Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:WARNING:LAMP
6 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:adas:blindspot:warning:lamp issues across 6 makes and 6 models.
The electrical system:adas:blindspot:warning:lamp is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 6 filings from 6 manufacturers and 6 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the MAZDA CX-5 with 1 filings, followed by JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE and GMC SIERRA 1500. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAZDA CX-5 | 1 |
| 2 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 3 | GMC SIERRA 1500 | 1 |
| 4 | FORD MUSTANG MACH E | 1 |
| 5 | DODGE DURANGO | 1 |
| 6 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the passenger's side-view mirror blind spot detection system sensor was detecting vehicles intermittently. The c
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while reversing, the "Cross Traffic Alert" system failed to operate as intended, creating a hazard for the driver. No warning light
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel flickered. The Blind Spot Detection and several other unknown warning lights were
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling excessively high without the accelerator pedal being depressed. While driving 70 MPH, the tailgate unintendedly
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the massage "Blind Spot Service Unavailable" was displayed and the blind spot arrow was present
Blind spot mogul not working . Not knowing if anything or person is on either side or behind the suv.The component has been inspected by the dealer. Warning light can on.
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.