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 (32.9% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.0× 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 | 152 · 32.9% | Investigation closed | PE10025 |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 102 · 22.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 37 · 8% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 · 7.4% | Recalled | Recall 09V483000 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 · 6.9% | Recalled | Recall 09V483000 |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 · 6.5% | 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 462 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 06V155000 · 2006 · reported 05/05/2006
THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER 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 10V566000 · 2010 · reported 11/08/2010
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09V483000 · 2009 · reported 12/18/2009
IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06V144000 · 2006 · reported 04/28/2006
INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03V434000 · 2003 · reported 11/04/2003
THIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING BRAKE, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND TORQUE DISTRIBUTION CONTROL WHICH RELY ON THIS SIGNAL FOR PROPER OPERATION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03V391000 · 2003 · reported 10/10/2003
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. 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.
“I WAS WONDERING IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR 2004 XC-90'S BECAUSE OF THERE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THIS PAST WEEKEND AFTER ABOUT 3…”NHTSA complaint 10285471 — filed 09/28/2009 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5L TRANSMISSION. COMPLETE FAILURE AT 65,000 MILES REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. FOUR DAYS AFTER REPAIR, VEHICLE HAS LOUD ENGINE THUMP AND…”NHTSA complaint 10282656 — filed 09/02/2009 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“WHEN WORKING ON THE AUDIO/CD/RADIO OF THE CAR, THIS GENERATES AN SRS SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE TO BE DISPLAYED ON THE DASH. THIS APPEARS TO BE…”NHTSA complaint 10270135 — filed 05/27/2009 · 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 152 of 462 NHTSA complaints (32.9%), followed by power train:automatic transmission (102), power train (37), fuel/propulsion system (34). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
462 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06V155000. 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.
