Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
44 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:propulsion system issues across 7 makes and 9 models.
The electrical system:propulsion system is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 44 filings from 7 manufacturers and 9 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 1 crash, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the PORSCHE TAYCAN with 24 filings, followed by CHEVROLET VOLT and VOLKSWAGEN ID.4. 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 | PORSCHE TAYCAN | 24 |
| 2 | CHEVROLET VOLT | 11 |
| 3 | VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | 2 |
| 4 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV | 2 |
| 5 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 6 | HONDA ACCORD HYBRID | 1 |
| 7 | FORD ESCAPE HYBRID | 1 |
| 8 | CHRYSLER PACIFICA | 1 |
| 9 | CHEVROLET BOLT EV | 1 |
Recent Complaints
See attached document for complaint. This letter is to fo rmally notify you of my vehicle's fai lure to conform to the express warranties under the Ill inois Lemon Law, and to demand compensation. Th
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The Check Engine warning light was flashing, and the messages "No Propulsion
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving approximately 76-77 MPH, the vehicle experienced reduced power. The message "Low Propulsion" was displayed, and the engine revv
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH. Th
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving in reverse the warning message "Reduced Propulsion" had displayed and suddenly the power steering failed
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and was difficult to steer. The contact shifted from drive to neutral before the veh
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the message "Propulsion System Failure" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and dro
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after multiple attempts. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the mechanic i
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "Propulsion Power Reduced" message would appear on the instrument panel. In addition, several other
The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed a so
I have received several recall notices over the past 12 months, including urgent email, texts and letters, notices directly from VW, warning me the urgency of the recall,. I have been attempting to sc
On 10 March 2033, our Volkswagen ID.4 caught on fire while charging on a DC fast charger. We charged on a 150kW charger (which was only giving us 20kWh) for 30 mins. We then moved the car to a 350kW c
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that on several occasions, the electrical system had malfunctioned causing the vehicle to inadvertently shut off. The vehicle was taken t
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that the propulsion system warning light illuminated. While the contact was driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and stopped
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the propulsion power reduction message was displayed, and the vehicle began to lose power and the speed was reduced whi
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, a warning message appear a propulsion power reduction and the vehicle began to lose power and reduce in speed while
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, a warning message appear a propulsion power reduction and the vehicle began to lose power and reduce in speed while
Conditions were clear and dry, with an ambient temperature of approximately 86 degrees F. Time of day was approximately 11:41am, Pacific. I was entering the 73 South onramp from Newport Coast Dr. (New
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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.