Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
120 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling:engine:crank/camshaft position sensor issues across 19 makes and 57 models.
The engine and engine cooling:engine:crank/camshaft position sensor is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 120 filings from 19 manufacturers and 57 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD F-150 with 13 filings, followed by RAM 1500 and JEEP PATRIOT. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORD F-150 | 13 |
| 2 | RAM 1500 | 10 |
| 3 | JEEP PATRIOT | 6 |
| 4 | FORD EXPEDITION | 5 |
| 5 | KIA SOUL | 4 |
| 6 | CHEVROLET EQUINOX | 4 |
| 7 | JEEP WRANGLER | 3 |
| 8 | JEEP COMPASS | 3 |
| 9 | HONDA PILOT | 3 |
| 10 | FORD ESCAPE | 3 |
| 11 | DODGE JOURNEY | 3 |
| 12 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 3 |
| 13 | CHEVROLET CRUZE | 3 |
| 14 | BMW 328I | 3 |
| 15 | NISSAN SENTRA | 2 |
| 16 | NISSAN ALTIMA | 2 |
| 17 | MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 | 2 |
| 18 | KIA SORENTO | 2 |
| 19 | KIA FORTE | 2 |
| 20 | HONDA RIDGELINE | 2 |
| 21 | GMC SIERRA 1500 | 2 |
| 22 | GMC ACADIA | 2 |
| 23 | FORD F-550 | 2 |
| 24 | DODGE RAM 1500 | 2 |
| 25 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 2 |
| 26 | TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 1 |
| 27 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 1 |
| 28 | PORSCHE PANAMERA | 1 |
| 29 | NISSAN VERSA | 1 |
| 30 | NISSAN MURANO | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that a pedestrian assisted with jumpstarting the vehicle, and
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and DTC: P04FB; was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dea
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with a tapping sound coming from the front passengerâs side of the vehic
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated that during start-up, the vehicle was rattling and vibrating abnormally with a clanking sound while shifting into gear. The vehicle was taken to t
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The power
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle started to lurch forward. The contac
The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G90. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The driver immediately pulled over. The vehicle was towed to the local
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, the contact attempted to drive forward, and the vehicle lurched forward and then hesitated with several unknown warni
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while starting and while idling, and there was an abnormal clanking sound was coming from
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that occasionally while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine hesitated to turn over. The contact stated that the failure progressed,
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the front-end of the vehicle. There was no warning light illumin
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while starting. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Th
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and turning into a parking lot, the vehicle stalled and seized to function. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Th
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started to lose motive power. The v
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 15 MPH, and the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop immedia
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where t
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started to stall and started running rough. The contact's wife turned off the vehicle; however,
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.