Problems

Common car problems by model

The 129 problems owners report most, with years affected, typical mileage and fixes

Most reported

2020 Ford Escape SEL EcoBoost AWD, front 11.22.19
#1 · 4,927 complaintsFord EscapeCoolant leak and engine overheating
2018 Ford F-150 XLT Crew Cab, front 11.10.19
#2 · 2,292 complaintsFord F-15010-speed transmission harsh and erratic shifting
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT (front), 10.20.19
#3 · 2,141 complaintsChevrolet Silverado 1500Air conditioning not cooling
2017 Ford Fusion in Ingot Silver, front right, 02-14-2026
#4 · 2,125 complaintsFord FusionPower steering failure

EngineFord Escape

Coolant leak and engine overheating

4,927 complaintsaround 85,000 mi
Worst201320172018
TransmissionFord F-150

10-speed transmission harsh and erratic shifting

2,292 complaintsaround 100,000 mi
Worst201320182019
Body and A/CChevrolet Silverado 1500

Air conditioning not cooling

2,141 complaintsaround 60,000 mi
Worst201420152019
Brakes and steeringFord Fusion

Power steering failure

2,125 complaintsaround 80,000 mi
Worst201220132014
TransmissionFord Focus

PowerShift transmission shudder and failure

2,087 complaintsaround 46,000 mi
Worst201220132014
Body and A/CHonda CR-V

Air conditioning not cooling

1,704 complaintsaround 35,000 mi
Worst201720182019
EngineHyundai Sonata

Engine knocking and failure

1,685 complaintsaround 93,000 mi
Worst201220132015
EngineJeep Cherokee

Engine stalling while driving

1,631 complaintsaround 35,000 mi
Worst201420152019
TransmissionJeep Cherokee

"Service 4WD" and power transfer unit failure

1,533 complaintsaround 86,000 mi
Worst201620172019
EngineKia Sorento

Engine failure and engine fires

1,486 complaintsaround 99,000 mi
Worst201220132016
EngineKia Soul

Engine knocking and failure

1,479 complaintsaround 99,000 mi
Worst201420152016
Body and A/CSubaru Outback

Windshield cracking

1,472 complaintsaround 15,000 mi
Worst201920202022
EngineKia Optima

Engine knocking and failure

1,452 complaintsaround 99,000 mi
Worst201220132015
EngineHyundai Santa Fe

Engine knocking and failure

1,451 complaintsaround 97,000 mi
Worst201320142017
ElectricalFord Edge

Door ajar light stays on

1,431 complaintsaround 47,000 mi
Worst201220132014
EngineFord Edge

Coolant loss and engine overheating

1,382 complaintsaround 77,000 mi
Worst201620172018
EngineFord Fusion

Coolant loss and engine overheating

1,364 complaintsaround 92,000 mi
Worst201620172018
EngineFord F-150

Loss of power while driving

1,281 complaintsaround 64,000 mi
Worst201220132016
Brakes and steeringFord Focus

Power steering failure

1,243 complaintsaround 75,000 mi
Worst201220132014
Body and A/CHonda Civic

Air conditioning not cooling

1,230 complaintsaround 42,000 mi
Worst201620172018
EngineFord Explorer

Exhaust fumes in the cabin

1,165 complaintsaround 30,000 mi
Worst201420152016
EngineHyundai Tucson

Engine failure and engine fires

1,042 complaintsaround 82,000 mi
Worst201620172018
TransmissionJeep Cherokee

Nine-speed transmission problems

1,015 complaintsaround 34,000 mi
Worst201420152016
ElectricalSubaru Outback

Battery keeps dying

969 complaintsaround 22,000 mi
Worst201620172019
Brakes and steeringJeep Wrangler

Death wobble

938 complaintsaround 10,000 mi
Worst201820192021
Body and A/CDodge Grand Caravan

Sliding door problems

922 complaintsaround 61,000 mi
Worst201620172018
EngineKia Soul

Catalytic converter overheating

850 complaintsaround 110,000 mi
Worst201420152016
Brakes and steeringChevrolet Colorado

