Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
28,408 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, gasoline issues across 58 makes and 1153 models.
The fuel system, gasoline is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 28,408 filings from 58 manufacturers and 1153 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 372 crashes, 883 fires, 453 injuries, and 56 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER with 1,259 filings, followed by FORD F-150 and JEEP WRANGLER. 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 | CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | 1,259 |
| 2 | FORD F-150 | 1,055 |
| 3 | JEEP WRANGLER | 1,025 |
| 4 | DODGE DURANGO | 935 |
| 5 | JEEP LIBERTY | 819 |
| 6 | NISSAN XTERRA | 612 |
| 7 | FORD FOCUS | 594 |
| 8 | FORD ESCAPE | 558 |
| 9 | GMC ENVOY | 427 |
| 10 | HONDA CR-V | 407 |
| 11 | NISSAN FRONTIER | 406 |
| 12 | NISSAN PATHFINDER | 401 |
| 13 | HONDA ACCORD | 389 |
| 14 | JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 | 375 |
| 15 | CHEVROLET COBALT | 350 |
| 16 | FORD FUSION | 332 |
| 17 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 321 |
| 18 | FORD EXPLORER | 243 |
| 19 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 243 |
| 20 | CHEVROLET CAVALIER | 242 |
| 21 | DODGE CHARGER | 238 |
| 22 | HONDA CIVIC | 235 |
| 23 | HYUNDAI SONATA | 225 |
| 24 | JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 | 224 |
| 25 | CHRYSLER 300C | 222 |
| 26 | FORD FREESTYLE | 217 |
| 27 | MERCEDES-BENZ E350 | 208 |
| 28 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 206 |
| 29 | HONDA PILOT | 202 |
| 30 | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 196 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started running rough before the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehic
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat frame bolt had detached within a week of purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer, wh
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated and almost stalled. The failure was i
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). A
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, and while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the ve
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufa
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH in traffic, the vehicle stalled, and the power steering and brakes became inoperable. The check engine warnin
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, and the vehicle de
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehic
The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contac
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was re
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the hood exploded and caught on fire. The fire was extinguished with 3 buckets of water. There was no pro
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel system became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the fuel
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagno
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine light illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed, and the steering wheel
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The conta
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V796000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The conta
The contact owned a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The v
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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.