Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
21,143 NHTSA complaints about electronic stability control (esc) issues across 50 makes and 861 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 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
21,143 filings · 861 models · 50 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MASS 21,143 ODI rows
- MODELS 861 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 50 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 4.8% 1,006 crash-flagged
- RANK #20 of 696 categories
- SEV FATAL 23 deaths · 678 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#20 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (23 reported fatalities across 861 models). Open Chevrolet Malibu (category leader) →
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) filing-volume reading
The standout signal for electronic stability control (esc) is ODI intake volume: 21,143 filings (MASS band · #20 of 696 standardized categories) across 861 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 4.8%.
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 Chevrolet Malibu against SEATS on filing totals before treating electronic stability control (esc) volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Impala | |
| 3 | Toyota Sequoia | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| 5 | Ford Fusion | |
| 6 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 7 | Hyundai Sonata | |
| 8 | Chevrolet Cruze | |
| 9 | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| 10 | Dodge Journey | |
| 11 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 12 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 13 | Chevrolet Corvette | |
| 14 | Toyota Prius | |
| 15 | Honda Pilot | |
| 16 | Ford Escape | |
| 17 | Jeep Wrangler | |
| 18 | Ford F-150 | |
| 19 | Honda Accord | |
| 20 | Toyota Sienna | |
| 21 | Chrysler 200 | |
| 22 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 23 | GMC Acadia | |
| 24 | Pontiac G6 | |
| 25 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 26 | Nissan Altima | |
| 27 | Hyundai Elantra | |
| 28 | Ford Explorer | |
| 29 | Honda CR-V | |
| 30 | Ford Edge |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became firm, making it difficult to steer the vehicle
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the power steering and power brakes were inoperative. No warning lights were
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving out of the dealer's parking lot at 4-5 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the messages "Service ESC System" and
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, it lost power steering functionality. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, while the roads were clear, dry, and the weather was good, the engine seized, and the vehicle lost motive power an
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V882000 (Air Bags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the r
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated, and the message "ESC OFF" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle experie
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the “Service Stabili-trak” message was displayed. The warning light turned on and off, and the vehi
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the steering wheel was shaking and the 4WD, ABS, and stability control features were inoperable. The dealer was
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that there was an abnormal engine knocking sound coming from the vehicle. There were recurring oil leaks and a misfire coming from the engine. T
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact stated that while his wife was driving, the braking system malfunctioned, and the vehicle hesitated to respond upon depressing the brake pedal. Additionally
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the ABS, the ESC, and the Parking Brake warnings illuminated. The contact stated that the br
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH into the driveway, the engine seized. The contact stated that the service traction, service ESC, and engine warnin
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Th
The contact owns a 2024 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after shifting to park(P) and exiting the vehicle, the parking brake had independently activated upon return. The contact released the parking
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. In addition, the “Service Stabi
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the reca
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The cont
The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V594000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavaila
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the reca
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