Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
30,199 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling:engine issues across 52 makes and 1042 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:ENGINE
30,199 filings · 1042 models · 52 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MASS 30,199 ODI rows
- MODELS 1042 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 52 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 1.1% 344 crash-flagged
- RANK #16 of 696 categories
- SEV CRITICAL 84 deaths · 407 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#16 of 696 standardized categories) with a CRITICAL severity stamp (84 reported fatalities across 1042 models). Open Ford Windstar (category leader) →
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE filing-volume reading
The standout signal for engine and engine cooling:engine is ODI intake volume: 30,199 filings (MASS band · #16 of 696 standardized categories) across 1042 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.1%.
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 Windstar against FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE on filing totals before treating engine and engine cooling:engine volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Windstar | |
| 2 | Dodge Intrepid | |
| 3 | Ford Taurus | |
| 4 | Ford F-150 | |
| 5 | Dodge Neon | |
| 6 | Mercury Sable | |
| 7 | Dodge Stratus | |
| 8 | Ford Mustang | |
| 9 | Ford Explorer | |
| 10 | Nissan Altima | |
| 11 | Ford Expedition | |
| 12 | Plymouth Neon | |
| 13 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 14 | Toyota Camry | |
| 15 | Dodge Durango | |
| 16 | Chrysler Concorde | |
| 17 | Pontiac Grand AM | |
| 18 | Honda Accord | |
| 19 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| 20 | Ford Focus | |
| 21 | Ford Thunderbird | |
| 22 | Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| 23 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 24 | Plymouth Voyager | |
| 25 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 26 | Lincoln Continental | |
| 27 | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| 28 | Mercury Cougar | |
| 29 | Saturn SL | |
| 30 | Saturn LS |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed and the dealer retr
See attached document for complaint
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The low oil message was displayed. The contact added oil to the engine. The vehicle was take
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled in traffic. The vehicle was misfiring, and the RPM was abn
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and making a left turn, there was an abnormal rattling noise. There were no warning indicator ligh
The engine is experience the COOLANT INTRUSION problem . This is a SAFETY problem driving on the roads. It may at some point emit white smoke out the exhaust and causing the engine to run poorly. Th
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a stop light, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the oil pressure war
I made a purchase a civic Honda 2017 on February 2020 and now in April 2022 stops working the A/C unit only blowing hot air
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was an excessive amount of coolant fluid leaking from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle approximately 30 minutes later flames were discovered coming from under the engine compartment. The fire depart
The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact noticed a strong odor of gasoline in the interior of the vehicle. Additionally, the check engine warning ligh
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000 (Engine) however, while pulling into the driveway the contact heard
Service light came on then overheat light - took to dealer to check. Told by service guy that the tech has performed a long pressure test on the coolant system to find a leak. There are no external le
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. AFTER THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE COOLANT WAS LOW INSIDE THE
2018 TOYOTA CAMRY XSE. CONSUMER WRITES WITH CONCERN TO A SAFETY HAZARD REGARDING UNEXPECTED SUDDEN BRAKING WITH VEHICLE. *AS *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT. THE CONTACT STATED T
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTAC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V176000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS
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