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 — Electrical System (30.1% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 113 · 30.1% | not available | — |
| Engine | 97 · 25.9% | Recalled | Recall 15V431000 · Recall 11V487000 |
| Service Brakes | 95 · 25.3% | Recalled | Recall 11V550000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 44 · 11.7% | Recalled | Recall 15V675000 |
| Power Train | 35 · 9.3% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 28 · 7.5% | Recalled | Recall 17V432000 |
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 375 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 17V432000 · 2017 · reported 07/07/2017
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V273000 · 2016 · reported 05/06/2016
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, 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 15V431000 · 2015 · reported 07/07/2015
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V675000 · 2015 · reported 10/19/2015
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could 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
NHTSA campaign 11V550000 · 2011 · reported 11/10/2011
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY 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 11V487000 · 2011 · reported 09/29/2011
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH 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.
“WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND RADIO AND HEATER WENT OFF. SHE TOOK IT TO OREILLYS AND THEY SAID…”NHTSA complaint 10807360 — filed 11/29/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE THROTTLE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK…”NHTSA complaint 10794815 — filed 11/19/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“ON NOVEMBER 11,2015, WE WERE TRAVELING FROM HOME TO A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT FOR A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. WE WERE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 65, IN HEAVY TRAFFIC…”NHTSA complaint 10794812 — filed 11/19/2015 · 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 113 of 375 NHTSA complaints (30.1%), followed by engine (97), service brakes (95), unspecified/other issues (48). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
375 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 24 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V432000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
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.
