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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

3,866 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash issues across 49 makes and 501 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:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

3,866 filings · 501 models · 49 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 3,866 ODI rows
  • MODELS 501 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 49 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.6% 61 crash-flagged
  • RANK #62 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 14 deaths · 113 injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH (this)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INT…3,866STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARSTEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HAN…3,848ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48…3,812ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRO…3,812
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#62 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (14 reported fatalities across 501 models). Open Ford Explorer (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH filing-volume reading

The standout signal for electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash is ODI intake volume: 3,866 filings (HEAVY band · #62 of 696 standardized categories) across 501 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.6%.

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 Explorer against STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR on filing totals before treating electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash volume as a purchase signal.

3,866
Complaints
501
Models Affected
61
Crashes
1,184
Fires
14
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Explorer
94
2 Ford Taurus
80
3 Ford Escort
70
4 Ford Aerostar
70
5 Pontiac Grand AM
67
6 Ford Ranger
61
7 Ford Contour
61
8 Ford F-150
60
9 Dodge Caravan
60
10 Chevrolet Cavalier
55
11 Pontiac Grand Prix
52
12 Jeep Wrangler
52
13 Dodge Neon
52
14 Chevrolet Corsica
52
15 Dodge Grand Caravan
51
16 Jeep Cherokee
49
17 Ford Windstar
49
18 Ford Expedition
49
19 Jeep Grand Cherokee
47
20 Lincoln Town CAR
45
21 Mercury Sable
40
22 Chevrolet Astro
39
23 Ford Mustang
38
24 Chevrolet Blazer
38
25 Dodge Dakota
37
26 Dodge Durango
36
27 Ford Focus
35
28 Dodge RAM 1500
35
29 Dodge Intrepid
35
30 Chrysler Town AND Country
35

Recent Complaints

2017 Lexus IS

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus IS 200t. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the rain, water leaked into the dashboard causing the headlights to fail. The contact took the vehicle to

2019 RAM 3500

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the electronic parking brake was engaged, and the vehicle inadvertently shut off and failed to restart.

2022 Tesla Model Y

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH the vehicle control display had frozen. The contact said she had no information on the display, the contact

2020 Nissan Frontier

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that since purchasing the vehicle, the dashboard lights were significantly dim, affecting his visibility of the speedometer while driving. T

2020 Ford Transit

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

2006 Toyota Tundra

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V741000 (AIR BAGS) AND INQUIRED OF MANUFACTURER AND DEALER RESPOSNIBILITY IN REGARDS TO THE RECA

2009 Hummer H3

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND THE ELECTRICAL SENSORS WERE ALL AFFECTED. SE

2011 GMC Yukon

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE P

2008 Chevrolet Aveo Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, SMOKE ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE FROM UNDER THE STEERING PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPAR

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND FORMING INTO PIECES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT

2006 Scion XB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX UNDERNEATH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND THE WIRE WAS HOT, WHICH CREATED A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. THE FAILURE ALSO

1998 Land Rover Discovery Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE LOCAL

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

2016 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD WIRING. CONSUMER BELIEVES IT CAN BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND WOULD LIKE ASSISTANCE TO RESOLVE SAFETY ISSUE AND REPAIR COST. *A

2011 Honda Civic Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TERMINAL BE

2008 BMW 335xi Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 BMW 335XI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE DASHBOARD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE

2010 Mercedes-Benz Gl450 Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A BURNT RUBBER ODOR WAS DETECTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED FLA

2015 Ford Fusion

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS

2008 Toyota Prius

2008 TOYOTA PRIUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ILLUMINATED WARNING LIGHT AND DASH NOT WORKING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE.

2007 BMW 328i Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 75 MPH AND THE HEATER AT 70 DEGREES, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE AND A FLASH OF LIGHT UNDERNEATH THE PASSENG

2005 Hyundai Xg350 Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI XG350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED UNDER THE CONSOLE WHERE THE STICK SHIFT WAS LOCATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO IN

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