Component
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
17 NHTSA complaints about parking brake:driveline issues across 10 makes and 14 models.
The parking brake:driveline is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 17 filings from 10 manufacturers and 14 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, 0 injuries, and 1 fatality. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE with 2 filings, followed by JAGUAR S-TYPE and CHEVROLET SILVERADO. 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 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2 |
| 2 | JAGUAR S-TYPE | 2 |
| 3 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 2 |
| 4 | SUZUKI HAYABUSA | 1 |
| 5 | PONTIAC TRANS AM | 1 |
| 6 | LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II | 1 |
| 7 | HONDA ACCORD | 1 |
| 8 | GMC SIERRA | 1 |
| 9 | FORD FOCUS | 1 |
| 10 | FORD F-550 | 1 |
| 11 | FORD ESCORT | 1 |
| 12 | DODGE INTREPID | 1 |
| 13 | CHEVROLET MOTOR HOME | 1 |
| 14 | CHEVROLET AVALANCHE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
THIS COMPLAINT IS A FOLLOW-UP TO YOUR REF# 521328. IT CONCERNS AN UN-DELIVERED EMERGENCY VEHICLE THAT PLASTISCOL COMPOSITES, THAT IS BEING PAID WITH FEMA FUNDS UNDER A FEDERAL GRANT AND IS TRYING TO F
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE, DISC NOT AVAILABE AND ENGINE FAILED. ALL THESE INDICATORS CAME ON ONE AFTER THE OTHER AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR, NOR WOULD THE CAR ACCELERATE. THE CAR LEAPED FORWARD
I HAVE A 1984 FIREBIRD THAT MY FRIEND GAVE ME WHICH HAS BEEN SITTING IN STORAGE FOR MANY YEARS. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WERE RECALS ON MY VEHICLE AND CALLED THE DEALER. THEY SAID THAT SINCE MY CARWAS
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY. TOWING MY 28 FT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER ON LEVEL GROUND WE EXPERIENCED A LOUD BANG AND THE FEELING LIKE SOMETHING IN THE DRIVELINE HAD BROKEN. NO ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATORS WERE
(1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: NONE. THE CAR HAS BEEN ROUTINELY SERVICED. (2) FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: THE CAR, TWICE, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, WOULD SLOW DOWN AND SEEMS TO BE W
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS WILL ALWAYS FAIL CATASTROPHICALLY BETWEEN 60,000 TO 70,000 MILES. EVERY LAND ROVER FORUM DISCUSSES THIS AND THE CONSENSUS IS THAT LAND ROVER SHOULD HAVE REPO
I AM UNABLE TO GET A RECALL DEFECT FIXED.*AK
PARKING BRAKE WORN OUT AND ROTOR RUSTED AT 36OOO MILES. I DON'T USE THE PARKING BRAKE AT ALL. WHY WAS IT WORN OUT? REAR BRAKE PADS ALSO WORE OUT BEFORE FRONT PADS. DESIGN OF PARKING BRAKE MAKES ADJUST
I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY GAS PEDAL LOCKED, THEN MY STEERING SYSTEM, FOLLOWED BY THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS SURROUNDED BY HUGE TRUCKS AND WAS TRAVELING WITH SMALL CHILDREN AND WAS ABLE TO ST
AUTO PARK BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD VEHICLE ON INCLINE. WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK THE BRAKE IS SUPPOSED TO ENGAGE. IT DOES ENGAGE, BUT FAILS TO HOLD ON HILLS. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY TIME WE TRY TO PARK O
BRAKES FAILED. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC SAID THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DRIVELINE. *AK
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE HAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH
EMERGENCY BRAKE PAD RUNNING AROUND INNER CIRCLE OF REAR ROTORS BROKE, LOCKING WHEELS, AND PREVENTING VEHICLE'S MOVEMENT.*AK
PARKING WILL NOT "HOLD"WHEN APPLIED.I LIVE IN THE "FLAT LAND"OF GEORGIA SO I NEVER USE THIS BRAKE,PARK GEAR IS SUFFICIENT.I TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER AND HAD REAR WHEELES "PULLED"AND INSPECTED..THE PARKING
WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH DRIVECHAIN BROKE, CAUSING REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP, RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR WARRANTY.*AK
BRAKE PADS ON EMERGENCY BRAKES HAVE BURNED UP PREMATURELY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER TOLD HIM THAT HE MUST HAVE RIDDEN WIT
PARKING BRAKE SHOE BROKE OFF AND DAMAGED THE ABS AND DRUM SYSTEMS.
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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.