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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
2,005 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor issues across 43 makes and 420 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:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
2,005 filings · 420 models · 43 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MODERATE 2,005 ODI rows
- MODELS 420 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 43 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.7% 15 crash-flagged
- RANK #109 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 4 deaths · 41 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#109 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (4 reported fatalities across 420 models). Open Nissan Altima (category leader) →
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR filing-volume reading
The standout signal for engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor is ODI intake volume: 2,005 filings (MODERATE band · #109 of 696 standardized categories) across 420 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 0.7%.
Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.
Next step: compare Nissan Altima against ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY on filing totals before treating engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nissan Altima | |
| 2 | KIA Soul | |
| 3 | Honda Accord | |
| 4 | Jeep Wrangler | |
| 5 | Dodge Dakota | |
| 6 | Ford F-150 | |
| 7 | Ford Explorer | |
| 8 | Toyota Corolla | |
| 9 | Ford Taurus | |
| 10 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 11 | Ford Contour | |
| 12 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| 13 | KIA Sportage | |
| 14 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 15 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 16 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 17 | Chevrolet Impala | |
| 18 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| 19 | Toyota Camry | |
| 20 | Mazda 626 | |
| 21 | Ford Escape | |
| 22 | Dodge RAM 1500 | |
| 23 | Mazda MPV | |
| 24 | Honda Civic | |
| 25 | Mercedes-Benz Ml320 | |
| 26 | Dodge RAM | |
| 27 | Ford Mustang | |
| 28 | Nissan Sentra | |
| 29 | Nissan Maxima |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder lane, engine oil w
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jolted and hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning
The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while leaving the driveway, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there wa
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle went i
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and the temperature gauge failed to function as needed, with an abnormally loud sound comin
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that there was oil leaking from th
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25E070000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact sta
The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Parts Store and was diagnosed with c
The contact's sister owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while his sister was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly jerked and jolted, prompting her to pull over to the
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there were abnormal sounds coming from the exhaust system. The contact stated that the vehicle
Catalytic converter may become damaged due to overheating caused by and excessive increase of exhaust gas temperatures.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and experienced a loss of automotive power, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning lights
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic w
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal exhaust odor entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. No warning lights we
The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that initially, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear-end of the vehicle was swaying. Upon inspection, there was severe rust
The contact's friend owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic,
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and an egg-like odor was present during start-up. The vehicle was t
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk and stalled while in fifth gear and depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intende
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