Component

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1,313 NHTSA complaints about equipment adaptive/mobility issues across 44 makes and 355 models.

The equipment adaptive/mobility is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 1,313 filings from 44 manufacturers and 355 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 106 crashes, 20 fires, 74 injuries, and 6 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the TOYOTA CAMRY with 36 filings, followed by JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE and TOYOTA PRIUS. 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.

1,313
Complaints
355
Models Affected
106
Crashes
20
Fires
6
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 TOYOTA CAMRY 36
2 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 34
3 TOYOTA PRIUS 27
4 FORD FUSION 27
5 TOYOTA COROLLA 25
6 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 24
7 CHEVROLET IMPALA 20
8 HONDA CR-V 19
9 FORD EDGE 19
10 TOYOTA SIENNA 18
11 HYUNDAI SONATA 18
12 HONDA ACCORD 18
13 NISSAN ALTIMA 17
14 JEEP LIBERTY 17
15 JEEP CHEROKEE 17
16 FORD F-150 17
17 FORD ESCAPE 16
18 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 16
19 TOYOTA TACOMA 14
20 TOYOTA AVALON 14
21 HONDA CIVIC 14
22 FORD FOCUS 14
23 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 13
24 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 13
25 FORD WINDSTAR 13
26 FORD EXPLORER 13
27 LEXUS ES350 11
28 HONDA ODYSSEY 11
29 CHRYSLER 300 11
30 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 11

Recent Complaints

2025 HONDA ODYSSEY

Hand control device for disabled drivers is correctly installed under the stearing wheel and works as intended. However, device has several very sharp right angle and corner points that, in the event

2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH in stop-and-go traffic and applying the brake pedal to decrease in speed, the vehicle hesitated to de

2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V344000 (Back Over Prevention, Equipment, Electrical System) and 24V651000 (Structure); however

2018 TOYOTA SIENNA

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sierra equipped with a Joysceer USA Inc, Hand Control Unit. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message advising to "Stop immediately" was displayed

2015 MAZDA MAZDA5

Weld failure can cause the board to tip and dump the user on the ground. This is a hazard because this piece of equipment is design for disabled users who can't stand. User found the cracked weld be

2019 AUDI Q7 Crash

FAULTY RADAR SENSORS AND AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BREAKING SYSTEM ISSUES TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS (E.G. HESITATION ON ACCELERATION, FAILURE TO ACCELERATE, JERKING, SHUDDERING, REVVING, SURGING, SLIPPING,

2007 FORD EDGE Fire

2007 FORD EDGE SEL FACTORY STEREO SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT AND KILLED BATTERY. TRIED TO START CAR AND BATTERY WAS DEAD TRIED TO JUMP AND WAS NOT ABLE, PUT NEW BATTERY ON VEHICLE AND THE FA

2012 TOYOTA CAMRY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON TWO OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COLONIAL TOYOTA IN MILFORD,

2015 TOYOTA COROLLA

2015 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REMOTE KEY REPAIR. *LD CONSUMER SENDS ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE KEY INSIDE THE REMOTE DOES NOT FIT THE VEH

2010 TOYOTA VENZA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE BEGINNING TO DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT REDUCE SPEED.

2015 FORD F-150

WHEN PASSING A SEMI TRUCK ON THE LEFT (SEMI IS TO THE RIGHT OF ME) USING THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION, THE TRUCK SLAMMED ON ITS BRAKES AND SAID COLLISION WARNING. CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST REAR END

2013 FORD FLEX

I HAVE A 2013 FORD FLEX SEL WITH 60K+ MILES ORIGINALLY PURCHASED WITH 13K MILES IN 2013. I HAVE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY DOOR LATCH. I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH ALL DOORS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MY LEFT

2012 FORD FIESTA

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD CONSISTENT TRANSMISSION SHUDDER AND ENGINE RATTLE UPON ACCELERATION WHICH AFFECTS THE THE INITIAL ACCELERATION OF THE CAR. THE SPORADIC DELAY IN INITIAL ACCELERATION HAS BEEN AN

2013 LINCOLN MKT

INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN DRIVING IN LIGHT TO MODERATE PRECIPITATION (RAIN OR SNOW), THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT SENSE A CAR IN FRONT OF IT YET IT WILL NOT DEFAULT TO "OFF/ADAPTIVE CRUISE NOT AVAI

2007 LEXUS ES

THE BUTTON ON THE DECK LID TO OPEN HAD BECOME VERY STICKY AS IF MELTED ALSO THE STEERING WHEEL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS AS IF THE COATING ON BOTH HAS BECOME LIKE PUTTY.

2007 SATURN OUTLOOK

FOR A COUPLE WEEKS I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS OPENING MY TRUNK HATCH, I TRIED AGAIN TODAY AND IT DIDN'T OPEN. I THEN BENT DOWN TO PICK UP MY BAGS WHEN THE HATCH OPENED ON ITS OWN AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD

2006 MERCURY MILAN

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET. THE WRENCH LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON , CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF AND LOST POWER AND SPEED. I HAD TO PULL OFF INTO THE DIT

2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

I DROVE MY CAR TO A STORE, TURNED IT OFF AND LEFT IT FOR 10 MINUTES. WHEN I RETURNED THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I HAD A FRIEND TRY TO JUMP MY 1 YEAR OLD BATTERY AMD STILL NO START. MY DISPLAY SAYS TO RE

2012 DODGE CHALLENGER

MY CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED WHEN I WAS ON THE ROAD CAUSING ME TO ALMOST CRASH MY ALTERNATOR JUST SHUT DOWN

2014 FORD MUSTANG

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD IN JULY OF THIS YEAR CONCERNING DEFECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ON DRIVER SIDE. IT IS NOW THE MIDDLE OF SEPTEMBER AND NO FURTHER ACTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN. AM I TO WAIT

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve equipment adaptive/mobility issues?
The NHTSA has received 1,313 complaints about equipment adaptive/mobility problems across 355 vehicle models from 44 manufacturers.
How dangerous are equipment adaptive/mobility defects?
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY issues have been linked to 106 crashes, 20 fires, 74 injuries, and 6 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most equipment adaptive/mobility problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for equipment adaptive/mobility issues is the TOYOTA CAMRY with 36 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

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.

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