Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/13/2026
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 — Steering (36.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Steering complaints here are 5.8× the median for that category across the 1655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 805 · 36.2% | Recalled | Recall 14V286000 |
| Engine | 224 · 10.1% | Investigation closed | EA17002 · PE16008 |
| Structure:body | 224 · 10.1% | Recalled | Recall 15V171000 · Recall 24V031000 |
| Structure | 197 · 8.9% | Recalled | Recall 15V171000 · Recall 24V031000 |
| Electrical System | 155 · 7% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 120 · 5.4% | Recalled | Recall 15V812000 · Recall 13V109000 · Recall 13V227000 |
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 2,222 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 19V435000 · 2019 · reported 06/10/2019
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase 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 17E048000 · 2017 · reported 08/28/2017
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase 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 15V171000 · 2015 · reported 03/24/2015
If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V812000 · 2015 · reported 12/02/2015
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V286000 · 2014 · reported 05/29/2014
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V109000 · 2013 · reported 03/27/2013
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V227000 · 2013 · reported 05/31/2013
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V270000 · 2013 · reported 06/26/2013
If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V746000 · 2021 · reported 09/22/2021
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, 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 21V537000 · 2021 · reported 07/15/2021
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, 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 20V675000 · 2020 · reported 03/12/2021
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, 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 24V031000 · 2024 · reported 01/19/2024
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and 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.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10597411 — filed 06/10/2014 · STEERING
“STEERING POWER SUPPORT STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING DURING A TURN AT LOWER SPEED. CAR BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL (TURN OR STEER). FAULT LIGHTS INCLUDED STABILITY…”NHTSA complaint 10595346 — filed 05/31/2014 · STEERING
“STEERING POWER SUPPORT STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING DURING A TURN AT LOWER SPEED. CAR BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. FAULT LIGHTS INCLUDED STABILITY, TRACTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL…”NHTSA complaint 10595230 — filed 05/30/2014 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 805 of 2,222 NHTSA complaints (36.2%), followed by unspecified/other issues (341), engine (224), structure:body (224). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
2,222 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/13/2026. Of those, 44 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 61 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 12 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V435000. 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.
