Component

ENGINE

157,570 NHTSA complaints about engine issues across 67 makes and 1638 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 ENGINE

157,570 filings · 1638 models · 67 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MASS 157,570 ODI rows
  • MODELS 1638 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 67 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.8% 2,863 crash-flagged
  • RANK #2 of 696 categories
  • SEV CRITICAL 136 deaths · 2489 injuries
ENGINE (this)157,570ELECTRICAL SYSTEM180,040POWER TRAIN127,919AIR BAGS126,744
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ENGINE vs nearest complaint-total peers

ENGINE sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#2 of 696 standardized categories) with a CRITICAL severity stamp (136 reported fatalities across 1638 models). Open Ford Escape (category leader) →

ENGINE filing-volume reading

The standout signal for engine is ODI intake volume: 157,570 filings (MASS band · #2 of 696 standardized categories) across 1638 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.8%.

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 Ford Escape against ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on filing totals before treating engine volume as a purchase signal.

157,570
Complaints
1638
Models Affected
2,863
Crashes
6,707
Fires
136
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Escape
6,617
2 Hyundai Sonata
4,456
3 Ford F-150
4,316
4 KIA Sorento
3,659
5 Ford Fusion
3,242
6 KIA Optima
3,026
7 KIA Soul
2,908
8 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,720
9 Chevrolet Equinox
2,718
10 Ford Edge
2,329
11 Hyundai Santa FE
2,279
12 RAM 1500
2,264
13 Ford Focus
2,254
14 Hyundai Tucson
2,194
15 Jeep Cherokee
2,117
16 Honda CR-V
2,096
17 Chevrolet Malibu
2,090
18 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2,089
19 Honda Pilot
2,069
20 Ford Explorer
1,975
21 Jeep Wrangler
1,968
22 Honda Accord
1,945
23 Chrysler Pacifica
1,815
24 Hyundai Elantra
1,536
25 GMC Sierra 1500
1,475
26 Toyota Camry
1,456
27 Nissan Altima
1,429
28 KIA Sportage
1,408
29 Chrysler Town AND Country
1,333
30 Toyota Rav4
1,288

Recent Complaints

2021 Honda CR-V

License Plate: [XXX] (CA) Vehicle: 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Mileage: 102,700 Description of Incident: While operating the vehicle at highway speeds, a "Engine Temperature Near High" warning suddenly

2008 KIA Sorento

My ABS sent codes saying there's moisture in the ABS Module,Brake Light Switch may malfunction are cause Accidents due to malfunction of Brake Lights...

2014 Nissan Versa Note

My car has 2 codes, P285 and P0420. When i drive the car and accelerate the car starts to skip. At 1 point in time i was at a stop with my feet on the breaks and i tried to go once the light was green

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan

The fuel pump would run all night and going down the road the van would cut off...had it checked the tipm was bad

2025 KIA Sorento

Currently at a Kia dealership for the 3rd time since the end of December. While driving the electric refuses to switch to gas after the battery drains, it is a hybrid. Maxes out at 18 mph and then

2017 Hyundai Santa FE

Engine failed at approximately 95000 miles.

2025 Ford Bronco Crash

on Jan 15, 2025. A cold start for the Bronco, putting in reverse, the vehicle lurched back and to the hard right, uncommanded acceleration at a high rate of speed, steering locked up, brakes locked u

2019 Chevrolet Trax

At roughly 90,000 miles, the turboboost charger went out in this vehicle and needed to be replaced. After speaking with my mechanic and other Chevy owners, it is a common issue in these vehicles, with

2022 Ford Bronco

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat frame bolt had detached within a week of purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer, wh

2018 Jeep Wrangler

My 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL only now has 77,700 miles and got a blown head gasket!? This is so UNACCEPTABLE! Makes me regret ever purchasing! There is a ton more with same issue some with less miles and

2018 Ford Escape

While driving to work on February 16, 2026 my car started making a knocking noise and had a hard time going. At one point I was in the middle of the road and the car wouldn’t move. I had it towed to a

2026 GMC Sierra 1500

Vehicle stalled in busy intersection in McKinney Texas , unable to start are shift into a neutral position on transmission to remove from extreme dangerous intersection, sheriff advised that road sid

2020 GMC Sierra 1500

I had a complete engine failure that I had to pay out-of-pocket for I really think that this vehicle should’ve been included in the 2021 and beyond engine recall for 6.2 GMC Sierra‘s. I drove to work

2023 GMC Acadia

Temperature gauge dropped to zero or no reading, message displayed on screen "Steering Assist Reduced, Drive with Care", continued to drive speed limit, when parked fan runs after car is shut off, in

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). A

2020 Buick Enclave

Dear NHTSA Safety Team, I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2020 Buick Enclave (VIN: [XXX] ). My vehicle has experienced repeated engine shutdowns while driving, creating a serious

2015 KIA Soul

My 2015 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced sudden catastrophic engine failure: loud pop, knocking, and immediate loss of power. The engine has a hole in piston #2 and a hole in valve #3. This is a kn

2024 GMC Yukon

The SUV has 46,000 miles on it. Recently, the check engine light illuminated, prompting me to take it to the dealership for servicing. The diagnostic codes retrieved were U0285 and U1345. I was inform

2015 Hyundai Sonata

Engine has knocking sound. Sudden loss of power and hesitation when accelerating

2020 Infiniti Qx50

I am a [XXX] woman who purchased my first vehicle on December 6, 2024, with 43,000 miles. I have driven fewer than 20,000 miles since purchase, and the vehicle currently has approximately 62,000 mile

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