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EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
700 NHTSA complaints about equipment:electrical issues across 40 makes and 250 models.
The equipment:electrical is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 700 filings from 40 manufacturers and 250 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 31 crashes, 29 fires, 21 injuries, and 2 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD FOCUS with 21 filings, followed by HONDA ACCORD and PONTIAC GRAND AM. 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 | FORD FOCUS | 21 |
| 2 | HONDA ACCORD | 18 |
| 3 | PONTIAC GRAND AM | 13 |
| 4 | FORD WINDSTAR | 13 |
| 5 | FORD TAURUS | 13 |
| 6 | FORD EXPLORER | 13 |
| 7 | VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 12 |
| 8 | FORD CONTOUR | 12 |
| 9 | CHEVROLET CORVETTE | 12 |
| 10 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 10 |
| 11 | DODGE DURANGO | 10 |
| 12 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 9 |
| 13 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 8 |
| 14 | LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 8 |
| 15 | HONDA CIVIC | 8 |
| 16 | DODGE RAM | 8 |
| 17 | CADILLAC SEVILLE | 8 |
| 18 | PONTIAC MONTANA | 7 |
| 19 | PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | 7 |
| 20 | PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER | 7 |
| 21 | FORD AEROSTAR | 7 |
| 22 | DODGE NEON | 7 |
| 23 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 7 |
| 24 | DODGE CARAVAN | 7 |
| 25 | CHRYSLER CONCORDE | 7 |
| 26 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 7 |
| 27 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 7 |
| 28 | MAZDA 626 | 6 |
| 29 | HONDA VALKYRIE | 6 |
| 30 | CHEVROLET CAVALIER | 6 |
Recent Complaints
The contact purchased a Carobotor Technology Ltd, Bronco digital instrument cluster for a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that soon after installing the digital instrument cluster, the check engi
The charger fails to charge. Nothing happens when it is plugged into the vehicle. The dealer has confirmed the vehicle can be fully charged using the dealerâs level 2 charger. I am able to fully
Enel X Juice box level 2 charger is shorting and tripping circuit breaker. sparks coming out of the Juice box before shorting breaker. This is a replacement unit received from Enel X in early 2024 a
About one month ago (ironically at about the same time Enel X pulled out of the US and Canada) we noticed a burning smell when we charged our Bolt, at home, using our JuiceBox type 2 charger. At first
Enel X Way recently announced that they were terminating operations in North America. With that in mind my Juicebox level 2 charger now becomes a dumb charger with no app functionality to turn down th
See attached document for complaint.
2017 FORD ESCAPE- Consumer states: " I would like to lodge a safety hazard complaint with N.H.T.S.A. Prompt resolution is requested. I purchased this vehicle from Peoria Ford in December 2018. Unfortu
The regulator and motors have failed in all four windows. Two have been replaced with "panel assembly" parts - on 03/24/2022 the parts cost $383.09 and on 10/07/2022 the same [XXX] cost $470.16. I ha
Porsche Mobile Charger overheats, rated for 9.6kw but due to safety concerns Porsche adjusted default rate to 4.8kw. Rate can be reset to 9.6 each charge session increasing risk of fire.
All warning lights come up on vehicle. Recall needed. This is occurring on most 2017 CRV
The radio started skipping and the DVD player wonât turn on
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, he heard loud buzzing and popping noises coming from the door speakers accompanied by severe vibration from the door
The Towed Battery Charger Plus (TBC+) manufactured by RVIBrake.com (DBA: Danco) of Castle Rock, CO 80109, was installed on our Honda Fit, prior to a vacation in May 2021. While heading back to our hom
A plug-in battery charger failed. You may inspect it. It got hot and smoked, and I suppose was a fire hazard. The problem has not been confirmed nor inspected. There were no symptoms of the problem be
DELAMINATING OF CADILLAC CUE, CONTROLS BACKUP CAMERA, GPS, RADIO, BLUETOOTH. FACTORY DEFAULT. *TR
EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN YOUR OPEN INVESTIGATION, NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE20010. THE TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY WENT BLACK ON 02/23/20, NO TOUCHSCREEN-RELATED FUNCTIONS WORKED (INCLUDING CAMERA DISPLAYS, NAVIG
THE VEHICLE'S MAIN DISPLAY, WHICH SHOWS THE BACKUP CAMERA, FREEZES/LOCKS WHEN TURNING ON THE VEHICLE. THE ERROR MESSAGE ON THE DRIVERS DISPLAY IS THAT THE LARGE DISPLAY IS "UNRESPONSIVE". THEN, WHEN
TESLA MODEL S CENTER CONSOLE SCREEN GOES BLACK AND WILL NOT RESTART. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. WITH IT BEING THE BRAINS OF THE CAR, ITS USELESS. APPARENTLY TESLA KNOWS ABOUT IT, BUT NO RECALL
THE DISPLAY SCREEN WENT COMPLETELY OFF AS IF I WAS JUST TURNING ON THE CAR. YOU CAN'T SEE ANYTHING IN THE DISPLAY SCREEN EXCEPT FOR DODGE AND ALSO THE VOLUME BUTTON WOULD NOT WORK. WHEN THIS HAPPENS,
THE TOUCH SCREEN FROZE UP AND HAD TO BE REPLACED THAT'S THE FIRST ISSUE. I REPLACED IT. NOW THE SECOND ISSUE THE TOUCH SCREEN STARTING CRACKING AND IT LOOKS LIKE SPIDER WEBS. I HAVE HEARD OTHERS H
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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.