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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

3 NHTSA complaints about exterior lighting:lighting control module issues across 3 makes and 3 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:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

3 filings · 3 models · 3 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 3 ODI rows
  • MODELS 3 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 3 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
  • RANK #579 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries

Filing-volume peers

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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE vs nearest complaint-total peers

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#579 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 3 models). Open Mercury Grand Marquis (category leader) →

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE severity reading

The standout signal for exterior lighting:lighting control module is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 3 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 Mercury Grand Marquis against AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION on filing totals before treating exterior lighting:lighting control module volume as a purchase signal.

3
Complaints
3
Models Affected
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Mercury Grand Marquis
1
2 KIA Soul
1
3 GMC Envoy
1

Recent Complaints

2004 Mercury Grand Marquis

The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior lighting became inoperable. The contact stated that the failure occurred at night

2012 KIA Soul Fire

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside of the vehicle. Additionally, the brake lights were inoperable prior to replacing the rear taillight housing
2006 GMC Envoy

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlights would fail not allowing them to see anything while driving. The contact stated that the headlights

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