Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
18,005 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues across 48 makes and 781 models.
The engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 18,005 filings from 48 manufacturers and 781 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 271 crashes, 2,588 fires, 433 injuries, and 59 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD TAURUS with 702 filings, followed by FORD WINDSTAR and FORD EXPLORER. 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 TAURUS | 702 |
| 2 | FORD WINDSTAR | 578 |
| 3 | FORD EXPLORER | 450 |
| 4 | DODGE CARAVAN | 336 |
| 5 | FORD F-150 | 330 |
| 6 | FORD ESCAPE | 296 |
| 7 | DODGE INTREPID | 291 |
| 8 | DODGE NEON | 276 |
| 9 | FORD FOCUS | 267 |
| 10 | MERCURY SABLE | 264 |
| 11 | BUICK LESABRE | 253 |
| 12 | PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | 245 |
| 13 | HONDA ACCORD | 232 |
| 14 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 222 |
| 15 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 221 |
| 16 | FORD MUSTANG | 217 |
| 17 | DODGE STRATUS | 215 |
| 18 | CHEVROLET CAVALIER | 213 |
| 19 | KIA SEPHIA | 212 |
| 20 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 210 |
| 21 | FORD ESCORT | 206 |
| 22 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 205 |
| 23 | PONTIAC GRAND AM | 193 |
| 24 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 193 |
| 25 | FORD CONTOUR | 185 |
| 26 | CHEVROLET S10 | 166 |
| 27 | MAZDA TRIBUTE | 165 |
| 28 | LINCOLN TOWN CAR | 159 |
| 29 | KIA SPORTAGE | 158 |
| 30 | CADILLAC DEVILLE | 156 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the contact released the brake pedal and depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed t
fraudulent emissions certificate fraudulent mileage fraudulent vin EMISSIONS CERTIFICATE matching an out of state TEXAS vin [XXX] CALIFORNIA [XXX] . FRAUDULENT DEALER SALE. FRAUDULENT DMV CALIF
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The contact then stated that upon inspec
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while approaching a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting her vehicle, a coolant level low message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to four sep
The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V509000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving, the steering be
2022 HONDA CR-V HYBRID. CONSTITUENT STATED THAT THE HYBRID IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THEY ARE AVERAGING LESS MPG THAN THE ADVERTISED 35-38 MILES PER GALLON WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
2011 LAND ROVER LR4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO GASOLINE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO REIMBURSED FOR THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY SAFETY RECALL REPAIR.
2011 NISSAN FRONTIER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EVAPORATION EMMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER STATED IN ORDER TO FILL THE TANK WITH GAS, THE GAS SPOUT MUST BE HELD ABOUT 3 QUARTERS OF THE W
2017 Nissan Sentra. Consumer writes in regard to leaking gas fuel. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT, DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS
I HAVE A 2010 FORD EDGE WITH 38,153 MILES. IN THE LAST ONW MONTH I HAVE HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED (UNDER WARRANTY) AND NOW I JUST HAD THE THROTTLE BODY AND MOTOR ASY. REPLACED FOR $691.03. I
WHEN FILLING GAS TANK SHUTOFF DOES NOT WORK AND GAS OVERFLOWS. HAPPENS AT EVERY STATION, EVERY TIME I FILLUP. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT COU
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE AND STRUCTURE) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE P
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE) BUT WAS INFORMED
1. THE CAR, VOLVO V50 2005, WAS DRIVEN IN A BUSY HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH SUDDENLY THE SPEED DROPPED TO 25 MPH QUICKLY. THE DASHBOARD STARTED SHOWING WARNING REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. THIS WAS VERY DANGERO
GAS CAP LIGHT COMES ON TRIGGERING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *KB
MY 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE STARTED USING OIL AT 70,000 MILES IT NOW HAS 90,000 MILES AND NOW USES 1-QT OF OIL EVERY 500 MILES ALL REPORTS I READ SAY THAT THE ENGINE IS READY TO FAIL I HAVE ALWAYS CHAN
I WAS DRIVING ON HWY 59 SOUTH TO HOME WHEN A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MY 2003 F-250 WITH 5.4 MOTOR. NUMBER 3 PASSENGER SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT, TRUCK ONLY HAS 53,000 MILES ON IT. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO DEALERSH
WAS DRIVING THE CAR NORMALLY TO WORK AS I HAVE FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN WITH A VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO ALLOW THE CAR TO ROLL FORWARD AND THE
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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.