Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

1,016 NHTSA complaints about exterior lighting:turn signal:switch issues across 39 makes and 203 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:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

1,016 filings · 203 models · 39 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 1,016 ODI rows
  • MODELS 203 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 39 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.0% 10 crash-flagged
  • RANK #155 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 10 injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH (this)EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNA…1,016ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EX…1,015STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSI…1,020PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL1,022
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH vs nearest complaint-total peers

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#155 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 203 models). Open Pontiac Grand AM (category leader) →

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH severity reading

The standout signal for exterior lighting:turn signal:switch is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 10 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 1,016 filings (MODERATE volume).

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Pontiac Grand AM against ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) on filing totals before treating exterior lighting:turn signal:switch volume as a purchase signal.

1,016
Complaints
203
Models Affected
10
Crashes
30
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Pontiac Grand AM
57
2 Chevrolet Malibu
49
3 Ford Explorer
47
4 Oldsmobile Alero
35
5 Ford Taurus
35
6 Chevrolet Blazer
33
7 Chevrolet Corsica
31
8 Chevrolet Lumina
28
9 Ford F-150
26
10 Pontiac Grand Prix
24
11 Dodge Caravan
20
12 Ford Ranger
19
13 Chevrolet Beretta
19
14 Chrysler Town AND Country
18
15 Chevrolet Impala
17
16 Buick Regal
17
17 Plymouth Voyager
16
18 Mercury Sable
14
19 Dodge RAM 1500
14
20 Dodge Grand Caravan
14
21 Ford Thunderbird
13
22 Dodge Neon
13
23 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
13
24 Jeep Grand Cherokee
11
25 Mitsubishi Galant
10
26 Dodge RAM 2500
10
27 Plymouth Grand Voyager
9
28 Oldsmobile Cutlass
9
29 Jeep Wrangler
9
30 Volkswagen Jetta
8

Recent Complaints

2013 Ford Flex

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. When the vehicle was purchased, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had a failure with the steering wheel. T

2025 Tesla Model 3

The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the turn signal button on the steering wheel was activated but was unresponsive. Th

2020 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and approaching a stop, the left turn signal failed to function as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact

2023 Fisker Ocean

The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the right turn signal was activated; however, the right turn signal failed to function as intended. In a

2021 Tesla Model S

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side indicator was inoperable on the yoke steering wheel. The contact stated that the

2003 Mercedes-Benz Slk320

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK320. The contact stated that while making a left or a right turn, the turn signal indicator failed to illuminate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an indep

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Turn signal malfunction. Right turn signal will not reset. Vehicle indicates a continuous right turn signal when in operation. Have had at least two instances where traffic has pulled out in front of

2016 KIA Sedona

There are two issues I believe both are connected. Number 1. Sometimes when I put on the left blinker either nothing happens at all or the wrong blinker (right side) will go on instead of the left.

2016 KIA Sedona

The problem is the multi function switch. In the AUTO mode, the head lights go off randomly. This is a super dangerous at night. Also, when the left turn signal is activated, sometimes the flasher doe

2016 KIA Sedona

Malfunctioning indicator stalk/switch. Left blinker either won't function or will cause right blinker to indicate. Dangerous because creates confusion to other drivers and is a distraction.

2013 Hyundai Genesis

The multi function switch on the steering column has a short within its components. When driving at night with the headlights on and I activate the multi function switch to change lanes, the headlight

2015 Hyundai Sonata

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ACTIVATING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY FLASHED RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUF

2007 Honda Accord

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ACTIVATED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATO

2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE TURN SIGNAL AND EMERGENCY LIGHT INDICATORS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN IND

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPAIRS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SHUT OF WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER W

2000 Chevrolet Blazer

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND EVEN WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS NOT ACTIVATED. UPON INSPECTION, THE TURN SIGNAL I

2009 Honda Accord

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL LEVER FAILED TO REMAIN IN POSITION. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY WITHOUT

2007 Jeep Liberty

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL DID NOT WORK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT A SWITCH P

2015 Toyota Sienna

2015 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM DESIGN. THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX THE INAUDIBLE TURN INDICATOR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ISSUE WAS WHETHER OR NOT THE BRAK

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA

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