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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
311 NHTSA complaints about exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights issues across 24 makes and 103 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.
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ODI category EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
311 filings · 103 models · 24 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 311 ODI rows
- MODELS 103 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 24 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 1.3% 4 crash-flagged
- RANK #238 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 1 deaths · 6 injuries
Filing-volume peers
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#238 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (1 reported fatalities across 103 models). Open Chevrolet Malibu (category leader) →
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS severity reading
The standout signal for exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights is severity: 1 reported fatalities and 6 injuries (INJURY stamp) on 311 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 Chevrolet Malibu against AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE on filing totals before treating exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 2 | Pontiac Grand AM | |
| 3 | Oldsmobile Alero | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Impala | |
| 5 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 6 | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| 7 | GMC Jimmy | |
| 8 | Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| 9 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 10 | Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
| 11 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 12 | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| 13 | KIA Sportage | |
| 14 | KIA Sephia | |
| 15 | Ford Explorer | |
| 16 | Chevrolet Trailblazer | |
| 17 | Chevrolet Corsica | |
| 18 | Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| 19 | Nissan Sentra | |
| 20 | GMC Sonoma | |
| 21 | GMC Sierra | |
| 22 | Ford Ranger | |
| 23 | Ford Focus | |
| 24 | Ford Crown Victoria | |
| 25 | Dodge RAM 1500 | |
| 26 | Dodge Durango | |
| 27 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 28 | Chrysler Concorde | |
| 29 | Chevrolet Venture | |
| 30 | Chevrolet S10 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES 300H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The service ABS, Brakes, and hazard warning lights were illuminated
The contact owns a 2016 Lexus RX 350. While the contact was inside the building where she worked, the hazard lights were flashing unintendedly. When the contact arrived at the residence, the hazard li
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact pressed the hazard warning light icon on the display screen to pull over, but the haza
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while his daughter driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop at a traffic light, the vehicle lost automotive power. No warni
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds and turning from the left lane, the steering wheel popped out. The vehicle was able to reverse howev
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Corolla equipped with four Bridgestone Tires, Tires Line: Eldorado, Tire Size: 21545R17, and DOT Nuber: N/A. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning light was
BOUGHT THE CAR IN. DECEMBER 2018. ON JANUARY 21, 2019 THE DASHBOARD LIT UP SAYING SERVIVE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ALONG WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TOOK CHARGER TO GET FIXED IT WAS FIXED HAVENT H
I PURCHASED THE JEEP ON 12/30/2019. IT HAD 1,200 MILES WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN 4WD AND ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON TO INDICATE FAILURE. I HIT THE BRAKES AND NOTHING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE AIR BAGS AND SERVICE FRONT CAMERA WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CO
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, AN ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE AND IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HAZARD LIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER
2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON IS PUSHED BACK WHERE HE WAS UNABLE TO ACTIVE MY HAZARD LIGHTS IF NEEDED. ALSO, THERE WERE SOME UNIDENTIFIED LIGHTS STUCK ON THE DASHBOARD. *MW
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TURN AND HAZARD SIGNALS MALFUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE V
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE W
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN A HEAVY RAINSTORM, THE HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS, HAZARD LIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HAZARD AND TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARDS LIGHTS WOULD ONLY ACTIVATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPLACED. THE MANUFACTUR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN ACTIVATED. THE HAZARD WARNING SIGNALS ALSO FAILED TO IL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO OPERATE AT TIMES OR WOULD OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY DO TO A DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH. THE CONTACT RE
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