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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
329 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv) issues across 37 makes and 149 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:CRANKCASE (PCV)
329 filings · 149 models · 37 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 329 ODI rows
- MODELS 149 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 37 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.6% 2 crash-flagged
- RANK #233 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 5 deaths · 4 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#233 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (5 reported fatalities across 149 models). Open Nissan Altima (category leader) →
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) model-concentration reading
The standout signal for engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv) is model concentration: Nissan Altima accounts for 27 filings (8.2% of this category) out of 329 total.
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 Nissan Altima against PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE on filing totals before treating engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv) volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nissan Altima | |
| 2 | BMW 328i | |
| 3 | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| 4 | Dodge Intrepid | |
| 5 | Ford F-150 | |
| 6 | Nissan Sentra | |
| 7 | Ford Taurus | |
| 8 | Mercury Sable | |
| 9 | KIA Sorento | |
| 10 | BMW 528i | |
| 11 | KIA Optima | |
| 12 | Cadillac Deville | |
| 13 | BMW X3 | |
| 14 | Dodge Durango | |
| 15 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 16 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| 17 | Saturn LS | |
| 18 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 19 | Honda Accord | |
| 20 | GMC Terrain | |
| 21 | Ford Fusion | |
| 22 | Ford F-250 SD | |
| 23 | Dodge Stratus | |
| 24 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 25 | Toyota Sienna | |
| 26 | Toyota Corolla | |
| 27 | Plymouth Neon | |
| 28 | Nissan Murano | |
| 29 | Nissan 350z | |
| 30 | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle on a cold, snowy day, there was oil on the driveway. There was a fuel odor inside the vehicle, and the en
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 58 MPH, the message “Engine Power Reduced” was displayed, and the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 30
The contact owns a 2020 BMW M340I. The contact stated that after an oil change was performed by an independent mechanic, there was a large amount of gray smoke coming from the exhaust pipe while accel
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle jerked abnormally. There were t
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a yellow check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was di
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact used an OBD2 scanner and retrieved diagnosti
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH in cold weather, the vehicle was shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the wo
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the Emiss
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer
The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Cascada. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal squealing sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. T
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the alternator warning light illuminated. Additionally, the Service stabili-trak soon message was displayed, and the
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon pulling out of the driveway, she observed that oil had pooled underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The ve
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle then made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was towed
The contact owns a 2017Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that upon having the vehicle inspected, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and produced code: P052E. Th
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer, where it was diagnosed that the crankcase ventila
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that she smelled an abnormal odor inside her vehicle, and the thermostat warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mec
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the re
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