Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

233 NHTSA complaints about exterior lighting:fog lights issues across 37 makes and 120 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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

233 filings · 120 models · 37 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 233 ODI rows
  • MODELS 120 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 37 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.1% 5 crash-flagged
  • RANK #250 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 4 injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS (this)EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS…233SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICESSEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIG…232SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMPSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BR…231ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE239
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS vs nearest complaint-total peers

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#250 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 120 models). Open Ford Mustang (category leader) →

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS severity reading

The standout signal for exterior lighting:fog lights is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 4 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 233 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 Ford Mustang against SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES on filing totals before treating exterior lighting:fog lights volume as a purchase signal.

233
Complaints
120
Models Affected
5
Crashes
13
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Mustang
9
2 Chrysler PT Cruiser
9
3 Ford Thunderbird
8
4 Volkswagen Passat
6
5 Pontiac Grand AM
6
6 Ford F-150
6
7 Pontiac Grand Prix
5
8 Ford Explorer
5
9 Chevrolet Avalanche
5
10 Mitsubishi Eclipse
4
11 Mazda MX-5 Miata
4
12 Jeep Cherokee
4
13 Honda Civic
4
14 Ford Ranger
4
15 Dodge Neon
4
16 Chrysler Sebring
4
17 Cadillac Catera
4
18 Oldsmobile Intrigue
3
19 Oldsmobile Aurora
3
20 Mitsubishi Galant
3
21 Honda Accord
3
22 GMC Envoy
3
23 Ford Escape
3
24 Dodge Durango
3
25 Dodge Caravan
3
26 Chrysler Town AND Country
3
27 Chevrolet Tahoe
3
28 Chevrolet Impala
3
29 Volvo 850
2

Recent Complaints

2017 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for a service appointment, the contact requested that the driver's side fog light be repla

2020 GMC Canyon

See attached document for complaint

2016 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving, the driver’s side fog light housing melted. There was an abnormal odor of smoke. There were no warning lights illuminated.

2016 Ford Escape Fire

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact noticed that there was a burn mark and a bubble in the front driver’s side fog light. The contact stated that heat from the bulb melted the cover. The

2013 Cadillac SRX

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the driver’s and passenger’s side fog lights were very dim. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A CLICKING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE LIFTER MADE CONTACT WITH TH

2015 RAM 3500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 3500. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LAMP GLASS COVERS FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNO

2008 Hummer H3

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 27 MPH, THE ABS, FOG, TRACTION, AND TPM INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT MORE TIME WAS NEEDE

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ODOR AND EVIDENCE OF

2008 Dodge Charger

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE UNLESS THE FUSE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE FOG LIGHT OPERATED INTERMITTENT

2011 GMC Sierra 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BUMPER FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS FRACTURED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED

2014 RAM 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 53 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT INNER FENDER HAD BECOME DETACHED FR

2012 Chrysler Town AND Country

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED HIS FOG LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE BU

2012 Chrysler Town AND Country

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT BOTH FOG LIGHT LENS AND ATTACHED WIRING WERE BURNED. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE FLAM

1999 Infiniti QX4 Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 INFINITI QX4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO A POLE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVE

2010 Mercedes-Benz C300

2010 C300 MERCEDES BENZ. CONSUMER STATES THE FOG LIGHT IS DEFECTIVE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT SIDE GLASS FOG LIGHT COVER CRACKED WITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL FORCE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUME

2002 Mazda MPV Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH A PEDESTRIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE LEFT FRONT BUMPER WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CALLED THE FIRE D

2007 Hyundai Elantra Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE DRIVERS SIDE FOG LIGHT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE WHERE THE FIRE WAS EXTIN

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WITH THE FOG LAMP ILLUMINATED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERS

2005 Saturn ION

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SATURN ION. A MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE STEERING COLU

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