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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
1,512 NHTSA complaints about power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift issues across 39 makes and 262 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:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
1,512 filings · 262 models · 39 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MODERATE 1,512 ODI rows
- MODELS 262 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 39 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 6.4% 97 crash-flagged
- RANK #123 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 2 deaths · 54 injuries
Filing-volume peers
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#123 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (2 reported fatalities across 262 models). Open Ford Explorer (category leader) →
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT filing-volume reading
The standout signal for power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift is ODI intake volume: 1,512 filings (MODERATE band · #123 of 696 standardized categories) across 262 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 6.4%.
Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.
Next step: compare Ford Explorer against STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE on filing totals before treating power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Explorer | |
| 2 | Eagle Talon | |
| 3 | Ford Aerostar | |
| 4 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| 6 | KIA Sportage | |
| 7 | Mitsubishi Galant | |
| 8 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 9 | Dodge Dakota | |
| 10 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 11 | Dodge Durango | |
| 12 | Mitsubishi 3000gt | |
| 13 | Ford F-150 | |
| 14 | Dodge RAM 2500 | |
| 15 | Ford Expedition | |
| 16 | Chevrolet S10 | |
| 17 | Dodge RAM | |
| 18 | Dodge Charger | |
| 19 | Jeep Wrangler | |
| 20 | Ford Ranger | |
| 21 | Toyota Tundra | |
| 22 | Ford Taurus | |
| 23 | Chrysler 300 | |
| 24 | Ford F-250 | |
| 25 | Dodge RAM 1500 | |
| 26 | Dodge Stealth | |
| 27 | Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| 28 | Ford Escape | |
| 29 | Chevrolet Trailblazer | |
| 30 | Chevrolet Astro |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that after shifting into park(P), there was an abnormal beeping sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated.
The contact owned a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while attempting to shift to drive(D), the gear shifter detached from the steering column. No warning light was illuminated. Neithe
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the button located on the shift lever had detached. The vehicle was taken to
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-350. The contact stated that upon moving the gear shifter into drive, the vehicle failed to immediately shift into drive with a delayed response to the driver's input. N
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the gear shift lever was shifted to park(P); however, the gear shift lever failed to function as inte
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the gear shifter had repeatedly become loosened, causing the gear shifter to move in a circular motion while in park(P). The contact s
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while the vehicle was started, the gear shifter was shifted in drive(D); however, the vehicle rolled backward. The contact depressed the brake p
Transmission Range Sensor issues causing the truck did not recognize the gear correctly. Cluster did not recognize(light did not turn on) when the car is on gears. I called the dealer and they recogni
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while parking, the vehicle failed to shift to the drive position. The contact opened the hood and pushed the cap back on the bushing. While
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while pulling the gear shift lever to shift the vehicle into reverse, the lever then would not shift into drive or any other gear. The check eng
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Verano. The stated that while he was pressing the shift knob to select drive, the vehicle failed to shift into the desired gear. The contact stated he pressed the shift k
2016 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-413. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT A LOCAL SHOP PRIOR
2015 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THEIR SHIFTER NOT SHIFTING INTO GEAR AND LOCKING UP. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR RECALL 22S25/22V254.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The vehicle had previously been serviced by an independent mechanic who replaced the engine and two engine cylinders. The contact stated that while driving at an
Silverado is telling me to shift my truck into Park, when the truck is actually already in Park. This does not allow me to physically turn the ignition off on my truck, forcing me to start and shut of
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into the intended gear and often failed to shift into any gear, which is an overt and considerable safet
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P) however, the "Shift to Park" message was displayed. The contact shifted
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after shifting into park(P), the gear shift indicator showed the vehicle was in park(P) however, while attempting to turn off the vehicle, t
The contact's husband owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact stated that while she was attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shifter seized in the neutral (N) position as she attempted to place the gea
The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle remained in the PARK and failed to shift into DRIVE. The steering wheel was locked preventing t
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