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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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. 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
MY CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED WHEN I WAS ON THE ROAD CAUSING ME TO ALMOST CRASH MY ALTERNATOR JUST SHUT DOWN
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
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.