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 (43.4% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 4.0× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 53 · 43.4% | Recalled | Recall 13V282000 |
| Air Bags | 23 · 18.9% | Recalled | Recall 20V396000 |
| Power Train | 16 · 13.1% | not available | — |
| Engine | 16 · 13.1% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 · 11.5% | not available | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 · 8.2% | not available | — |
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 122 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 20V396000 · 2020 · reported 07/07/2020
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V282000 · 2013 · reported 07/02/2013
In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11V315000 · 2011 · reported 06/08/2011
A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM.… 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.
“MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON BECUASE OF THE ROLLOVER SENSOR ISSUE.”NHTSA complaint 11268364 — filed 10/14/2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE NITRO. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE TURN SIGNALS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE…”NHTSA complaint 11265611 — filed 10/02/2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“WAS DRIVING UP MECHANICSVILLE TURNPIKE IN RICHMOND,VA. HEADING HOME WHEN VEHICLE CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING THEN HAD TO TRY AND START IT BACK UP…”NHTSA complaint 11170509 — filed 01/17/2019 · 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 53 of 122 NHTSA complaints (43.4%), followed by air bags (23), power train (16), engine (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V396000. 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.
