Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

156 NHTSA complaints about equipment:other:labels issues across 29 makes and 95 models.

The equipment:other:labels is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 156 filings from 29 manufacturers and 95 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 5 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the DODGE RAM 1500 with 8 filings, followed by CHEVROLET S10 and FORD EXPLORER. 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.

156
Complaints
95
Models Affected
5
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 DODGE RAM 1500 8
2 CHEVROLET S10 6
3 FORD EXPLORER 5
4 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4
5 DODGE RAM 4
6 DODGE DAKOTA 4
7 TOYOTA SIENNA 3
8 MERCURY SABLE 3
9 JEEP WRANGLER 3
10 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 3
11 FORD WINDSTAR 3
12 FORD RANGER 3
13 FORD F-150 3
14 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVENUE 3
15 CHEVROLET BLAZER 3
16 VOLVO 770 2
17 TOYOTA TACOMA 2
18 TOYOTA CAMRY 2
19 SUBARU LEGACY 2
20 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 2
21 NISSAN ALTIMA 2
22 MAZDA MPV 2
23 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2
24 JAGUAR XJ8 2
25 HYUNDAI SONATA 2
26 HONDA ACCORD 2
27 GMC SONOMA 2
28 FORD F-250 2
29 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2
30 DAEWOO NUBIRA 2

Recent Complaints

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500

Refer to Safety Recall 25V747 and see the attachment which outlines our complaint. RV does not comply with requirements of FMVSS 110 and 49 CFR Part 567. We were the reporting party to the manufactu

2020 MAZDA MAZDA3

See attached document for complaint.

2023 KIA SORENTO

[XXX] was shopping for new vehicle and compared advertised window sticker safety rating to NHTSA rating. The rating on the window sticker was incorrect (stated 5 stars when NHTSA confirms 4 stars).

2021 PETERBILT 567

The contact owns a 2021 Renegade Classic 37CTS RV constructed on a 2021 Peterbilt 567 chassis. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds on three separate occasions the rear tires had ex

2011 FORD F-250 SD

I PURCHASED A NEW DIESEL 2011 F-250 LARIAT 4X4 CREW CAB 172' WB. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK BASED ON THE CHARTS IN A FORD BROCHURE. ACCORDING TO THE PAYLOAD CHART ON PAGE 39 OF THE BROCHURE, THE PAYLOAD FOR

2016 SUBARU OUTBACK

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INFORMATION ON THE TOWING LABEL WAS INCORRECT, STATING THAT THE VEHICLE COULD TOW 3,000 LBS. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHIC

2010 VOLVO XC70

SAFETY ISSUE THE TIRE PRESSURE LABEL ON OUR XC70 (VIN: [XXX]) LIST THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE AS BEING 33 PSI. AT THIS PRESSURE THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. THIS RENDERS THE FEDE

2005 NISSAN TITAN

2005 NISSAN TITAN 4X2 SE. VEHICLE CAME WITH 2 MARONI LABELS SAME VIN NUMBER WITH DIFFERENT DEALER ADDRESSES DIFFERENT CODES, AND THE ONE HE PURCHASED DOESN'T MATCH NISSAN RECORDS. *TA

2015 HONDA ACCORD

MY DAUGHTER PURCHASED A NEW HONDA ACCORD ON 10/31/2014 FROM PLAZA AUTO MALL, 2740 NOSTRAND AVENUE, BROOKLYN NY 11210. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE THE MSRP STICKER ATTACHED TO THE WINDOW, AS REQUIRED BY

2011 KIA FORTE

THE WARNING INFORMATION IS NOT CORRECT ON THE SPARE TIRE ON MY 2011 KIA FORTE. IT'S LISTED IN KILOMETERS PER HOUR AND KILOMETERS ON THE WARNING STICKER. THERE IS NO INFORMATION FOR MILES AND MILES PER

2014 CADILLAC CTS

ORIGINAL WINDOW LABEL HAS GOVERNMENT 5 STAR RATING FOR FRONTAL CRASH AND ROLLOVER. THIS WAS IMPORTANT TO ME AS THIS WILL PROBABLY BE MY LAST CAR. LETTER DATED MAY 16, 2014 FROM GM CHANGED THE 5 STAR R

2013 VOLVO S60

THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL ON MY CAR HAS 4 ERRORS. 1. LOADING: THE INSTALLED LABEL SPECIFIES A WEIGHT LIMIT OF 1200 LBS. THE CORRECT WEIGHT LIMIT FOR MY CAR IS 1025 LBS. 2. FRONT TI

2012 FORD F-550 SD

INCIDENT #1: IT WAS DETERMINED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS THE MANUFACTURER OF MY EXPEDITION VEHICLE/MOTOR HOME (MH) WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN., DOT REGULATION

1993 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR HAS A DECAL ON THE UNDERSIDE STATING THAT THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. A FUSE I

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO 5 RECALLS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY FIVE RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO

2003 GMC SONOMA CREW Crash

WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR UPCOMING LIGHT AND OUT THE CORNER OF MY EYE I SAW A DEER LEAP OVER TALL GRASS ON LEFT ONCOMING SIDE OF ROAD, WAS ALREADY AT 40 MILES HIT BRAKE TO HOPEFULLY NOT HIT HER SO BY THE T

2011 TOYOTA SIENNA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V560000 (EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS). THE CONTACT FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS LIS

2008 VOLVO C70

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO C70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V508000 (EQUIPME

2012 BUICK REGAL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK REGAL GS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR STICKER, LOCATED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR, SPECIFIED TO INFLATE THE TIRES TO 80 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH

2011 TOYOTA SIENNA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V560000 (EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve equipment:other:labels issues?
The NHTSA has received 156 complaints about equipment:other:labels problems across 95 vehicle models from 29 manufacturers.
How dangerous are equipment:other:labels defects?
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS issues have been linked to 5 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries, and 0 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most equipment:other:labels problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for equipment:other:labels issues is the DODGE RAM 1500 with 8 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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