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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID

111 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid issues across 23 makes and 76 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:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID

111 filings · 76 models · 23 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 111 ODI rows
  • MODELS 76 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 23 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.9% 1 crash-flagged
  • RANK #291 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 5 deaths · 3 injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID (this)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER AS…111ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAYELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER AS…112FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY110SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMSUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR …113
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#291 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (5 reported fatalities across 76 models). Open Ford Explorer (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID model-concentration reading

The standout signal for electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid is model concentration: Ford Explorer accounts for 7 filings (6.3% of this category) out of 111 total.

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 Explorer against ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY on filing totals before treating electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid volume as a purchase signal.

111
Complaints
76
Models Affected
1
Crashes
13
Fires
5
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Explorer
7
2 Ford Taurus
6
3 Ford Focus
4
4 Toyota Camry
3
5 Pontiac Grand AM
3
6 Ford F-150
3
7 Toyota Sienna
2
8 Pontiac Sunfire
2
9 Pontiac Firebird
2
10 Mercury Cougar
2
11 Lincoln Town CAR
2
12 Lincoln Mark VII
2
13 Honda Accord
2
14 Ford Ranger
2
15 Ford F-250
2
16 Ford Contour
2
17 Ford Aerostar
2
18 Dodge RAM 2500
2
19 Dodge Grand Caravan
2
20 Chrysler PT Cruiser
2
21 Chevrolet Suburban
2
22 Volvo Vn660
1
23 Volvo V70xc
1
24 Volkswagen Jetta
1
25 Volkswagen Beetle
1
26 Toyota Highlander
1
27 Toyota 4runner
1
28 Saturn SW
1
29 Saturn ION
1
30 Pontiac Montana
1

Recent Complaints

2018 Chevrolet Traverse

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the battery warning light and power steering assist warning light illuminated. The steering wheel seized, a

2015 Hyundai Sonata

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control and ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle later failed to restart. The

2023 GMC Acadia

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated upon driving from a complete stop, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The vehicle then accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake

2015 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. There was an abnormal clicking sound detected. The vehicle was inspected by an independent me

2008 Mercedes-Benz E350

2008 MERCEDES BENZ E350W. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WIRING HARNESS ON CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER SOLENOID SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE FAILURES INCLUDING THE SUSPENSIO

2006 Toyota Sienna

2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO RECALL ON SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ASSEMBLE, BUT DEALERSHIP NOTIFY HER PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *VA *JS

2006 Toyota Sienna

2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES RECALL 17V-657 SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ASSEMBLY & EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF SPARE TIRE DEALER OUT OF STOCK. *VA THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL REPAIR EXCEEDED A REASONA

2007 Ford F-150

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER IT COOLED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY

2000 Ford Taurus

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO

2007 Ford F-250

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT WAITED TEN MIN

1995 Ford F-250

1995 FORD F250. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING. *TGW WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED, THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUT THE SHIFTER INTO PARK OR NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE WOULD RESTART. HE ALSO, STATED THE FU

2011 Toyota Highlander

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY AND THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL ROARING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN B

2007 Ford Focus

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 40MPH AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE

2009 KIA Sorento

UPON STARTING THE 2009 KIA SORRENTO ONE DAY, I SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND NOTICED A VIOLENT JERK WITH A LOUD POPPING SOUND. UPON PUTTING IT INTO DRIVE, THE CAR WOULD BARELY ACCELERATE BUT THE ENGINE WOULD

2007 Saturn ION

2007 SATURN ION. CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS STARTER WAS ABLE TO ALLOW WATER OR SALT BRINE INTO THE STARTER DURING WINTER CONDITIONS. HIS VEHICLE LEFT HIM AND HIS THREE YEAR OLD STRANDED IN COLD WEATHER

2003 Ford Taurus

I PURCHASED THE CAR ON 2/11/08 AND THEN TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY BECAUSE THE DOOR PANEL BROKE OFF AND THE CAR WAS IDLING HIGH WHEN I DRIVE IT. THEY KNOCKED $1,000 OFF OF THE SALES PRI

1995 Dodge Stratus

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE SPEED TO DECREASE. THERE WERE SEVERAL REPAIRS PERFORMED

1994 Ford Aerostar

FRONT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED, HAD TO REPLACED WITH READING SPRING WORKS, THEY HAD TO SEND THE SPECKS TO CHICAGO. MY FORD AERO STAR 4 WHEEL DRIVE & 4.0 V6 IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM AFTER MARKET. THE ONLY OPT

2001 Ford Focus

KEY WILL NOT TURN ALL THE OFF AND CAN'T BE REMOVED. *TR

2001 Ford Focus

2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS - IGNITION WOULDN'T START DURING SUMMER MONTHS (NOT PREDICTABLE); HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON SIDE OF ROAD A FEW TIMES UNTIL ENGINE COOLED DOWN (30 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR) BEFORE WOULD START

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