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.

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:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

277 filings · 131 models · 33 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 277 ODI rows
  • MODELS 131 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 33 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.1% 3 crash-flagged
  • RANK #243 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 5 injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER (this)ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EN…277SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSORSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK…278VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTORVISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER…265EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGAT…263
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER vs nearest complaint-total peers

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#243 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 131 models). Open Volkswagen Passat (category leader) →

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER severity reading

The standout signal for engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 5 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 277 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 Volkswagen Passat against SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR on filing totals before treating engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger volume as a purchase signal.

277
Complaints
131
Models Affected
3
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Deaths

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

2023 Nissan Rogue

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

2017 Chevrolet Sonic

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

2022 Chevrolet Malibu

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

2022 Chevrolet Trax

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

2020 Chevrolet Malibu

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

2019 Chevrolet Equinox

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

2022 Chevrolet Equinox

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated with the message “Reduce Engine Power – Drive with Care” displayed, and the

2017 Infiniti Q60

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

2019 Buick Encore

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

2018 Honda Accord

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

2016 Chevrolet Trax

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

2019 Honda Accord

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

2020 Buick Encore GX

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

2020 Hyundai Kona

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

2024 Volkswagen Taos

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

2016 Buick Cascada

See attached document for complaint.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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

2014 Ford F-350

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

2012 Ford Edge

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

2019 Ford Escape

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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