Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

9,765 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:ignition issues across 44 makes and 676 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:IGNITION

9,765 filings · 676 models · 44 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 9,765 ODI rows
  • MODELS 676 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 44 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.3% 220 crash-flagged
  • RANK #31 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 30 deaths · 162 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#31 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (30 reported fatalities across 676 models). Open Ford Focus (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION filing-volume reading

The standout signal for electrical system:ignition is ODI intake volume: 9,765 filings (HEAVY band · #31 of 696 standardized categories) across 676 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 2.3%.

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 Ford Focus against SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR on filing totals before treating electrical system:ignition volume as a purchase signal.

9,765
Complaints
676
Models Affected
220
Crashes
436
Fires
30
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Focus
1,253
2 Ford Taurus
273
3 Honda Accord
243
4 Saturn ION
230
5 Volkswagen Passat
217
6 Volkswagen Jetta
209
7 Nissan Maxima
180
8 Pontiac Grand AM
160
9 Honda Civic
136
10 Dodge Caravan
136
11 Jeep Grand Cherokee
122
12 Ford Explorer
117
13 Ford Tempo
116
14 Ford Escort
113
15 Chevrolet Cavalier
108
16 Ford F-150
106
17 Chevrolet Cobalt
106
18 Chevrolet Malibu
99
19 Audi A4
96
20 Chevrolet Impala
89
21 Ford Mustang
88
22 Plymouth Voyager
83
23 Ford Aerostar
83
24 Ford Windstar
82
25 Pontiac Grand Prix
73
26 Mercury Sable
73
27 Lincoln Town CAR
69
28 Chrysler Town AND Country
68
29 Ford Escape
65
30 Saturn VUE
63

Recent Complaints

2015 Dodge Dart

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while turning off the vehicle, the key was difficult to

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that on several occasions, while inserting the key into the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, on several occasions wh

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the ignition switch was locked and failed to release the key. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the cause of the failure

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System). While placing the

2012 Chrysler Town AND Country

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to turn off. The contact stated

2015 Chevrolet Camaro

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the ignition switch was hot. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer w

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon arriving at the destination and turning off the vehicle, several attempts were needed to release the key from the ignitio

2017 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that at start up, the contact became aware that the ON/OFF ignition switch was fractured, and a half of the ignition switch was missing. No wa

2003 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there were several mechanical failures with the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a failure with the ignition switch, and the key

2019 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently and downshifted unintendedly. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the g

2014 GMC Yukon XL

The contact's wife owns a 2014 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start with the key in the ignition. The failure persisted and a yellow anti-theft warn

2002 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifted in park(P), the key failed to release while the engine was running. The contact drove to a local O'Reilly's where one of the

2005 Saturn ION

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the ignition key was stuck inside the ignition key slot, and the vehicle failed to start. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. T

1998 Honda Odyssey

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Odyssey. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The contact was able to turn the key to start the vehicle; however, the contact was unable to

2002 Cadillac Deville Crash

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly shut off, causing the driver to lose control of the ste

2020 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact waited for a while to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle did not start as intended. The contact stated that on sever

2004 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it was difficult to place the key into the ignition, and it was also difficult to remove the key from the ig

2010 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH and making a right turn, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn

2018 RAM Promaster

The contact owns a 2018 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it failed to start. The contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition; however, the key was st

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