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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

2,638 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys issues across 41 makes and 365 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:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

2,638 filings · 365 models · 41 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 2,638 ODI rows
  • MODELS 365 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 41 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.2% 32 crash-flagged
  • RANK #83 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 41 injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS (this)ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EN…2,638INTERIOR LIGHTING2,636SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGSSUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COI…2,676STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDSSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:…2,697
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS vs nearest complaint-total peers

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#83 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 365 models). Open Dodge Caravan (category leader) →

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS severity reading

The standout signal for engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 41 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 2,638 filings (HEAVY volume).

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 Dodge Caravan against INTERIOR LIGHTING on filing totals before treating engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys volume as a purchase signal.

2,638
Complaints
365
Models Affected
32
Crashes
26
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Dodge Caravan
239
2 Dodge Grand Caravan
198
3 Chrysler Town AND Country
116
4 Dodge Intrepid
112
5 Plymouth Voyager
111
6 Saturn LS
87
7 Plymouth Grand Voyager
66
8 Ford Taurus
60
9 Ford F-250
41
10 Ford Explorer
35
11 Ford F-350
31
12 Ford Contour
31
13 Ford Escort
28
14 Chrysler Concorde
28
15 Audi A4
28
16 Chevrolet Astro
26
17 Jeep Grand Cherokee
25
18 Chevrolet Cavalier
25
19 Chevrolet Blazer
25
20 Mercury Sable
24
21 Honda Accord
24
22 Mazda 626
23
23 Ford F-150
23
24 Mercedes-Benz Ml320
20
25 Chevrolet S10
19
26 Cadillac Catera
18
27 Saturn SL
17
28 Pontiac Grand AM
16
29 Dodge Dynasty
16
30 Volkswagen Passat
15

Recent Complaints

2015 Honda Civic

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly came to a stop. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 35 MPH, and the contact

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V267000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN) and 25V019000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact state

2016 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud bagging sound that became worse while the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the con

2020 Hyundai Venue

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the crankshaft pulley detached from the engine. Additionally, the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was dri

2017 Ford Focus

See attached document for complaint

2013 Buick Regal

The contact owns a 2013 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. While inspecting under the hood of the vehicle, it wa

2017 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the ABS warning light illuminated intermit

2021 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his son was driving 60 MPH, the vehicle was stalled. The contact stated several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated and the steering wheel suddenly lost power steering functionality. The vehic

2006 Honda Civic

The accessory serpentine belt produced by gates triggers misfires faults. The part is available for inspection. The misfires escalated to a point where the MIL lamp flashed and the vehicle derated w

2013 Acura TL

The contact owns a 2013 Acura TL. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and running, he heard abnormal rattling sounds coming from the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning ligh

2012 BMW X5

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND. THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TUR

2012 BMW X5

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 10-20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING NOISE. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE BELTS WERE LOOSE. IN ADDITION, THE STE

1992 Ford F-150

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A NEW CONTINENTAL CONTITECH SERPENTINE BELT IN THE VEHICLE FROM AUTO ZONE. THE BELT FAILED AND TORE INTO PIECES AFTER 65 MILES OF DRIVING,

2012 BMW X5

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X5. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 20 MPH, SHE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED TH

2008 Mercedes-Benz E350

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCER FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE SERPENTINE BELT TO DETACH. AS A RESULT, THE POWER STEERING AND BR

2012 Chevrolet Colorado

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTAC

2011 BMW X5

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP BOLT ON THE PULLEY FAILED

2007 BMW 335i Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER T

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, A BELT FRACTURED AND CAUSED HEAT TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPR

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