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.
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:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
120 filings · 57 models · 19 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 120 ODI rows
- MODELS 57 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 19 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.8% 1 crash-flagged
- RANK #285 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#285 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 57 models). Open Ford F-150 (category leader) →
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR severity reading
The standout signal for engine and engine cooling:engine:crank/camshaft position sensor is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 120 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Ford F-150 against EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS on filing totals before treating engine and engine cooling:engine:crank/camshaft position sensor volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford F-150 | |
| 2 | RAM 1500 | |
| 3 | Jeep Patriot | |
| 4 | Ford Expedition | |
| 5 | KIA Soul | |
| 6 | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| 7 | Jeep Wrangler | |
| 8 | Jeep Compass | |
| 9 | Honda Pilot | |
| 10 | Ford Escape | |
| 11 | Dodge Journey | |
| 12 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 13 | Chevrolet Cruze | |
| 14 | BMW 328i | |
| 15 | Nissan Sentra | |
| 16 | Nissan Altima | |
| 17 | Mercedes-Benz Ml350 | |
| 18 | KIA Sorento | |
| 19 | KIA Forte | |
| 20 | Honda Ridgeline | |
| 21 | GMC Sierra 1500 | |
| 22 | GMC Acadia | |
| 23 | Ford F-550 | |
| 24 | Dodge RAM 1500 | |
| 25 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 26 | Toyota Highlander | |
| 27 | Toyota Camry | |
| 28 | Porsche Panamera | |
| 29 | Nissan Versa | |
| 30 | Nissan Murano |
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 passenger’s side of the vehicle
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 immediat
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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