Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
6,292 NHTSA complaints about electrical system: instrument cluster/panel issues across 50 makes and 568 models.
The electrical system: instrument cluster/panel is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 6,292 filings from 50 manufacturers and 568 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 33 crashes, 72 fires, 27 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER with 519 filings, followed by CHEVROLET IMPALA and CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | 519 |
| 2 | CHEVROLET IMPALA | 370 |
| 3 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 345 |
| 4 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 322 |
| 5 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 182 |
| 6 | CHEVROLET CAVALIER | 171 |
| 7 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 | 144 |
| 8 | GMC ENVOY | 123 |
| 9 | GMC SIERRA 1500 | 114 |
| 10 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 | 112 |
| 11 | CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 | 111 |
| 12 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 100 |
| 13 | CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO | 100 |
| 14 | AUDI TT | 78 |
| 15 | GMC YUKON | 76 |
| 16 | CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT | 75 |
| 17 | FORD MUSTANG | 73 |
| 18 | DODGE DURANGO | 72 |
| 19 | CHEVROLET AVALANCHE | 65 |
| 20 | FORD F-150 | 64 |
| 21 | AUDI S4 | 64 |
| 22 | FORD WINDSTAR | 61 |
| 23 | HONDA ACCORD | 58 |
| 24 | GMC YUKON DENALI | 52 |
| 25 | BUICK LUCERNE | 52 |
| 26 | GMC SIERRA 2500 | 50 |
| 27 | GMC ENVOY XL | 50 |
| 28 | GMC SIERRA | 46 |
| 29 | TOYOTA PRIUS | 43 |
| 30 | GMC YUKON XL | 41 |
Recent Complaints
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The contact owns a 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that after the vehicle performed a sy
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed operate as designed and the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and turn signals
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a blank image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was
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The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster display screen independently reset and then displayed a blank screen. During the failure
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster independently turned off. In addition, the contact stated that an error co
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the contact felt a hard kick when the vehicle accelerated
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the infotainment system was intermittently inoperable; however, the infotainment system and the instrument cluster had become inoperable
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a black screen. Due to the failure, the contact was unable to det
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Defender LTX M/S2, Tire Size: 245/70/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that two weeks after the vehicle was insp
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a black screen. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it wa
Had new Western Wideout snowplow (recommended by western) installed by Western dealership on a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd with snow plow prep package. Vehicle's Instrument cluster, HVAS, Radio an
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The c
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the instrument panel was blinking on and off several times and then went dark.
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster display screen failed to activate and was inoperable. During the failure, the driver w
The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) and Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged, and the vehicle automatically
The contact owns a 2024 Lexus GX 550. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster momentarily turned black. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the failur
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving 20-25 MPH, the instrument panel became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon research, the contact be
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.