Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS
6 NHTSA complaints about power train:automatic transmission:cooler/radiator:hoses and fittings issues across 4 makes and 5 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.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS
6 filings · 5 models · 4 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 6 ODI rows
- MODELS 5 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 4 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
- RANK #506 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#506 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 5 models). Open Ford Explorer (category leader) →
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS severity reading
The standout signal for power train:automatic transmission:cooler/radiator:hoses and fittings is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 6 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Ford Explorer against AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE on filing totals before treating power train:automatic transmission:cooler/radiator:hoses and fittings volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Explorer | |
| 2 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| 3 | Volkswagen Golf | |
| 4 | Jeep Compass | |
| 5 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle wa
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the brakes were being replaced, the mechanic noticed that the transmission had a leak and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicl
Radiator was loose from the factory where it clips to intercooler allowing movement of radiator within engine bay. Lower radiator hose then hit crank pulley from movement in radiator causing loss of c
Truck was brought in for routine maintenance they noticed At the dealership a radiator leak. I was told this is not covered under warranty And I have no lights on
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH there was no issue with the vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, he noti
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the warning message "Automatic Transmission overheating " appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to stall
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