSA complaint 11352777 — filed 09/02/2020 · ENGINE
“RECEIVED (2) RECALL NOTICES SO FAR ON MY 2016 500X EASY AWD, 1) FOR POWERTRAIN - CAR SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL UNEXPECTEDLY (WHICH MINE WAS DOING…”NHTSA complaint 11352267 — filed 08/31/2020 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 52 of 154 NHTSA complaints (33.8%), followed by power train (49), electrical system (46), unspecified/other issues (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
154 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 16V529000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is 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.
