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.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
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
Filing-volume 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.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Focus | |
| 2 | Ford Taurus | |
| 3 | Honda Accord | |
| 4 | Saturn ION | |
| 5 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| 6 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 7 | Nissan Maxima | |
| 8 | Pontiac Grand AM | |
| 9 | Honda Civic | |
| 10 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 11 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 12 | Ford Explorer | |
| 13 | Ford Tempo | |
| 14 | Ford Escort | |
| 15 | Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| 16 | Ford F-150 | |
| 17 | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| 18 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 19 | Audi A4 | |
| 20 | Chevrolet Impala | |
| 21 | Ford Mustang | |
| 22 | Plymouth Voyager | |
| 23 | Ford Aerostar | |
| 24 | Ford Windstar | |
| 25 | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| 26 | Mercury Sable | |
| 27 | Lincoln Town CAR | |
| 28 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 29 | Ford Escape | |
| 30 | Saturn VUE |
Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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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