Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
4,279 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:wiring issues across 50 makes and 649 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:WIRING
4,279 filings · 649 models · 50 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS HEAVY 4,279 ODI rows
- MODELS 649 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 50 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 1.4% 58 crash-flagged
- RANK #56 of 696 categories
- SEV FATAL 17 deaths · 95 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#56 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (17 reported fatalities across 649 models). Open Ford F-150 (category leader) →
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING filing-volume reading
The standout signal for electrical system:wiring is ODI intake volume: 4,279 filings (HEAVY band · #56 of 696 standardized categories) across 649 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.4%.
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 F-150 against VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR on filing totals before treating electrical system:wiring volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford F-150 | |
| 2 | Ford Escort | |
| 3 | Ford Taurus | |
| 4 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 5 | Ford Explorer | |
| 6 | Ford Contour | |
| 7 | Ford Focus | |
| 8 | Dodge Neon | |
| 9 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 10 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 11 | Pontiac Grand AM | |
| 12 | Ford F-250 SD | |
| 13 | Lincoln Town CAR | |
| 14 | Ford Windstar | |
| 15 | Ford Aerostar | |
| 16 | Dodge Dakota | |
| 17 | Ford Expedition | |
| 18 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 19 | Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| 20 | Ford Ranger | |
| 21 | KIA Sportage | |
| 22 | Hyundai Elantra | |
| 23 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 24 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 25 | Ford F-350 SD | |
| 26 | Dodge RAM 1500 | |
| 27 | Chevrolet Suburban | |
| 28 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 29 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 30 | Volkswagen Jetta |
Recent Complaints
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was an electrical burning odor inside the vehicle. The ABS, brakes, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. Th
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The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken t
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering and jerking while driving. The check engine warning light was flashing. The contact stated there was another unkn
See attached document for complaint
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the driver’s side front door panel became loosened due to failed adhesive exposing wiring in the door. The front door li
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle, he moved the wires located near the engine compartment and the wire coating crumbled
Electrical wiring problems. Parking light wouldn't go off and clicking noise under dash in front seat
No remedy to fix in over three months. Told not to drive car if installed
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 68 MPH, the vehicle started to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not wi
My VIN number is [XXX]. A recall was issued for Suzuki Vstrom. The recall was issued for 2012-2016 Suzuki V-Strom 650 stator due to a wiring issue. The wire burns. The problem is that the 2008 mod
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that the front and rear passenger’s side windows activated and rolled down independently and without warning. The contact also
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while at a traffic signal, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that he shifted the vehicle into p
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to operate as needed. The service parking brake, check engine, and other unknown w
Wiring harness rubbed on frame. It blew a fuse, disabled hill assist, traction control, and AWD.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. T
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINEERING DEFECT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ATTRACTS RODENTS THAT CHEW THROUGH THE WIRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DEN
UPDATE TO COMPLAINT NO 11302124 DATED 2/26/2020 SPOKE WITH FORD CUST SERVICE REP REGARDING THE ISSUES AND WAS TOLD TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER TO CHECK OUT THE SEAT AND ELECTRIC SYSTEM. THE
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