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 — Steering (19.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 1655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 333 · 19.1% | No official action | — |
| Structure | 254 · 14.5% | Recalled | Recall 24V031000 |
| Engine | 225 · 12.9% | Investigation closed | EA17002 · PE16008 |
| Structure:body | 130 · 7.4% | Recalled | Recall 24V031000 |
| Back Over Prevention | 92 · 5.3% | Recalled | Recall 25V695000 |
| Electrical System | 86 · 4.9% | 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 1,748 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 19V435000 · 2019 · reported 06/10/2019
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and 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 17E048000 · 2017 · reported 08/28/2017
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can 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 15V464000 · 2015 · reported 07/24/2015
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, 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 16V245000 · 2016 · reported 04/26/2016
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, 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 20V692000 · 2020 · reported 11/10/2020
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which 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 21V537000 · 2021 · reported 07/15/2021
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, 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 20V675000 · 2020 · reported 03/12/2021
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, 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 24V031000 · 2024 · reported 01/19/2024
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard 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 25V695000 · 2025 · reported 10/13/2025
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing 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.
“AUGUST 19:IDENTIFIED 3 ERROR CODES, ONE OF WHICH WAS THE POWER STEERING. TECH. SAID VEHICLE WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER IF IT LOST POWER…”NHTSA complaint 10907077 — filed 09/16/2016 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN (AT A STOP LIGHT)AND HEARD A "THUMP" I GOT OUT TO INVESTIGATE…”NHTSA complaint 10901987 — filed 08/27/2016 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“I'VE HAD MY 2015 EXPLORER FOR A YEAR NOW. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT, WHEN YOU GET ON THE GAS SUCH AS MERGING IN TRAFFIC…”NHTSA complaint 10897845 — filed 08/23/2016 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 394 of 1,748 NHTSA complaints (22.5%), followed by steering (333), structure (254), engine (225). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
1,748 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 36 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 95 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V435000. 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.
