Find Common Problems & Complaints For Any Vehicle

You're looking for information on car problems and complaints, aren't you? If you're in the market for a car and want to know which models to steer clear of, or perhaps you're curious about the most common problems plaguing specific years of car models, you've come to the right place. Take a gander at our collection of car complaints from folks who experienced issues with their vehicles and officially reported them to the authorities.

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TOP-20 Worst Models

Model Complaints
2009 Ford Fusion
844
2008 Ford Fusion
1189
2010 Ford Fusion
4227
2007 Ford Fusion
990
2000 Ford Focus
3681
2012 Ford Focus
2990
2006 Ford Fusion
687
2011 Ford Focus
102
2010 Ford Focus
264
1999 Ford Windstar
1509
2009 Ford Escape
1290
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
1613
2008 Ford Escape
1702
2010 Ford Escape
1794
2002 Ford Explorer
3276
2000 Ford Explorer
938
2007 Ford Escape
219
2010 Ford F-150
719
2011 Ford F-150
1641
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1265

TOP-20 Best Models

2019 Lexus GX 460
2011 Volvo V50
2019 Cadillac CT6
2015 Chevrolet Express 2500
2018 Toyota Prius c
2020 BMW X7
2018 Kia Optima Hybrid
2019 Volvo V60
2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
2020 Subaru Crosstrek

Popular Categories of Car Problems

Category Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
103720
AIR BAGS
92903
ENGINE
72500
STEERING
71136
POWER TRAIN
71040
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
52564
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
51704
SERVICE BRAKES
39176
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
30661
SUSPENSION
29821
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
26880
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
26249
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
21013
TIRES
20269
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
19564
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
16860
STRUCTURE
14227
SEATS
13953
SEAT BELTS
13439
WHEELS
12268
VISIBILITY/WIPER
11043
VISIBILITY
7301
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
7186
EQUIPMENT
5305
CHILD SEAT
3443
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2502
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2383
INTERIOR LIGHTING
2247
PARKING BRAKE
2206
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1950
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1464
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1300
TRAILER HITCHES
483
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
446
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
227
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
86
COMMUNICATION
27
LANE DEPARTURE
14
BACK OVER PREVENTION
12

Number of Complaints Reported on the First Year

Year Complaints
2020 models
423
2019 models
4103
2018 models
8283
2017 models
11708
2016 models
15904
2015 models
21608
2014 models
27713
2013 models
35743
2012 models
35063
2011 models
36195
2010 models
35334
2009 models
30912
2008 models
43882
2007 models
50486
2006 models
54527
2005 models
55557
2004 models
47889
2003 models
42965
2002 models
43242
2001 models
37440
2000 models
41151
1999 models
34144
1998 models
2401
1997 models
1496
1996 models
1538
1995 models
1807
1994 models
633
1993 models
462
1992 models
413
1991 models
346
1990 models
282
1989 models
69
1988 models
46

Performance

Engine
0-60 times
Horsepower
Upgrades

Exterior

Wheels
Bulbs
Dimensions
Ground clearance
Weight
Upgrades

Interior

Steering wheel
Speakers size
Upgrades

Maintenance

Towing Capacity
Oil Capacity
Wipers size
Fuses
Gas tank size
Battery size
Gas type
Cargo space
Truck bed size
Safety ratings
Complaints
Generations
Upgrades
Manuals
Mpg

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