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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER

26 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication: oil cooler issues across 15 makes and 22 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.

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ODI category ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER

26 filings · 22 models · 15 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 26 ODI rows
  • MODELS 22 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 15 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
  • RANK #382 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER vs nearest complaint-total peers

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#382 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 22 models). Open Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (category leader) →

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER severity reading

The standout signal for engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication: oil cooler is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 26 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 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 against ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR on filing totals before treating engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication: oil cooler volume as a purchase signal.

26
Complaints
22
Models Affected
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
3
2 Ford Escape
2
3 Cadillac DTS
2
4 Toyota Highlander
1
5 Toyota Camry
1
6 Subaru Impreza
1
7 Scion XB
1
8 Lexus Rx350
1
9 Lexus RX
1
10 KIA Sorento
1
11 KIA Optima
1
12 KIA Forte
1
13 Jeep Wrangler
1
14 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1
15 Hyundai Elantra GT
1
16 Honda CR-V
1
17 Ford Focus
1
18 Dodge Challenger
1
19 Chrysler Town AND Country
1
20 Chevrolet Malibu
1
21 Buick Lacrosse
1
22 Audi Q8
1

Recent Complaints

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The oil cooler lines came disconnected and oil leaked out. Had to have it towed and repair shop fixed it said the front lines where broke and rear lines where coming apart

2017 KIA Forte

The engine failed. Transmission wouldn’t switch. No prior warning but oil lamp. Was on Freeway when it happened. Problem has been confirmed but not with my vin. Lamp didn’t come on until It started to

2021 Honda CR-V

The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact received an undisclosed recall campaign for engine oil and gasoline dilution. The contact checked the engine oil and noticed that the engine oil was bla

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a message displayed reading "Low Oil Pressure" prompting the contact to pull over

2018 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. A warning light was illuminated which displayed that the vehicle was

2020 Audi Q8

The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q8. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the oil needed to be topped off frequently. The Check Oil

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The contact's business owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while an employee was driving approximately 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound detected. The engine cooler warning

2011 Toyota Highlander

Pin hole in oil line causing excessive oil leak. Loose oil very quickly. Could cause permanent damage to engine. Had old line replaced by mechanic with a metal line only inspected by my mechanic an

2016 Hyundai Elantra GT

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that while her wife was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's wife w

2007 Toyota Camry

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the oil level wa

2014 Chevrolet Malibu

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, she saw smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The con

2017 KIA Sorento Fire

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 35-45 MPH on the highway that suddenly there was smoke and flames coming from underneath the vehicle. There were no warning ligh

2012 Scion XB

The contact owns a 2012 Scion XB. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption. The contact stated that the oil pressure warning light would illuminate approxima

2013 Buick Lacrosse

The contact owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started jerking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact continued to drive the ve

2013 Ford Escape Fire

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 mph, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood and from behind the vehicle without warning. The contact

2016 KIA Optima

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the oil warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and checked the oil level of the vehi

2017 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently started jerking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the sid

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUES WITH THE OIL FILTER HOUSING.

2014 Dodge Challenger

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, she smelled a burning oil odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to

2015 Subaru Impreza

The contact owns a 2015 SUBARU Impreza. The contact stated that the vehicle's check engine light was illuminated and they began to notice at an oil change that their vehicle was leaking excessive oil

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