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2016 Ford Explorer Structure Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE · data through 11/01/2026

378Structure complaints
15.3%Of all 2,465 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure ranks on this vehicle

STEERING505 · 20.5%
Unspecified / other433 · 17.6%
ENGINE382 · 15.5%
STRUCTURE378 · 15.3%
STRUCTURE:BODY202 · 8.2%

Share of the 2,465 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford Explorer overview page.

Structure complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford Explorer have structure problems?

Structure is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford Explorer: 378 of 2,465 complaints on file (15.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Ford Explorer have in total?

2,465 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 39 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 59 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.