Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
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 (41.3% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Power Train complaints here are 4.9× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 446 · 41.3% | Recalled | Recall 13V238000 · Recall 15V542000 · Recall 19V293000 |
| Service Brakes | 252 · 23.3% | Recalled | Recall 15V800000 |
| Electrical System | 169 · 15.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 163 · 15.1% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 67 · 6.2% | Recalled | Recall 13V555000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 · 3.8% | 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 1,081 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 13V124000 · 2013 · reported 04/03/2013
If the parking brake is inoperable, the vehicle could roll when parked 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 13V555000 · 2013 · reported 11/06/2013
In the event of a crash necessitating SAB deployment, the SABs may fail to deploy as intended, 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 13V238000 · 2013 · reported 06/04/2013
If the engine stalls while driving it may 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 15V542000 · 2015 · reported 08/25/2015
If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, 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 15V800000 · 2015 · reported 11/25/2015
Internal damage to brake booster could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle 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
NHTSA campaign 19V293000 · 2019 · reported 04/11/2019
If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase 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.
“I HAVE HAD QUITE AN EXPERIENCE WITH MY DODGE DART. IT IS IN THE SHOP THIS WEEK. I HAD COMPLAINED FIRST ABOUT THE HESITATING WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 10596547 — filed 06/06/2014 · POWER TRAIN
“FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF MY CLUTCH HAS BEEN LOSING ALL RESISTANCE. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD AND AT TIMES…”NHTSA complaint 10596488 — filed 06/05/2014 · POWER TRAIN
“ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, WORSE WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WILL BE SOFT AND NOT COME UP OFF THE FLOOR. WHEN THE CLUTCH…”NHTSA complaint 10595797 — filed 06/03/2014 · 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 446 of 1,081 NHTSA complaints (41.3%), followed by service brakes (252), electrical system (169), engine (163). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
1,081 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 63 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, and 36 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 13V124000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 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.
