Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR:INTEGRATED STARTER(OTHER THAN PROPULSION)
12 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator:integrated starter(other than propulsion) issues across 8 makes and 12 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.
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ODI category ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR:INTEGRATED STARTER(OTHER THAN PROPULSION)
12 filings · 12 models · 8 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 12 ODI rows
- MODELS 12 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 8 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 8.3% 1 crash-flagged
- RANK #442 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR:INTEGRATED STARTER(OTHER THAN PROPULSION) sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#442 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 12 models). Open Volkswagen Jetta (category leader) →
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR:INTEGRATED STARTER(OTHER THAN PROPULSION) severity reading
The standout signal for electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator:integrated starter(other than propulsion) is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 12 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Volkswagen Jetta against AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:STATUS INDICATOR LAMP/LIGHT on filing totals before treating electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator:integrated starter(other than propulsion) volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 2 | KIA Sportage | |
| 3 | Hyundai Sonata | |
| 4 | Honda Accord | |
| 5 | GMC Yukon | |
| 6 | Ford F-150 | |
| 7 | Ford Escape | |
| 8 | Ford Bronco | |
| 9 | Dodge Durango | |
| 10 | Chevrolet Volt | |
| 11 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 12 | Chevrolet Malibu ECO |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The brake pad sensor warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electrical system and the engine seized. The contact noticed fire and smoke which exited from
I hardly used this car and had it diagnosed and new battery but the car intermittently won’t start some times but there is no reason known
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the message "Reduce Propulsion" was suddenly displayed, and the vehicle decelerated to 30 MPH. The veh
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO. The contact stated while at a stop light, the power steering was difficult to turn, and the vehicle stalled. The Service battery charging system displaye
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start with the check engine warning light and battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light and several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle started to stall. The cont
7am turn car on and let it. Warm up for a couple min then out of No we're car turns off . Another day another morning turn car on and seconds pass and car turns off repairs I did as u can see in invo
2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE TO VEHICLE.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and attempting to accelerate, a warning message to pull over and restart the vehicle was displayed. The vehicle independentl
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 45-55 MPH in the rain, the instrument panel lights, the interior and exterior lights of the vehicle inadvertentl
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle loss motive power. The contact pulls the vehicle over to the side of the road. There were no warning lights il
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