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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
9 NHTSA complaints about forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking issues across 6 makes and 7 models.
The forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 9 filings from 6 manufacturers and 7 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 1 crash, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the NISSAN ROGUE with 3 filings, followed by VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN and NISSAN ALTIMA. 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.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NISSAN ROGUE | 3 |
| 2 | VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 1 |
| 3 | NISSAN ALTIMA | 1 |
| 4 | MERCEDES-BENZ E300 | 1 |
| 5 | HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID | 1 |
| 6 | HONDA CR-V | 1 |
| 7 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owned a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300W. The contact stated while driving approximately 55mph when the contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle causing him to lose control of the vehicl
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently engaged. The braking assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the crash avoidance system became inoperable. While reversing there was no alert of a person behind the ve
The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while the cruise control was activated with a vehicle in the lane directly next to the vehicle or two lanes over, the Collision Avoid
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle independently came to an abrupt stop as the crash sensor warning light illu
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while stopped at a railroad track, the vehicle independently stopped and went into crash mode while on the railroad tracks upon accele
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING PACKAGE FUNCTION FAILED TO PROVIDE A WARNING AND DID NOT BRAKE WITHOUT THE CONTACT APPLYING FORCE TO THE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ANTI-COLLISION SYSTEM ACTIVATED WITHOUT ANY OBSTACLES NEAR THE VEHICLE. AN ALARM SOUNDED, AN INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN STOP. THE CONTACT TOOK
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.