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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

1,461 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan issues across 40 makes and 299 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:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

1,461 filings · 299 models · 40 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 1,461 ODI rows
  • MODELS 299 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 40 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.5% 8 crash-flagged
  • RANK #128 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 5 deaths · 21 injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN (this)ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CO…1,461FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEMFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:F…1,457FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAPFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAG…1,479SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM1,438
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN vs nearest complaint-total peers

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#128 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (5 reported fatalities across 299 models). Open Jeep Grand Cherokee (category leader) →

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN filing-volume reading

The standout signal for engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan is ODI intake volume: 1,461 filings (MODERATE band · #128 of 696 standardized categories) across 299 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 0.5%.

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Jeep Grand Cherokee against FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM on filing totals before treating engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan volume as a purchase signal.

1,461
Complaints
299
Models Affected
8
Crashes
144
Fires
5
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Jeep Grand Cherokee
161
2 Ford Taurus
115
3 Ford Contour
65
4 Ford Mustang
56
5 Chevrolet Trailblazer
53
6 Mercury Sable
36
7 KIA Sportage
31
8 Dodge Caravan
29
9 Mercury Mystique
26
10 Dodge Intrepid
26
11 Chevrolet S10
26
12 Plymouth Voyager
22
13 Ford Explorer
21
14 Volkswagen Eurovan
20
15 GMC Envoy
20
16 Volkswagen Passat
19
17 Dodge Grand Caravan
17
18 Jeep Cherokee
16
19 Chrysler Town AND Country
16
20 Ford Tempo
15
21 Jeep Laredo
14
22 Dodge Neon
14
23 Pontiac Grand AM
11
24 Plymouth Grand Voyager
11
25 BMW 325
11
26 Chrysler PT Cruiser
10
27 Chevrolet Malibu
10
28 Volkswagen Jetta
9
29 Volkswagen Corrado
9
30 Ford Ranger
9

Recent Complaints

2016 Ford Expedition

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was intermittently inoperative. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the

2016 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the radiator fan was running on high while driving or after turning off the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle had

2021 Chevrolet Blazer

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, the fan remained engaged for approximately 10 minutes. Additionally, the contact stated that the A/C sys

2018 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon his mother attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed t

2016 Nissan Pathfinder

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the cooling fan became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The con

2012 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while opening the front driver's side door, the engine fan inadvertently turned on without starting the vehicle. The engine fan remained run

2024 RAM Promaster 3500

The contact owns a 2024 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off, the engine fan kept running for approximately five hours. The contact stated that the following morning, the ve

2023 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while reversing, the RPM and engine surged while turning the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was ta

2018 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the engine overheated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an indep

2016 KIA Sedona

No warning lights ever came on. We took the vehicle to the KIA dealer because the fan stayed on when we shut off the engine and the heat stopped working. The KIA dealer said the vehicle needs a new e

2020 Nissan Rogue Sport

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that while his wife was leaving a parking lot, the vehicle stalled with steam coming from the engine. The contact was unaware if there we

2019 Chevrolet Trax

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact’s wife

2008 KIA Sportage Fire

The radiator fan component was smoking. The car is available at anytime for inspection. I definitely feared that the car was going to explode in front of my baby cousins and elderly Aunt. The car has

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Fire

The contact owned a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, she had turned the air conditioner on and felt that hot air was blowing out. The contact stopped at

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while his wife was driving 70 MPH, the engine overheated. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle

2013 Ford Explorer Fire

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated they had taken their vehicle to a local dealer for a crack in the water pump which the dealer repaired, After the repair, the contact noticed

2016 RAM 2500

Engine Fan / Radiator Shroud. During hot weather and engine temperature, the engine fan engaged. Due to the high ambient, I believe the radiator shroud was hot and the material was soft, it became de

2007 Chevrolet Equinox Fire

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, The contact heard a bell noise ringing from the vehicle. The contact the vehicle was running hot so the contact p

2017 Jeep Renegade

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine cooling fan seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and d

2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Fire

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while entering and starting the vehicle, after two minutes the contact noticed black smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The

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