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.
66 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 Problems41,649
Most reports: 2015 Chrysler 200 (617) · median 50k miles · 893 model years
- Brake Problems32,038
Most reports: 2018 Ram 2500 (2,335) · median 37k miles · 881 model years
ABS Light On 6,220 · Brake Booster and Hard Pedal Problems 2,895 · Brake Fluid Leaks and Brake Line Failure 586
Most reports: 2017 Ford Escape (1,332) · median 71k miles · 704 model years
Most reports: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (391) · median 39k miles · 838 model years
- Engine Failure Problems18,835
Most reports: 2017 Ford Escape (623) · median 74k miles · 434 model years
- Airbag Problems16,116
Most reports: 2014 Volkswagen Passat (354) · median 45k miles · 610 model years
Takata Airbag Recall 6,309 · Airbag Light On 2,434 · Passenger Airbag Sensor Problems 1,026
Most reports: 2014 Ford Focus (847) · median 50k miles · 487 model years
Transmission Jerks or Lurches 7,460 · Transmission Hesitation When Accelerating 3,209 · Transmission Slipping 2,602
Most reports: 2017 Ford Escape (1,562) · median 75k miles · 329 model years
Head Gasket Problems 2,018
- Battery Drain Problems13,072
Most reports: 2017 Subaru Outback (336) · median 36k miles · 572 model years
- Windshield Problems11,039
Most reports: 2019 Subaru Forester (399) · median 23k miles · 421 model years
- Suspension Problems10,424
Most reports: 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty (678) · median 30k miles · 421 model years
- Power Steering Problems10,046
Most reports: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado (418) · median 56k miles · 358 model years
Most reports: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee (501) · median 50k miles · 509 model years
Most reports: 2022 Tesla Model 3 (341) · median 19k miles · 341 model years
Most reports: 2021 Tesla Model Y (363) · median 23k miles · 351 model years
Most reports: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette (225) · median 23k miles · 449 model years
Most reports: 2017 Jeep Cherokee (196) · median 41k miles · 417 model years
Most reports: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe (161) · median 53k miles · 186 model years
Most reports: 2016 Honda Civic (214) · median 45k miles · 368 model years
- Headlight Problems5,190
Most reports: 2015 Acura RDX (335) · median 53k miles · 212 model years
- Transmission Failure5,010
Most reports: 2018 Ford F-150 (180) · median 73k miles · 243 model years
Most reports: 2019 Honda Odyssey (129) · median 25k miles · 287 model years
Most reports: 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty (729) · median 23k miles · 93 model years
Most reports: 2018 Ford F-150 (195) · median 62k miles · 240 model years
Most reports: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (164) · median 46k miles · 266 model years
Most reports: 2022 Honda Civic (556) · median 35k miles · 110 model years
- Fuel Pump Problems4,043
Most reports: 2018 Honda Accord (155) · median 61k miles · 256 model years
Most reports: 2024 Jeep Wrangler (132) · median 25k miles · 158 model years
Most reports: 2017 Jeep Cherokee (592) · median 42k miles · 56 model years
- Vehicle Fire Reports2,995
Most reports: 2014 Ford Escape (97) · median 60k miles · 252 model years
Most reports: 2016 Hyundai Tucson (198) · median 49k miles · 142 model years
Most reports: 2014 Ford Focus (85) · median 67k miles · 220 model years
Most reports: 2014 Jeep Cherokee (273) · median 60k miles · 110 model years
Most reports: 2019 Jeep Cherokee (113) · median 55k miles · 126 model years
Most reports: 2015 Chevrolet Equinox (243) · median 60k miles · 106 model years
Most reports: 2017 Ford Explorer (418) · median 80k miles · 41 model years
Most reports: 2014 Jeep Wrangler (124) · median 70k miles · 123 model years
Most reports: 2015 GMC Yukon (247) · median 55k miles · 92 model years
Most reports: 2023 Honda HR-V (475) · median 41k miles · 39 model years
Most reports: 2014 Kia Sorento (147) · median 50k miles · 125 model years
Most reports: 2018 Honda Accord (101) · median 63k miles · 115 model years
Most reports: 2019 Jeep Cherokee (437) · median 76k miles · 21 model years
Most reports: 2016 Ford F-150 (128) · median 75k miles · 66 model years
Most reports: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan (395) · median 58k miles · 30 model years
Most reports: 2018 Ford F-150 (227) · median 75k miles · 64 model years
Most reports: 2016 Ford Explorer (140) · median 49k miles · 85 model years
- Water Leak Problems1,108
Most reports: 2019 Ram 1500 (63) · median 47k miles · 96 model years
Most reports: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee (65) · median 40k miles · 84 model years
Most reports: 2018 Ford F-150 (48) · median 33k miles · 96 model years
Most reports: 2018 Honda CR-V (77) · median 34k miles · 85 model years
Most reports: 2022 Toyota Tundra (72) · median 30k miles · 67 model years
Most reports: 2017 Honda Pilot (56) · median 30k miles · 56 model years
Most reports: 2016 Ram 1500 (80) · median 103k miles · 32 model years
Most reports: 2015 Ford Edge (29) · median 29k miles · 82 model years
Most reports: 2026 Tesla Model Y (101) · median 17k miles · 26 model years
Most reports: 2023 Tesla Model Y (17) · median 15k miles · 55 model years