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 — Steering (58.4% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 9.3× the median for that category across the 1656 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 264 · 58.4% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 211 · 46.7% | No official action | — |
| Wheels | 36 · 8% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 20 · 4.4% | Investigation closed | RQ21001 · PE18011 → recall 19V864000 |
| Engine | 16 · 3.5% | Recalled | Recall 18V894000 |
| Electrical System | 15 · 3.3% | Investigation closed | PE18011 → recall 19V864000 |
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 452 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 18V894000 · 2018 · reported 12/18/2018
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V633000 · 2019 · reported 08/28/2019
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V576000 · 2020 · reported 09/23/2020
An improperly welded axle may affect vehicle 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 19V688000 · 2019 · reported 09/30/2019
A broken passenger side rear axle could result in a loss of drive power and the inability to hold the vehicle still when in Park. If the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can 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
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.
“VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH 60 MPH, I LOST CONTROL. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO CAR NEXT TO MINE…”NHTSA complaint 11362318 — filed 10/01/2020 · STEERING
“ON THREE OCCASIONS, ON HIGHWAYS, WE HAVE HIT A POT HOLE OR BUMP, AND THE F350 GOES INTO AN EXTREME WOBBLE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 11360687 — filed 09/23/2020 · STEERING
“MY 2019 FORD F-350 WITH 16,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER IS EXPERIENCING VIOLET SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 50-65 MPH…”NHTSA complaint 11360601 — filed 09/23/2020 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 264 of 452 NHTSA complaints (58.4%), followed by suspension (211), unspecified/other issues (40), wheels (36). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
452 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V894000. 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.
