Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
263 NHTSA complaints about equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) issues across 32 makes and 151 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 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
263 filings · 151 models · 32 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 263 ODI rows
- MODELS 151 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 32 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 1.9% 5 crash-flagged
- RANK #245 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 2 injuries
Filing-volume peers
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#245 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 151 models). Open Toyota Rav4 (category leader) →
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) severity reading
The standout signal for equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 2 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 263 filings (SPARSE volume).
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 Toyota Rav4 against VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR on filing totals before treating equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Rav4 | |
| 2 | Toyota Prius | |
| 3 | Subaru Outback | |
| 4 | Ford Explorer | |
| 5 | Toyota Sienna | |
| 6 | Honda Odyssey | |
| 7 | Ford F-150 | |
| 8 | Honda Accord | |
| 9 | Toyota Highlander | |
| 10 | Toyota Camry Hybrid | |
| 11 | Toyota Avalon | |
| 12 | Lexus Es350 | |
| 13 | Lexus IS 250 | |
| 14 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 15 | Honda Pilot | |
| 16 | GMC Yukon | |
| 17 | Ford Fusion | |
| 18 | Ford Escape | |
| 19 | Ford Edge | |
| 20 | Chrysler 300 | |
| 21 | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| 22 | Cadillac SRX | |
| 23 | Buick Enclave | |
| 24 | Acura TL | |
| 25 | Volvo Xc90 | |
| 26 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| 27 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 28 | Toyota Camry | |
| 29 | Subaru Legacy | |
| 30 | RAM 2500 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The contact stated that intermittently, the back-over prevention camera and navigational system froze, the speedometer was blank, and the air conditioner w
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the entertainment system was blank and had shut down. The message “My Map Off” was displayed. The vehicle was restarted, and the rearview
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while reversing out of the garage, the powered front driver's seat suddenly began to move backwards, and the contact was unable to rea
The embedded navigation system in my 2018 GMC Sierra is no longer supported. Paid map updates were available until 2023, when General Motors discontinued them without notice. This system was marketed
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the navigation system screen image was jumping and flipping, and occasionally failed to display
The contact owns a 2017 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that the navigation was system rebooting and not connecting with the satellite. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken t
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the navigation screen was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to
See attached document for complaint.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the navigation system became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was tak
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F150. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was being reversed, the rearview camera displayed a solid black screen, or an inverted screen. The con
See attached document for complaint
The contact owned a 2020 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the navigational screen was black. The contact stated the navigational screen failed to turn on as needed. No warning light was illuminat
See attached document for complaint.
Honda/Garmin has not provided updates to the integrated navigation system since 2014. As a result, on numerous occasions, the navigation system has given the wrong information to the rider. My motor
The contact owns a 2016 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the oil light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V308
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the camera and navigation screen went blank. The message “Uconnect need service take to authorize dealer” was
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the service shifter warning light illuminated. The vehicle was steered
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