Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

180,040 NHTSA complaints about electrical system issues across 69 makes and 2015 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

180,040 filings · 2015 models · 69 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MASS 180,040 ODI rows
  • MODELS 2015 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 69 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.2% 3,993 crash-flagged
  • RANK #1 of 696 categories
  • SEV CRITICAL 186 deaths · 3556 injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (this)180,040ENGINE157,570POWER TRAIN127,919AIR BAGS126,744
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#1 of 696 standardized categories) with a CRITICAL severity stamp (186 reported fatalities across 2015 models). Open Jeep Grand Cherokee (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM filing-volume reading

The standout signal for electrical system is ODI intake volume: 180,040 filings (MASS band · #1 of 696 standardized categories) across 2015 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 2.2%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Jeep Grand Cherokee against ENGINE on filing totals before treating electrical system volume as a purchase signal.

180,040
Complaints
2015
Models Affected
3,993
Crashes
9,814
Fires
186
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Jeep Grand Cherokee
6,882
2 Chrysler Town AND Country
4,805
3 Chevrolet Malibu
3,951
4 Dodge Grand Caravan
3,824
5 Honda Accord
2,839
6 Ford F-150
2,784
7 Chevrolet Impala
2,784
8 Ford Edge
2,528
9 Jeep Wrangler
2,420
10 Dodge Durango
2,417
11 Honda CR-V
2,201
12 Ford Escape
2,140
13 Subaru Outback
2,134
14 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2,021
15 Jeep Cherokee
2,018
16 RAM 1500
2,007
17 Dodge Journey
1,994
18 Ford Focus
1,900
19 Honda Pilot
1,803
20 Dodge Charger
1,798
21 Hyundai Sonata
1,765
22 Chevrolet Trailblazer
1,665
23 Volkswagen Jetta
1,638
24 Ford Explorer
1,556
25 Ford Fusion
1,542
26 Nissan Altima
1,534
27 Toyota Prius
1,459
28 Chrysler 300
1,383
29 Honda Odyssey
1,316
30 Chevrolet Cobalt
1,284

Recent Complaints

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2024 Jeep Wrangler

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2025 RAM 1500

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My ABS Modules Code C2200 and cruise control does not function. Chrysler states they are not replacing the malfunctioning part nor will they make a new part to purchase.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Same problem since 2024 on the silverado infotainment center goes black, radio cuts out. The dealer is hiding this problem from the buyer and not telling them. GM has been working on this for 2 years

2019 Honda FIT

Dial containing into, fuel quantity, MPG, trip and ODO intermittently will show completely blank (usually in colder weather) and eventually will show. Sometimes takes 2-25 minutes. Honda says the fix

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5

''Stop vehicle and check power supply'' At this point I heard a pop sound and the car died. The dealer said this is a ICCU problem.

2024 Toyota Rav4

The vehicle's dashboard and 9.5" screen go blank while driving down the road. It is random at times and you have no idea how fast you are traveling, viewing screen, etc.. It just goes completely bla

2017 Ford F-150

THe rear camera displays vertical lines. The camera has been replaced, the tailgate wiring harness has been replaced. The wiring integrity has been verified by Ford technician. The code B115E-08 is di

2026 GMC Sierra 1500

Vehicle stalled in busy intersection in McKinney Texas , unable to start are shift into a neutral position on transmission to remove from extreme dangerous intersection, sheriff advised that road sid

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Travelling with my young daughter on the Freeway at Freeway speeds at 9pm (nighttime). The entire vehicle just shut down. EVERYTHING - completely dark. Steering went out. Brakes went out. I had

2020 Ford Escape

For months, I have had restraints indicator lamp warning, specifically for the driver seatbelt buckle sensor circuit, as well as one notification for a fault with the occupant classification system wh

2023 GMC Yukon XL

Onstar connectivity module failed after dealer updates. The onstar module controls super cruise hands free driving. Module can fail during use causing accident. Vehicle did not display any warning on

2024 Volvo S60

The contact owns a 2024 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the radio screen was blank while driving at various speeds. The system rebooted independently soon after the failure; however, the failure re

2023 Chevrolet Tahoe

Since 15,394 miles vehicle has experience multiple system failures upon vehicle startup. 2/24, 2/25, 12/25, 1/26. In all of these 4 instances the brakes become spongy/hard, steering wheel locks, and I

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