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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

718 NHTSA complaints about power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift issues across 36 makes and 200 models.

The power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 718 filings from 36 manufacturers and 200 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 86 crashes, 4 fires, 39 injuries, and 1 fatality. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE with 48 filings, followed by FORD CONTOUR and DODGE INTREPID. 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.

718
Complaints
200
Models Affected
86
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 48
2 FORD CONTOUR 37
3 DODGE INTREPID 27
4 CHEVROLET MALIBU 25
5 GMC ACADIA 21
6 CHEVROLET VOLT 19
7 DODGE STRATUS 17
8 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 17
9 HONDA ACCORD 16
10 FORD ESCAPE 16
11 CHRYSLER SEBRING 15
12 DODGE CHARGER 14
13 TOYOTA CAMRY 13
14 FORD FUSION 13
15 CHRYSLER 300 13
16 FORD EDGE 12
17 CHRYSLER CONCORDE 12
18 PLYMOUTH BREEZE 9
19 JAGUAR S-TYPE 9
20 DODGE AVENGER 9
21 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 9
22 MERCURY MYSTIQUE 7
23 MAZDA 626 7
24 JEEP WRANGLER 7
25 JEEP CHEROKEE 7
26 TOYOTA TACOMA 6
27 BMW X1 6
28 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 5
29 TOYOTA PRIUS 5
30 TOYOTA COROLLA 5

Recent Complaints

2017 JEEP CHEROKEE

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Service Shifter" was displayed. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle,

2016 DODGE DART

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that upon arriving to his destination and attempting to shift into reverse, the shift lever failed to move to the desired position. No warning li

2021 SUBARU CROSSTREK Crash

I just recently had my car come out of park while running at the top of a steep hill. I had stepped out of my car to deliver paperwork to my client. I walked to and from my car approximately 75-80 ft.

2019 FORD FUSION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting the gear selector into the drive position the vehicle shifted back into park on its own. After which

2016 BMW X1

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that after arriving to the destination and shifting the vehicle into park(P), the message "Secure Vehicle against Rolling Malfunction" was displayed.

2019 GMC ACADIA

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and moving the shifter into the park position, the vehicle failed to recognize that the vehicle was in park

2022 TOYOTA TACOMA Crash

The contact owned a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, upon reaching his destination, shifting the vehicle into the park position, and exiti

2013 FORD ESCAPE

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to shift to drive(D), the plastic handle on the lever melted. The contact stated that the two but

2017 FORD EDGE

the vehicle stopped going into “Reverse” and the transmission indicator remains in “Neutral” even when shifted to the “Park” position which has made the vehicle prone to rolling unless the

2017 BMW X1

A warning light appears: "Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Error". I went online to see what the issue was and found that there were numerous vehicles owners with the same exact problem. It appears th

2017 BMW X1

Error message "Secure Vehicle against rolling engage parking brake" on starting car and when parking. Same problem is reported all over the internet regarding the 2017 BMW X1 having this same proble

2017 BMW X1

A caution light appears and an error message "Secure vehicle against rolling. Secure vehicle with the parking brake when stopped." Come to find out there have been several complaints about 2017 BMW X1

2013 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and slowing to a stop at a traffic sign, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop as if the conta

2017 BMW X1

When placed in park , vehicle reads “secure vehicle against rolling “ and “ Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center.” Upon research , this seems to be a common i

2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU

When shutting off vehicle, will get an alert to put vehicle in park. Even though you’re in park. Engine will shut off but everything else stays on. Car will continuous beep. You then have to turn ca

2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

The issue is that after driving the vehicle when it is shifted into park the transmission fails to recognize that it is in park and sends a message to the screen to shift into park. It appears to be

2017 HONDA CR-V

I was traveling over the weekend (700 miles). I stopped at a convenience store, went to shift in to Park, and there was no button left in the shift lever. I was able to shift to Neutral so I did not

2019 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

Hi, My 2019 VW Tiguan, has the warning sign that ‘Only exit vehicle in P position.Please service vehicle’ But I found out it has recall for other vw cars for same issue but not tiguan. NHTSA RE

2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

When in park, a warning alerts “shift to park” and doesn’t stop.

2019 GMC ACADIA

Gmc acadia keeps flashing the lamp that says to !shift to park, when the car is in park and will not turn off. Does not go off when I turn the car off and does not go off when I reshift the car to par

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift issues?
The NHTSA has received 718 complaints about power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift problems across 200 vehicle models from 36 manufacturers.
How dangerous are power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift defects?
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT issues have been linked to 86 crashes, 4 fires, 39 injuries, and 1 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift issues is the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE with 48 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

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.

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