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 — Tires (10.7% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Tires complaints here are 2.3× the median for that category across the 390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 23 · 10.7% | Investigation closed | PE08060 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 · 10.7% | Recalled | Recall 08V057000 |
| Engine | 21 · 9.8% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 13 · 6% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 · 6% | No official action | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 · 6% | Recalled | Recall 08V057000 |
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 215 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 08V058000 · 2008 · reported 02/05/2008
IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V057000 · 2008 · reported 02/05/2008
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. 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.
“THE THIRD TIME A VALVE STEM CRACKED AND LEAKED WHILE DRIVING ON MY 2007 FORD EXPEDITION.”NHTSA complaint 10286982 — filed 10/10/2009 · TIRES
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION WITH PIRELLI STR SCORPION, P255/70/R18 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AND FRONT TIRES BLEW-OUT…”NHTSA complaint 10285782 — filed 09/30/2009 · TIRES
“IN JULY WE HAD A TIRE GET PUNCTURED WITH A ROCK, WE HAD THAT PLUGGED. THE SAME TIRE 3 WEEKS LATER GOT PUNCTURED WITH ANOTHER…”NHTSA complaint 10284775 — filed 09/21/2009 · TIRES
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Tires issues are the most-reported category, cited in 23 of 215 NHTSA complaints (10.7%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (23), engine (21), power train (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
215 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 08V058000. 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.
