Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
3,282 NHTSA complaints about fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system issues across 45 makes and 464 models.
The fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 3,282 filings from 45 manufacturers and 464 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 61 crashes, 358 fires, 70 injuries, and 8 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the DODGE INTREPID with 275 filings, followed by NISSAN MAXIMA and CHEVROLET BLAZER. 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 | DODGE INTREPID | 275 |
| 2 | NISSAN MAXIMA | 118 |
| 3 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 104 |
| 4 | DODGE CARAVAN | 86 |
| 5 | CHRYSLER CONCORDE | 84 |
| 6 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 83 |
| 7 | NISSAN 300ZX | 80 |
| 8 | CHRYSLER LHS | 76 |
| 9 | CHRYSLER NEW YORKER | 58 |
| 10 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 56 |
| 11 | EAGLE VISION | 55 |
| 12 | FORD TAURUS | 43 |
| 13 | CHEVROLET S10 | 38 |
| 14 | CHEVROLET ASTRO | 38 |
| 15 | FORD FOCUS | 37 |
| 16 | FORD EXPLORER | 37 |
| 17 | PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | 36 |
| 18 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 33 |
| 19 | PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER | 32 |
| 20 | BUICK LESABRE | 31 |
| 21 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 27 |
| 22 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 27 |
| 23 | FORD F-150 | 27 |
| 24 | FORD WINDSTAR | 26 |
| 25 | GMC JIMMY | 25 |
| 26 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 24 |
| 27 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 23 |
| 28 | MERCURY SABLE | 21 |
| 29 | HONDA ACCORD | 21 |
| 30 | PONTIAC GRAND AM | 20 |
Recent Complaints
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the fuel injectors became inoperable. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally,
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine was difficult to turn over. The TPMS warning
The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle briefly jerked and was unable to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. T
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, there was a misfire coming from the engine. The
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the traction control and another unknown warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Despite the
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminate
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH and attempting to overtake a Commercial Semi-Truck, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power and started
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and briefly lost motive power. The check engine warning
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, several unknown messages were displayed, and unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the s
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine, brakes, steering, back up, and parking brake warning lights illuminated. The contact sta
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and failed to exceed 5-8 MPH. The traction control a
The contact owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitating and jerking while driving. The emissions and AWD warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dea
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. There was an abnormally loud rumbling sound heard. The contac
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and sputtered. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road however, the vehicle
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle had experienced jerking and vibrations and would not properly accelerate while pressing the acc
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the steering wheel assist braking system and other warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermitten
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the system was independently disabled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle an
See attached document from complainant
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to rest
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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.