2012 Ford Explorer Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/14/2026

61Structure:body complaints

7.4%Of all 821 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

STEERING346 · 42.1%

Unspecified / other103 · 12.5%

ENGINE79 · 9.6%

STRUCTURE78 · 9.5%

STRUCTURE:BODY61 · 7.4%

Share of the 821 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Ford Explorer overview page.

What owners report

“I BROUGHT MY CAR TO FORD FOR SERVICE. I NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE HOOD WAS BUBBLING. I SHOWED IT TO THE SERVICE WRITER…”NHTSA complaint 10586653 — filed 05/05/2014

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ford Explorer have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Ford Explorer: 61 of 821 complaints on file (7.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Ford Explorer have in total?

821 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.