Car problems by symptom

Problems, every car at once

Pick a symptom to see which cars report it most and the mileage where it tends to start. Each page also covers what a shop checks first and when it's time to stop driving.

53 symptoms, ranked by reports

Bars count owner complaints to NHTSA on the vehicles covered here. A report can fall under more than one symptom, so these don't add up to the site total.

Engine Stalling Problems41,539
Most reports: 2015 Chrysler 200 (615) · median 50k miles · 893 model years
Brake Problems31,994
Most reports: 2018 Ram 2500 (2,331) · median 37k miles · 881 model years
ABS Light On 6,199
Check Engine Light Problems26,147
Most reports: 2017 Ford Escape (1,330) · median 71k miles · 703 model years
Infotainment and Screen Problems23,960
Most reports: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (391) · median 39k miles · 836 model years
Engine Failure Problems18,758
Most reports: 2017 Ford Escape (622) · median 74k miles · 433 model years
Airbag Problems16,092
Most reports: 2014 Volkswagen Passat (354) · median 45k miles · 609 model years
Takata Airbag Recall 6,306 · Airbag Light On 2,433 · Passenger Airbag Sensor Problems 1,026
Transmission Problems (Shudder and Hard Shifts)15,027
Most reports: 2014 Ford Focus (847) · median 50k miles · 485 model years
Transmission Jerks or Lurches 7,439 · Transmission Hesitation When Accelerating 3,204 · Transmission Slipping 2,588
Overheating and Coolant Leak Problems13,370
Most reports: 2017 Ford Escape (1,558) · median 75k miles · 328 model years
Head Gasket Problems 2,012
Battery Drain Problems13,033
Most reports: 2017 Subaru Outback (336) · median 36k miles · 571 model years
Windshield Problems11,023
Most reports: 2019 Subaru Forester (399) · median 23k miles · 421 model years
Suspension Problems10,408
Most reports: 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty (678) · median 30k miles · 421 model years
Power Steering Problems10,031
Most reports: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado (418) · median 56k miles · 357 model years
Seat Belt and Seat Problems9,323
Most reports: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee (501) · median 50k miles · 507 model years
Phantom Braking Problems7,487
Most reports: 2022 Tesla Model 3 (341) · median 19k miles · 340 model years
Adaptive Cruise and Lane Assist Problems6,771
Most reports: 2021 Tesla Model Y (363) · median 23k miles · 351 model years
Wheel Bearing and Tire Problems6,222
Most reports: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette (225) · median 23k miles · 448 model years
Multiple Warning Lights On6,125
Most reports: 2017 Jeep Cherokee (196) · median 40k miles · 416 model years
Oil Consumption Problems5,814
Most reports: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe (161) · median 53k miles · 186 model years
AC Problems (Blowing Warm Air, Compressor Failure)5,499
Most reports: 2016 Honda Civic (214) · median 45k miles · 368 model years
Headlight Problems5,177
Most reports: 2015 Acura RDX (334) · median 53k miles · 211 model years
Transmission Failure4,997
Most reports: 2018 Ford F-150 (180) · median 73k miles · 243 model years
Forward Collision Warning Problems4,664
Most reports: 2019 Honda Odyssey (125) · median 25k miles · 287 model years
Steering Wheel Shakes (Death Wobble)4,454
Most reports: 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty (729) · median 23k miles · 93 model years
Engine Rattle and Ticking Noise4,253
Most reports: 2018 Ford F-150 (195) · median 62k miles · 240 model years
Traction Control and StabiliTrak Problems4,246
Most reports: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (164) · median 46k miles · 266 model years
Steering Problems (Sticky or Notchy Steering)4,101
Most reports: 2022 Honda Civic (556) · median 35k miles · 110 model years
Fuel Pump Problems4,028
Most reports: 2018 Honda Accord (154) · median 61k miles · 255 model years
Hybrid System Problems3,320
Most reports: 2024 Jeep Wrangler (131) · median 25k miles · 158 model years
Vehicle Fire Reports2,988
Most reports: 2014 Ford Escape (97) · median 60k miles · 252 model years
Door Latch and Lock Problems2,903
Most reports: 2016 Hyundai Tucson (198) · median 49k miles · 142 model years
Loses Power When Accelerating2,711
Most reports: 2014 Ford Focus (85) · median 67k miles · 220 model years
Driveshaft, Axle and 4WD Problems2,017
Most reports: 2019 Jeep Cherokee (112) · median 55k miles · 125 model years
Windshield Wiper Failure1,969
Most reports: 2015 Chevrolet Equinox (243) · median 60k miles · 106 model years
Engine Oil Leak Problems1,800
Most reports: 2014 Jeep Wrangler (124) · median 70k miles · 123 model years
Tail Light and Brake Light Failure1,778
Most reports: 2015 GMC Yukon (247) · median 55k miles · 92 model years
Paint and Rust Problems1,691
Most reports: 2014 Kia Sorento (147) · median 50k miles · 125 model years
Turbo Failure and Boost Problems1,654
Most reports: 2018 Honda Accord (101) · median 63k miles · 115 model years
Timing Chain and Cam Phaser Problems1,348
Most reports: 2018 Ford F-150 (227) · median 75k miles · 64 model years
Water Leak Problems1,105
Most reports: 2019 Ram 1500 (63) · median 47k miles · 96 model years
Tailgate and Liftgate Problems1,056
Most reports: 2018 Ford F-150 (48) · median 33k miles · 95 model years
Fuel Leak and Fuel Gauge Problems1,024
Most reports: 2018 Honda CR-V (77) · median 34k miles · 85 model years
Auto Start-Stop Problems807
Most reports: 2017 Honda Pilot (56) · median 30k miles · 55 model years
Diesel Fuel System and Injector Problems769
Most reports: 2016 Ram 1500 (80) · median 103k miles · 32 model years
Sunroof Shattering605
Most reports: 2015 Ford Edge (29) · median 29k miles · 82 model years
Unintended Acceleration415
Most reports: 2023 Tesla Model Y (17) · median 15k miles · 55 model years