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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

973 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module issues across 37 makes and 192 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:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

973 filings · 192 models · 37 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 973 ODI rows
  • MODELS 192 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 37 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.1% 11 crash-flagged
  • RANK #161 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 8 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#161 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 192 models). Open Chevrolet Malibu (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE severity reading

The standout signal for electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 8 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 973 filings (MODERATE volume).

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Chevrolet Malibu against STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS on filing totals before treating electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module volume as a purchase signal.

973
Complaints
192
Models Affected
11
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Chevrolet Malibu
280
2 Pontiac Grand AM
133
3 Chevrolet Impala
61
4 Oldsmobile Alero
44
5 Saturn ION
39
6 Ford Focus
18
7 Audi S4
16
8 Honda Accord
14
9 Oldsmobile Cutlass
12
10 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
12
11 Oldsmobile Intrigue
10
12 Ford Taurus
8
13 Volkswagen Jetta
7
14 Chevrolet Corvette
7
15 Chevrolet Cavalier
7
16 Nissan Maxima
6
17 Jeep Grand Cherokee
6
18 Ford Explorer
6
19 Chevrolet Tahoe
6
20 Pontiac Pontiac
5
21 Pontiac Grand Prix
5
22 Ford Escape
5
23 Chrysler Town AND Country
5
24 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
5
25 Chevrolet Lumina
5
26 Pontiac Sunfire
4
27 Mercury Sable
4
28 Ford Ranger
4
29 Ford F-150
4
30 Ford Expedition
4

Recent Complaints

2013 BMW 750li

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the door failed to open. The contact attempted to unlock the knob and open the door. There were no warning ligh

2013 KIA Optima

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was stolen. The vehicle had been repaired by the dealer for an unknown recall for the anti-theft s

2001 Ford Ranger

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it was discovered that the anti-theft system was inoperable and failed to function as designed. The anti-thef

2011 Ford Taurus

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unaware of

2014 Mercedes-Benz C300

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that an unidentified recall was previously completed on the vehicle; however, the recall remedy failed to prevent the failure from occurr

2010 Mercedes-Benz C300

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel locked. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicl

2012 KIA Sportage

See attached letter

2020 Volkswagen Jetta

The SOS emergency that is supposed to work when you press the button or if your car is stolen the module failed and on months of back order

2008 Hummer H3

The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The anti-theft system warning light illuminated. The contact waited 10 minutes for the vehicle to reset, per the

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started.

2023 Subaru Outback

The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle from the dealer on October 3, 2022, he noticed that the automatic collision alert to the Emergency Services,

2012 GMC Canyon

The Passcode Anti-theft system randomly triggers when attempting to start the vehicle. When it triggers, the vehicle cannot be started for at least 10 minutes. I have had this system trigger multiple

2021 KIA Forte Crash

A defect in 2021 Kia Forte vehicle engine start and security systems allows for the rear window to be broken without an alarm activation and the car to be started without a key or key-like device. The

2016 Mazda Mazda6

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the security indicator light was continuously flashing. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and diagnose

2010 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 75 MPH, the ignition key fell out of the ignition module. There were no warning lights illuminated. The

2019 Nissan Kicks

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the alarm activated independently and was deactivated using the key fob. Later that day the contact went to

2008 Chevrolet Malibu

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the anti-theft lock warning light was blinking. The local dealer was not contacte

2009 Mercedes-Benz C300

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO NOT BE ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ

2009 Ford Flex

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FLEX. WHILE THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION, THE ANTI-LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPEND

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE

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