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EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
22 NHTSA complaints about equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer issues across 13 makes and 21 models.
The equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 22 filings from 13 manufacturers and 21 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 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY with 2 filings, followed by VOLVO XC70 and VOLKSWAGEN ID.4. 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 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 2 |
| 2 | VOLVO XC70 | 1 |
| 3 | VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | 1 |
| 4 | TOYOTA TACOMA | 1 |
| 5 | TOYOTA COROLLA | 1 |
| 6 | TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA | 1 |
| 7 | MERCURY MONTEGO | 1 |
| 8 | MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 | 1 |
| 9 | JEEP WRANGLER | 1 |
| 10 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 11 | INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR | 1 |
| 12 | HONDA RIDGELINE | 1 |
| 13 | CHRYSLER 300 | 1 |
| 14 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 | 1 |
| 15 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 1 |
| 16 | CHEVROLET IMPALA | 1 |
| 17 | CADILLAC CTS | 1 |
| 18 | BMW 545I | 1 |
| 19 | BMW 535XI | 1 |
| 20 | AUDI A6 | 1 |
| 21 | AUDI A4 | 1 |
Recent Complaints
WHEN I NEEDED TO USE JACK I FOUND JACK AND RELATED TOOLS WERE NOT PROVIDED EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN VEHICLE HANDBOOK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FACTORY JACK PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE VEHICLE WAS INADEQUATE TO RAISE THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT THAT A TIRE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A6. WHILE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE, THE JACK FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE O
THE OEM FACTORY JACK IS TOO SHORT TO RAISE THE 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE HIGH ENOUGH TO REMOVE THE TIRES. I EXTENDED THE JACK AS HIGH AS IT WOULD GO ON FLAT, LEVEL GROUND. I WAS FORCED TO FIND A WOOD BLOCK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP WRANGLER. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE TIRE BY LIFTING THE VEHICLE WITH THE JACK, THE JACK FELL OVER AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FALL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED
I WAS CHANGING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BECAUSE THE TIRE HAD A NAIL IN IT. I USED THE TIRE JACK FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RAISED AND THE TIRE WAS REMOVED AND THE JACK COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS PER
PURCHASED 2009 TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN FROM CRYSTAL CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE BROOKSVILLE 34613 FLORIDA. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH AN EXISTING SAFETY RECALL NOT REPAIRED. AFTER 9 MONTHS OF USE I RECEIVED A NOT
CAR JACK FAILED DURING TIRE CHANGING. THE CAR JACK FAILED CAUSING JACK TO BEND. *TR
THERE ARE MORE AFFECTED PARTS THAN THIS ALLOWS ME TO SELECT. DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PARKED. WINDOW DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY VERY POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AVERAGE MPG AROUND 5.2MPG
I WAS JACKING UP MY BMW IN MY GARAGE USING A PROPER FLOOR JACK ON THE RIGHT SIDE REAR JACKPOINT STAND BUILT TO JACK THE CAR UP FROM THE RIGHT REAR. THE JACKPOINT FAILED AFTER IT WAS APPROXIMATELY 6
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC JACK HOLDER HAD FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DROP TO THE GROUND WHILE IT WAS ELEVATED. THE DEALER WAS MADE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIVE AWKWARDLY. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY AND DISCOVERED
THE FACTORY-SUPPLIED VEHICLE SERVICE JACK FAILED DURING A SPARE TIRE CHANGE. THE JACK IS A STANDARD MECHANICAL SCREW JACK WITH A 16-INCH LONG, 3/8-INCH DIAMETER HORIZONTAL BOLT SCREWED INTO A THREADE
I HAD A BLOW OUT ON A FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. WENT TO RAISE CAR ON FLAT LEVEL SURFACE. I USED THE CAR JACK FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE BUYING THE CAR TWO YEARS AGO. THE JACK FAILED TO STAY UNDER THE FRAME
WHILE JACKING UP THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR THE JACK BROKE AT THE BASE OF THE JACK WHERE THE TWO LEVERS CONNECT AND THE CAR FELL ABOUT A FOOT THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE JACK WAS SEATED LEVEL ON THE
(1) 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 DOORS,4 CYLINDER. WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH OR HIGHER THE CAR'S STEERING WHEEL ALWAYS STEER TO THE LEFT SIDE AND YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO HANDLE FIRMLY ALL THE
EMERGENCY CAR JACK FAILED WHILE CHANGING TIRE ON FLAT SURFACE, CAR JACK GAVE OUT AND DROPPED VEHICLE BREAKING REAR STABILIZER BAR. COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IF I WAS BY TIRE LOCATION OR UNDER
IN REPLACING A FLAT TIRE AFTER JACKING THE CAR UP, THE ORIGINAL CAR JACK BROKE DOWN AND THE CAR FELL BACK DOWN. LUCKILY I HAVEN'T BEEN INJURED, BUT WAS REALLY A CLOSE CALL. *TR
I AM A MECHANICAL ENGINEER INVOLVED IN A LAWSUIT DEALING WITH THIS MECHANICAL SCISSOR JACK. THE CASE HAS GONE TO TRIAL AND BEEN RESOLVED. AS A PART OF MY INVESTIGATION, I DETERMINED THAT THE BASE OF T
I WAS CHANGING A FLAT TIRE AND THE JACK JUST FAILED ON ME LAST NIGHT AND ALMOST BUT MY ARM OFF. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE JACK WAS BEING USED. IT WAS A FLAT ROAD AND IT WASN'T WINDY. THE CAR WAS ON A
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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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