Power steering failure

824 complaintsaround 61,000 mi
Worst201520162019
Body and A/CSubaru Forester

Windshield cracking

821 complaintsaround 11,000 mi
Worst201820192020
TransmissionNissan Altima

CVT transmission problems

809 complaintsaround 76,000 mi
Worst201320142016
EngineJeep Compass

Engine stalling while driving

780 complaintsaround 37,000 mi
Worst201620182019
Air bags and safetyToyota Corolla

Air bag problems

772 complaintsaround 36,000 mi
Worst201220132016
EngineKia Sportage

Engine knocking and failure

770 complaintsaround 100,000 mi
Worst201220132017
Brakes and steeringHonda CR-V

Automatic emergency braking problems

747 complaintsaround 20,000 mi
Worst201720182019
EngineFord Escape

Engine fires

727 complaintsaround 80,000 mi
Worst201320172018
EngineChevrolet Malibu

Engine stalling and loss of power

721 complaintsaround 70,000 mi
Worst201220132018
EngineChevrolet Equinox

Engine stalling and loss of power

707 complaintsaround 79,000 mi
Worst201220132014
TransmissionNissan Sentra

CVT transmission problems

702 complaintsaround 81,000 mi
Worst201320142015
TransmissionGMC Acadia

"Shift to Park" message

678 complaintsaround 36,000 mi
Worst201720182019
TransmissionNissan Rogue

CVT transmission problems

670 complaintsaround 80,000 mi
Worst201220132016
EngineFord F-150

Engine rattle on start-up (cam phasers)

652 complaintsaround 72,000 mi
Worst201720182019
EngineChevrolet Silverado 1500

Lifter failure and engine ticking

640 complaintsaround 76,000 mi
Worst201920202021
EngineChevrolet Equinox

Excessive oil consumption

630 complaintsaround 96,000 mi
Worst201220132015
TransmissionChevrolet Malibu

"shift to park" message

617 complaintsaround 40,000 mi
Worst201620172018
Brakes and steeringHonda Accord

Automatic emergency braking problems

603 complaintsaround 20,000 mi
Worst201820192020
EngineHyundai Elantra

Engine failure and knocking

586 complaintsaround 77,000 mi
Worst201320172018
Brakes and steeringFord Edge

Brake booster failure

567 complaintsaround 78,000 mi
Worst201220132014
Air bags and safetyBuick Enclave

Air bag recall delays

559 complaintsaround 80,000 mi
Worst201420152017
ElectricalDodge Durango

Tail lights failing

538 complaintsaround 51,000 mi
Worst201420152017
EngineKia Forte

Engine knocking and failure

526 complaintsaround 89,000 mi
Worst201220142015
EngineHyundai Santa Fe

Oil consumption

508 complaintsaround 97,000 mi
Worst201320172018
TransmissionJeep Grand Cherokee

Shifter confusion and rollaway

499 complaintsaround 21,000 mi
Worst201420152022
EngineFord Focus

Purge valve stalling and hard starts

489 complaintsaround 75,000 mi
Worst201220172018
Brakes and steeringToyota Prius

Brake actuator and braking problems

486 complaintsaround 100,000 mi
Worst201220132014
TransmissionChevrolet Silverado 1500

Transmission shudder and harsh shifting

469 complaintsaround 32,000 mi
Worst201620172019
Air bags and safetyHyundai Elantra

Air bag problems

468 complaintsaround 66,000 mi
Worst201220132017
Air bags and safetyDodge Durango

Headrest deploying on its own

454 complaintsaround 75,000 mi
Worst201320142015
EngineDodge Grand Caravan

Stalling and no-start (TIPM)

452 complaintsaround 89,000 mi
Worst201220132016
EngineHonda CR-V

Oil dilution (fuel in the oil)

