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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.

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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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT (this)POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSM…1,512STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATESTRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIF…1,513SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUMSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FO…1,502POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVES…1,497
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT vs nearest complaint-total 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.

1,512
Complaints
262
Models Affected
97
Crashes
14
Fires
2
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Explorer
131
2 Eagle Talon
81
3 Ford Aerostar
80
4 Jeep Grand Cherokee
79
5 Mitsubishi Eclipse
42
6 KIA Sportage
39
7 Mitsubishi Galant
34
8 Jeep Cherokee
34
9 Dodge Dakota
33
10 Chevrolet Blazer
33
11 Dodge Durango
31
12 Mitsubishi 3000gt
28
13 Ford F-150
28
14 Dodge RAM 2500
25
15 Ford Expedition
24
16 Chevrolet S10
23
17 Dodge RAM
21
18 Dodge Charger
21
19 Jeep Wrangler
17
20 Ford Ranger
17
21 Toyota Tundra
14
22 Ford Taurus
14
23 Chrysler 300
14
24 Ford F-250
13
25 Dodge RAM 1500
13
26 Dodge Stealth
12
27 Chevrolet Tahoe
12
28 Ford Escape
11
29 Chevrolet Trailblazer
11
30 Chevrolet Astro
11

Recent Complaints

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer

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.

2012 Mercedes-Benz E350

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

2023 Ford F-150

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

2024 Ford F-350 SD

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

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

2019 Chevrolet Blazer

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

2016 Ford Fusion

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

2011 Ford F-150

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

2018 Ford Fusion

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

2016 KIA Sorento

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

2014 Buick Verano

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

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

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.

2016 Ford Explorer

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

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

2016 Nissan Altima

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

2019 GMC Acadia

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

2018 GMC Acadia

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

2006 Hummer H3

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

2011 GMC Sierra 2500

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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