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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
3,812 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery issues across 50 makes and 636 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:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
3,812 filings · 636 models · 50 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS HEAVY 3,812 ODI rows
- MODELS 636 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 50 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 2.1% 79 crash-flagged
- RANK #64 of 696 categories
- SEV FATAL 11 deaths · 78 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#64 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (11 reported fatalities across 636 models). Open Chevrolet Suburban (category leader) →
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY filing-volume reading
The standout signal for electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery is ODI intake volume: 3,812 filings (HEAVY band · #64 of 696 standardized categories) across 636 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 2.1%.
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 Chevrolet Suburban against ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD on filing totals before treating electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Suburban | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| 3 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 4 | Ford Focus | |
| 5 | Ford Taurus | |
| 6 | Pontiac Grand AM | |
| 7 | Toyota Camry | |
| 8 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 9 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 10 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 11 | GMC Suburban | |
| 12 | KIA Sephia | |
| 13 | Buick Lesabre | |
| 14 | Ford Explorer | |
| 15 | Cadillac Deville | |
| 16 | Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| 17 | Dodge Neon | |
| 18 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 19 | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| 20 | Toyota Prius | |
| 21 | Honda Civic | |
| 22 | Chevrolet S10 | |
| 23 | Honda Accord | |
| 24 | Subaru Outback | |
| 25 | Pontiac Bonneville | |
| 26 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 27 | Buick Park Avenue | |
| 28 | Saturn SL | |
| 29 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 30 | Ford Windstar |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-70. The contact stated that while attempting to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The engine malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehic
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, and the vehicle de
The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart
The contact owns a 2024 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the expressway at 60 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle then lost motive power while stopped at a stopli
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended, and the vehicle needed to be jump-started. The vehicle was tak
The front battery kept getting drained then one day it just wouldn't crank opened up the generator thing and noticed that it had been fried now my car won't crank or nothing and I don't understand why
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT
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The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The c
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the deal
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the 12-Volt battery had become inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power while attempting to start the vehicle. The
2023 Mazda cx50 with 28k miles. This vehicle was purchased 3mths ago. The cx50 has locked me out 5 times & had a dead battery each time. Has been to dealership 3 times. No repairs made after deale
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. Several unknown warning lights were illu
I entered then attempted to start my Lexus on November 11, 2025. The car would not start - the dashboard lights fleshed briefly, then the car was completely dead. There was not a light on anywhere.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway, the hood unexpectedly opened. The instrument cluster was blank, and while it was raining, water entered the ve
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact exited the vehicle, unlatched
This incident appears to relate to NHTSA ongoing investigation at Tesla's low voltage battery system failure causing door handle malfunction. (September 26, 2025) 2021 Model Y front and rear doors (
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact st
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the instrument panel was illuminated while att
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