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 — Electrical System (34% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 2547 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 66 · 34% | Recalled | Recall 23V734000 |
| Engine | 31 · 16% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 20 · 10.3% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 19 · 9.8% | Recalled | Recall 15V144000 |
| Service Brakes | 15 · 7.7% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 12 · 6.2% | No official action | — |
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 194 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 14V828000 · 2014 · reported 12/30/2014
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V011000 · 2015 · reported 01/16/2015
If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V144000 · 2015 · reported 03/13/2015
An unexpected loss of power steering increases 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 23V734000 · 2023 · reported 11/01/2023
A battery short circuit increases the risk of 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.
“After a minor front end collision, the RAV4 immediately began smoking and caught fire. With a minor accident where the other car only had their…”NHTSA complaint 11419845 — filed 06/06/2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Making a turn onto a local toll road and entire car went dead without warning of any kind. I had to struggle with loss of…”NHTSA complaint 11419257 — filed 06/01/2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“All but one lock has now failed. The truck is not able to be opened. There were no warnings/indications, and now the company is telling…”NHTSA complaint 11417929 — filed 05/20/2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 66 of 194 NHTSA complaints (34%), followed by unspecified/other issues (45), engine (31), power train (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
194 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 19 involved a crash, 25 involved a fire, and 21 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V828000. 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.