443 complaintsaround 9,000 mi
Worst201720182019
EngineFord Explorer

Water pump failure

436 complaintsaround 96,000 mi
Worst201320162017
Brakes and steeringNissan Rogue

Automatic emergency braking problems

365 complaintsaround 12,000 mi
Worst201720182019
EngineChevrolet Cruze

Coolant leaks and overheating

365 complaintsaround 72,000 mi
Worst201220132014
ElectricalGMC Terrain

Windshield wipers stop working

362 complaintsaround 75,000 mi
Worst201220142015
ElectricalDodge Charger

Alternator and electrical failure

341 complaintsaround 62,000 mi
Worst201220132014
TransmissionFord Expedition

10-speed transmission problems

330 complaintsaround 73,000 mi
Worst201820192020
ElectricalJeep Grand Cherokee

Electrical failures (TIPM)

316 complaintsaround 73,000 mi
Worst201220132014
Brakes and steeringSubaru Forester

EyeSight automatic braking problems

311 complaintsaround 15,000 mi
Worst201520192020
TransmissionToyota Camry

Transmission hesitation and rough shifting

298 complaintsaround 43,000 mi
Worst201220142018
EngineKia Sorento

Engine fires

295 complaintsaround 90,000 mi
Worst201220162017
EngineRam 1500

Exhaust manifold bolts and ticking

294 complaintsaround 73,000 mi
Worst201320172019
TransmissionHyundai Tucson

Dual-clutch transmission hesitation

290 complaintsaround 14,000 mi
Worst201620172018
Air bags and safetyNissan Pathfinder

Passenger air bag sensor and light

283 complaintsaround 14,000 mi
Worst201320142015
TransmissionFord Escape

Transmission slipping and rough shifting

280 complaintsaround 80,000 mi
Worst201420162017
Body and A/CHonda Odyssey

Sliding door problems

274 complaintsaround 39,000 mi
Worst201820192020
TransmissionFord Fusion

Transmission shifting problems

268 complaintsaround 83,000 mi
Worst201320162017
Brakes and steeringGMC Acadia

"Steering assist reduced" warning

261 complaintsaround 60,000 mi
Worst201220172019
Air bags and safetyNissan Altima

Hood latch and hood flying open

249 complaintsaround 64,000 mi
Worst201320142015
EngineChevrolet Traverse

Timing chain and "Service StabiliTrak" power loss

240 complaintsaround 81,000 mi
Worst201220132014
EngineMazda CX-9

Coolant leaks

237 complaintsaround 90,000 mi
Worst201620172018
Brakes and steeringHyundai Sonata

Clicking steering coupler

232 complaintsaround 87,000 mi
Worst201220132014
EngineGMC Terrain

Oil consumption

231 complaintsaround 93,000 mi
Worst201220132014
EngineAcura MDX

Engine rod bearing failure

231 complaintsaround 92,000 mi
Worst201620172020
Brakes and steeringChevrolet Impala

Power steering failure

217 complaintsaround 66,000 mi
Worst201220142015
Air bags and safetySubaru Impreza

Passenger air bag sensor and light

215 complaintsaround 41,000 mi
Worst201220132014
Body and A/CToyota Sienna

Sliding door problems

213 complaintsaround 49,000 mi
Worst201220132015
ElectricalDodge Durango

TIPM and fuel pump relay failure

210 complaintsaround 65,000 mi
Worst201220132014
Air bags and safetyFord Explorer

Rear axle and suspension bolt failure

208 complaintsaround 100,000 mi
Worst201320142016
EngineFord Expedition

Cam phaser rattle

204 complaintsaround 81,000 mi
Worst201820192020
EngineToyota Tundra

Engine failure

202 complaintsaround 44,000 mi
Worst202220232024
EngineHonda Pilot

Fuel injector failure

201 complaintsaround 58,000 mi
Worst201620172019
TransmissionNissan Pathfinder

CVT transmission problems

200 complaintsaround 46,000 mi
Worst201320142015
Body and A/CRam 1500

Tailgate opening by itself

193 complaintsaround 37,000 mi
Worst201520162020
ElectricalRam 1500

Touch screen and infotainment failures

181 complaintsaround 37,000 mi
Worst201820192022
ElectricalVolkswagen Tiguan

Air bag light and clock spring

181 complaintsaround 54,000 mi
Worst201320142016
TransmissionJeep Wrangler

Clutch failure

179 complaintsaround 31,000 mi
Worst201820192021
Brakes and steeringChevrolet Traverse

