Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
39,068 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling issues across 63 makes and 1260 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 AND ENGINE COOLING
39,068 filings · 1260 models · 63 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MASS 39,068 ODI rows
- MODELS 1260 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 63 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 1.5% 588 crash-flagged
- RANK #14 of 696 categories
- SEV FATAL 47 deaths · 510 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#14 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (47 reported fatalities across 1260 models). Open Ford Escape (category leader) →
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING filing-volume reading
The standout signal for engine and engine cooling is ODI intake volume: 39,068 filings (MASS band · #14 of 696 standardized categories) across 1260 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.5%.
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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING on filing totals before treating engine and engine cooling volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Escape | |
| 2 | Ford F-150 | |
| 3 | Nissan Altima | |
| 4 | Dodge Intrepid | |
| 5 | Ford Ecosport | |
| 6 | Ford Fusion | |
| 7 | Ford Edge | |
| 8 | Ford Explorer | |
| 9 | Ford Focus | |
| 10 | Dodge Durango | |
| 11 | Ford Expedition | |
| 12 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 13 | Toyota Camry | |
| 14 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| 15 | BMW 328i | |
| 16 | Ford Taurus | |
| 17 | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| 18 | Ford Windstar | |
| 19 | Honda Accord | |
| 20 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 21 | Chrysler Pacifica | |
| 22 | Chevrolet Impala | |
| 23 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 24 | Daewoo Leganza | |
| 25 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| 26 | Saturn LS | |
| 27 | Toyota Corolla | |
| 28 | Nissan Xterra | |
| 29 | Nissan Sentra | |
| 30 | Honda Civic |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated and almost stalled. The failure was i
The contact owns a 2019 BMW M5. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under Technical Service Bulletin Number: SIB 17 03 24. The dealer replaced the coolant expansio
The contact owned a 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-52 MPH, there smoke coming from the front passenger’s side wheel well of the vehicle. The contact stated tha
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact had previously received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (Engine Cam Phaser Replacement), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, w
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started and running, the low coolant warning light illuminated. The coolant reservoir was topped off, and the war
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, with the odor of burning oil inside the cabin of the
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and lost motive power. The ETC warning light illuminated, and the message "Ser
See attached document for complaint. I received a safety recall notice on my 2023 Nissan Rogue back in August 2025. We are in December, 2025 and the dealer sti ll states that Nissan has not provided
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The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the engine was knocking at startup. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); and the VIN was inc
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Prior to the failure, when the vehicle was started, th
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The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure was a consistent failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The mes
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The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed after the vehicle
The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle experienced sudden and catastrophic engine failure. The contact was able to pull over safely onto the servic
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and DTC: P0301, P0
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