Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

6,487 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:ignition:switch issues across 44 makes and 449 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:SWITCH

6,487 filings · 449 models · 44 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 6,487 ODI rows
  • MODELS 449 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 44 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.8% 119 crash-flagged
  • RANK #42 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 16 deaths · 98 injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH (this)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:S…6,487VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/…6,323FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:…6,676ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMEN…6,292
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#42 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (16 reported fatalities across 449 models). Open Ford Focus (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH filing-volume reading

The standout signal for electrical system:ignition:switch is ODI intake volume: 6,487 filings (HEAVY band · #42 of 696 standardized categories) across 449 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.8%.

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 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER on filing totals before treating electrical system:ignition:switch volume as a purchase signal.

6,487
Complaints
449
Models Affected
119
Crashes
1,279
Fires
16
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Focus
798
2 Honda Accord
462
3 Ford Aerostar
270
4 Ford Taurus
257
5 Ford Escort
241
6 Pontiac Grand AM
212
7 Saturn ION
154
8 Chevrolet Cavalier
137
9 Ford Mustang
123
10 Honda Civic
113
11 Chevrolet Malibu
111
12 Ford Tempo
107
13 Honda Odyssey
93
14 Lincoln Town CAR
92
15 Ford Ranger
86
16 Ford Thunderbird
82
17 Mercury Grand Marquis
80
18 Ford Crown Victoria
78
19 Mercury Sable
73
20 Dodge RAM
70
21 Ford F-150
67
22 Jeep Grand Cherokee
58
23 Audi A4
54
24 Chevrolet Impala
53
25 Chevrolet Cobalt
53
26 Honda CR-V
51
27 Mercury Cougar
50
28 Ford Explorer
49
29 Audi A6
42

Recent Complaints

2007 BMW X3

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer to be repaired under an undisclosed Takata recall repair; however, after the recall repair was performe

2016 GMC Canyon

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that after arriving to his destination, he became aware that the ignition switch would not release the key. After restarting the vehicle and then

2019 Volkswagen Jetta

See attached document for complaint

2017 Toyota Rav4

The contact owns 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving downhill at night with the headlights illuminated, the windshield darkened, and the contact lost visibility of the roadway. The vehi

1999 Honda Civic

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost electrical power inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to t

2018 Nissan Frontier

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that upon inserting the key in the ignition switch to start the vehicle, the ignition switch was significantly loose, preventing the vehicle

1999 Honda Odyssey

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed tha

1999 Honda Prelude

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Prelude. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact became aware that the failure was due to the ign

2015 Chevrolet Camaro

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the flip key failed to operate as designed and became stuck in the igniti

2007 Cadillac CTS

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated upon parking the vehicle, he attempted to release the ignition key from the ignition switch however, the key remained stuck inside the ignition

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after pulling into the garage and parking the vehicle, the vehicle was turned off however, the key had seized in the ignition switc

2018 Porsche 911

The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Carrera. The contact stated while driving at 50MPH when the contact attempted to turn off their headlight switch on the vehicle but instead accidentally hit the ignitio

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact’s mother stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact stated no warning lights was illuminate

2019 RAM 1500 Fire

The contact owned a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while inside of her residence the vehicle was parked in the driveway when without warning the vehicle independently engulfed with flames. The

2007 Chrysler 300

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, her vehicle shut off without warning. Unable to restart the vehicle, the contact had the vehicle towed to her hom

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SEVERAL TIMES IN ORD

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE KEY WAS PLACED INTO THE IGNITION, THE KEY FAILED TO TURN. THE

2015 Subaru Impreza

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEAL

2016 Subaru Forester

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BEFORE THE KEY RELEASED AND WAS REMOVED FROM

2003 Honda Element

2003 HONDA ELEMENT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND IGNITION SWITCH SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED DURING THE RECALL REPAIR PROCE

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