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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

256 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk issues across 38 makes and 156 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:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

256 filings · 156 models · 38 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 256 ODI rows
  • MODELS 156 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 38 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.7% 7 crash-flagged
  • RANK #247 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 10 injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK (this)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: RE…256POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINTPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVER…258EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTSEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LI…253EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGAT…263
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#247 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 156 models). Open Ford Focus (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK severity reading

The standout signal for electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 10 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 256 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 Focus against POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT on filing totals before treating electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk volume as a purchase signal.

256
Complaints
156
Models Affected
7
Crashes
56
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Focus
13
2 Toyota Camry
9
3 Jeep Grand Cherokee
5
4 Ford Explorer
4
5 Ford Escort
4
6 Chevrolet Venture
4
7 Chevrolet Malibu
4
8 Toyota Corolla
3
9 Saturn LS
3
10 Nissan Sentra
3
11 Lincoln Continental
3
12 Jeep Cherokee
3
13 GEO Storm
3
14 Ford Mustang
3
15 FIAT 500
3
16 Dodge Neon
3
17 Chevrolet Suburban
3
18 Chevrolet Blazer
3
19 Volvo 240
2
20 Volkswagen Passat
2
21 Volkswagen Jetta
2
22 Volkswagen Beetle
2
23 Toyota Tacoma
2
24 Saturn SL
2
25 SAAB 9-5
2
26 Pontiac Sunfire
2
27 Pontiac Grand Prix
2
28 Pontiac Grand AM
2
29 Pontiac Firebird
2
30 Pontiac Bonneville
2

Recent Complaints

2019 Honda Civic

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. While the vehicle was parked, the contact opened the trunk to place items inside the trunk; however, after closing the trunk, the contact heard an abnormally loud

2015 Ford Mustang

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was dropped off at the dealer for service and remained a

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV

I placed groceries in my front trunk “Frunk” and they shifted while trying to leave. Once shifted they hit the emergency release button inside the frunk which opened the frunk hood unexpectedly. These

2022 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the liftgate of the vehicle would inadvertently close on its own while loading or unloading the truck. The contact stated that the liftgate h

2016 Hyundai Elantra

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, he looked in the rearview mirror and noticed that the trunk of the vehicle was open. There was no war

2022 Ford Edge

The contact rented a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while moving items out of the trunk of the vehicle with the rear door elevated, the rear door inadvertently dropped and hit her on the face. The

2019 Tesla Model 3

2019 TESLA MODEL 3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TRUNK HARNESS SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION REGARDING WHEN THE HARNESS MAY BE AVAILABLE.

2019 Audi E-Tron

The trunk has one of those built in sensors underneath so that you can close it by waving your foot under the trunk. This can end up being very dangerous, especially since the trunk is deep. On seve

2008 Toyota Scion TC

The contact owns a 2008 Scion TC. The contact stated that the trunk rubber seal had melted onto the bumper, causing the battery to drain and the electrical system to fail with several unknown warning

2015 Hyundai Genesis

The rear passenger brake/reverse light and rear camera were sporadically working until they all stopped working completely. After some research the cause of the problem is the trunk wire harness which

2014 Ford Fusion

On multiple occasions the trunk has popped open fully on its own. I have woken up to my trunk open on multiple occasions. I even witnessed it open itself. I had used the keypad on my car, then locked

2019 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving or stationary, the trunk would independently open without warning. The contact reached out to a dealer a

2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Trunk pops open unprompted frequently, often while driving. This is an electrical issue that Ford is not fixing

2020 Honda Pilot

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while offloading items from the trunk, the trunk door independently closed and hit the contact in the head. The contact stated no warning light

2020 Lincoln Continental

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPENING THE TRUNK FROM THE DASHBOARD AND UNLOADING GROCERIES FROM THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK LID INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED STICKIN

2005 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHOLE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TRUNK CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED I

2011 Cadillac SRX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYFOB FAILED TO UNLOCK THE TRUCK OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AT MAX DYE CHRYSLER

2009 Honda Accord

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE LATCH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN IND

2010 Dodge Challenger

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK RANDOMLY OPENED WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER (CAPITAL CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE, 919-

2012 FIAT 500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE TRUNK, BUT IT WAS UNABLE TO UNLATCH AUTOMATICALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK COULD BE ACCESSED BY PULLING THE BACK SEAT

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