Power steering failure

174 complaintsaround 61,000 mi
Worst201220152016
EngineChevrolet Trax

Check engine light and loss of power

171 complaintsaround 50,000 mi
Worst201620172024
TransmissionNissan Versa

CVT transmission problems

162 complaintsaround 78,000 mi
Worst201220132014
TransmissionChevrolet Colorado

Transmission shudder

161 complaintsaround 18,000 mi
Worst201620172019
EngineGMC Terrain

Timing chain wear

151 complaintsaround 95,000 mi
Worst201220132014
ElectricalHonda Pilot

Infotainment screen freezing or rebooting

149 complaintsaround 6,000 mi
Worst201620192020
EngineChevrolet Tahoe

Lifter failure and ticking

148 complaintsaround 85,000 mi
Worst201520212022
ElectricalHonda Accord

Infotainment screen freezing or rebooting

140 complaintsaround 36,000 mi
Worst201720212022
EngineJeep Compass

Oil consumption

137 complaintsaround 15,000 mi
Worst201720182019
TransmissionToyota Highlander

Transmission hesitation and rough shifting

136 complaintsaround 16,000 mi
Worst201720192021
Brakes and steeringHonda Civic

Automatic emergency braking problems

135 complaintsaround 12,000 mi
Worst201620192022
TransmissionAcura MDX

Nine-speed transmission problems

133 complaintsaround 34,000 mi
Worst201620172020
Brakes and steeringChevrolet Tahoe

Hard brake pedal

128 complaintsaround 65,000 mi
Worst201520162017
TransmissionHonda Odyssey

Transmission jerking and rough shifting

126 complaintsaround 27,000 mi
Worst201420182019
Air bags and safetyToyota 4Runner

Air bag recalls and warning lights

124 complaintsaround 33,000 mi
Worst201220132015
Brakes and steeringKia Optima

Clicking steering coupler

119 complaintsaround 67,000 mi
Worst201220132014
Brakes and steeringNissan Sentra

Automatic emergency braking problems

113 complaintsaround 25,000 mi
Worst201820192020
EngineVolkswagen Tiguan

Oil consumption

113 complaints
Worst202120222023
Brakes and steeringNissan Altima

Automatic emergency braking problems

103 complaintsaround 21,000 mi
Worst201820192020
TransmissionHonda Pilot

Transmission jerking and rough shifting

101 complaintsaround 43,000 mi
Worst201620172019
ElectricalHonda Odyssey

Infotainment screen freezing or rebooting

100 complaintsaround 9,000 mi
Worst201820192020
TransmissionVolkswagen Jetta

Transmission slipping and shifting problems

99 complaintsaround 60,000 mi
Worst201320142019
ElectricalSubaru Outback

Infotainment screen freezing or rebooting

98 complaintsaround 11,000 mi
Worst201820202021
Brakes and steeringMazda CX-9

Brake booster failure and hissing pedal

96 complaintsaround 58,000 mi
Worst201220132014
TransmissionNissan Murano

CVT transmission problems

82 complaintsaround 79,000 mi
Worst201220142015
Body and A/CNissan Murano

Sunroof shattering

82 complaintsaround 39,000 mi
Worst201220142015
TransmissionFord Mustang

Transmission shifting problems

80 complaintsaround 23,000 mi
Worst201220152018
EngineSubaru Forester

Excessive oil consumption

79 complaintsaround 44,000 mi
Worst201220142015
TransmissionToyota RAV4

Transmission hesitation and rough shifting

77 complaintsaround 25,000 mi
Worst201320152019
TransmissionToyota Tacoma

Transmission shifting problems

77 complaintsaround 5,000 mi
Worst201620172018
Brakes and steeringMazda CX-5

Automatic emergency braking problems

70 complaintsaround 15,000 mi
Worst201620172018
Air bags and safetyJeep Wrangler

Frame and steering weld cracks

67 complaintsaround 5,000 mi
Worst201620182019
EngineToyota RAV4

Fuel tank will not fill all the way

66 complaints
Worst201920202021
Body and A/CJeep Grand Cherokee

Air suspension failure

65 complaintsaround 62,000 mi
Worst201220142018