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 — Power Train (58.1% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Power Train complaints here are 8.5× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 207 · 58.1% | Investigation closed | PE10033 |
| Electrical System | 38 · 10.7% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 38 · 10.7% | Investigation closed | PE10033 |
| Engine | 31 · 8.7% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 · 4.8% | Investigation closed | PE10033 |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter | 12 · 3.4% | Investigation closed | PE10033 |
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 356 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 13V081000 · 2013 · reported 03/07/2013
In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase 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 06V069000 · 2006 · reported 03/09/2006
IN THE EVENT OF A LIFTGATE STRUT MALFUNCTION, THE LIFTGATE CAN FALL FREELY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. ANYONE STANDING BENEATH THE LIFTGATE MAY BE INJURED IF THE LIFTGATE FALLS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06E056000 · 2006 · reported 06/13/2006
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. 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.
“AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, VERY HIGH RPM'S. WHEN PUT IN DRIVE IT STALLS OUT. SITTING AT STOP LIGHT IT STALLS OUT. MECHANIC SAID, "PCM IS BAD."…”NHTSA complaint 10482918 — filed 11/01/2012 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10482701 — filed 10/31/2012 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED. THE CONTACT MOVED TO THE SHOULDER…”NHTSA complaint 10482098 — filed 10/24/2012 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 207 of 356 NHTSA complaints (58.1%), followed by electrical system (38), power train:automatic transmission (38), engine (31). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
356 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 13V081000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
0 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.
