Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
277 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger issues across 33 makes and 131 models.
The engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 277 filings from 33 manufacturers and 131 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 3 crashes, 6 fires, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT with 23 filings, followed by FORD ESCAPE and FORD F-350. 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 | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 23 |
| 2 | FORD ESCAPE | 10 |
| 3 | FORD F-350 | 8 |
| 4 | FORD F-150 | 8 |
| 5 | VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 7 |
| 6 | VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 7 |
| 7 | SUBARU LEGACY | 6 |
| 8 | PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | 6 |
| 9 | FORD F-350 SD | 6 |
| 10 | FORD EXPLORER | 5 |
| 11 | CHEVROLET CRUZE | 5 |
| 12 | MAZDA CX-7 | 4 |
| 13 | HONDA ACCORD | 4 |
| 14 | FORD F-250 | 4 |
| 15 | FORD ECOSPORT | 4 |
| 16 | EAGLE TALON | 4 |
| 17 | CHEVROLET TRAX | 4 |
| 18 | BUICK ENCORE | 4 |
| 19 | AUDI A4 | 4 |
| 20 | VOLVO VN770 | 3 |
| 21 | RAM 3500 | 3 |
| 22 | MAZDA RX-7 | 3 |
| 23 | FORD FOCUS | 3 |
| 24 | FORD F-250 SD | 3 |
| 25 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 3 |
| 26 | BUICK PARK AVENUE | 3 |
| 27 | AUDI S4 | 3 |
| 28 | AUDI A6 | 3 |
| 29 | VOLVO XC70 | 2 |
| 30 | VOLVO V70XC | 2 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle accelerated slowly with the RPM at 3,500. The contact received notificatio
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact state
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated and failed to exceed 40 MPH, with the check engine warning
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating, and the RPM was elevated. The ABS warning light was illumi
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the RPM was unexpectedly elevated while driving, and the vehicle was hesitating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate above 35 MPH. The vehicle was driven to the residence. T
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated with the message âReduce Engine Power â Drive with Careâ displayed, a
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q60. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, with the che
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with a b
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that t
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The ch
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure w
The contact owns a 2020 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to shake with abnormal sounds coming from the engine compartment. The check en
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local deal
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated for an extended period before suddenly acceleratin
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The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to t
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The check engine warning l
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, or while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed an abnormal gasoline odor in the
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts and while idling. The vehicle was taken to Midas Service Center, where it
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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.