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.

18,005
Complaints
781
Models Affected
271
Crashes
2,588
Fires
59
Deaths

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

2025 HONDA ODYSSEY

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

2004 GMC ENVOY

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

2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

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

2018 HONDA CR-V

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

2014 FORD ESCAPE

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

2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

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

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

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

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

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

2010 FORD EDGE

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

2005 JEEP WRANGLER

WHEN FILLING GAS TANK SHUTOFF DOES NOT WORK AND GAS OVERFLOWS. HAPPENS AT EVERY STATION, EVERY TIME I FILLUP. *JS

2014 CHRYSLER 300

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

1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

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

2005 JEEP LIBERTY

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

2005 VOLVO V50

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

2005 FORD EXPLORER

GAS CAP LIGHT COMES ON TRIGGERING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *KB

1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

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

2003 FORD F-250 SD

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

2006 TOYOTA MATRIX Crash

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues?
The NHTSA has received 18,005 complaints about engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems across 781 vehicle models from 48 manufacturers.
How dangerous are engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline defects?
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issues have been linked to 271 crashes, 2,588 fires, 433 injuries, and 59 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues is the FORD TAURUS with 702 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

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.

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