Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
19 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:instrument panel:speedometer/odometer:sensor/sending unit issues across 6 makes and 13 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:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
19 filings · 13 models · 6 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 19 ODI rows
- MODELS 13 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 6 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 5.3% 1 crash-flagged
- RANK #408 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#408 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 13 models). Open Ford F-150 Hybrid (category leader) →
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT severity reading
The standout signal for electrical system:instrument panel:speedometer/odometer:sensor/sending unit is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 19 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Ford F-150 Hybrid against CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE on filing totals before treating electrical system:instrument panel:speedometer/odometer:sensor/sending unit volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford F-150 Hybrid | |
| 2 | Ford F-150 | |
| 3 | KIA Telluride | |
| 4 | Ford Mustang Mach E | |
| 5 | Lincoln Navigator | |
| 6 | KIA Sportage | |
| 7 | KIA EV9 | |
| 8 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 9 | Hyundai Palisade | |
| 10 | Ford Transit | |
| 11 | Ford Escape | |
| 12 | Ford Bronco Sport | |
| 13 | Chevrolet Spark |
Recent Complaints
While driving, the screen in front of the driver (dash) which displays information such as speed, transmission gear, parking brake, and other important information, will flicker and/or be distorted. T
full gauge cluster screen flickering every once in a while.
Turned car on, dashboard read 2 errors of "rear cross traffic sensors fault" and "blind spot monitoring fault". They cleared, drove the car, while driving the dashboard and infotainment went dark. Dri
While driving my entire dashboard went off. No speedometer, No Tach, No fuel gauge, No odometer, nothing. Replaced appropriate fuse still out. Vehicle has just over 36,000 miles
Analog speedometer is at 55mph while vehicle is stopped. It does not read correctly but increases as speed increases
I've experienced 3 of these Vehicle Network Communication Errors while driving, two of which were recent and after the problem was supposedly fixed at the dealership. Most recent event failure event
After starting and backing the car out of a parking spot, I noticed the instrument cluster display screen behind the steering wheel was completely blank, except for the letter of the gear I was in (P,
Calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024 have replicated this issue. Under high sun and warmth, the dash mounted daylight sensor causes the infotainment system to decrease brightness. This decrease in scre
The entire electrical panel went out and therefore I was unable to see the speed I was going, how much gas I had, etc. This happened after I turned my truck back on at the gas station. It was working
Instrument panel turns off on and on during driving. No ability to see speed, acceleration, engine heat, fuel, or any lights at all (unable to see warning lights like engine light or airbag or tire pr
I purchased this vehicle brand new and has the panoramic screen. It blacks out and when that happens I am not able to use any of my safety features. I have taken it back to Kia service 3 times and it
I drove the car to work with no issues. I left work a little over 9 hours later. I was able to enter car without issues. Turned on car and didn’t notice any issues. My phone connected as usual via Car
The dashboard and main touch screen would not light up in the middle of driving - this would occur every 5 minutes. "System off to save battery please turn ignition off or start engine" pop up would c
both digital and analog speedometer also the tachometer shows 0mph even through the car is being driven , also the fuel gauge shows Empty even though fuel is full.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the speedometer failed to properly show the speed after exceeding 10 MPH. The contact stated that the transmission fai
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, there was an abnormal sound coming from the dashboard. Additionally, while driving at various spe
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage LX. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH to get onto the highway, the contact accelerated; however, the driver in front of her stopped abruptly. T
What happened: The analog speedometer and digital speedometer were not working. I was driving the car and I would be moving but my speedometer and digital readout remained at 0 mph even with my RPM sh
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the instrument panel stopped functioning. The contact was unable to see the odometer, speedometer, and f
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