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POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

761 NHTSA complaints about power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal issues across 36 makes and 225 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:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

761 filings · 225 models · 36 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 761 ODI rows
  • MODELS 225 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 36 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.0% 15 crash-flagged
  • RANK #177 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 11 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL vs nearest complaint-total peers

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#177 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 225 models). Open Nissan Titan (category leader) →

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL severity reading

The standout signal for power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 11 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 761 filings (MODERATE volume).

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 Nissan Titan against STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS on filing totals before treating power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal volume as a purchase signal.

761
Complaints
225
Models Affected
15
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Nissan Titan
104
2 Ford Explorer
46
3 Dodge RAM
16
4 Jeep Grand Cherokee
14
5 Ford F-150
13
6 Cadillac CTS
13
7 Ford F-250
12
8 Dodge RAM 2500
12
9 Chevrolet Suburban
12
10 Honda Accord
11
11 Chevrolet Tahoe
11
12 Dodge Dakota
10
13 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
10
14 Chevrolet Silverado
10
15 Ford Taurus
9
16 Chevrolet Blazer
9
17 Pontiac Solstice
8
18 Jeep Cherokee
8
19 Ford Ranger
8
20 Chevrolet S10
8
21 Jeep Wrangler
7
22 Dodge Caravan
7
23 Cadillac STS
7
24 Pontiac Grand AM
6
25 GMC Sierra
6
26 Chevrolet Malibu
6
27 Chevrolet Camaro
6
28 Lincoln Town CAR
5

Recent Complaints

2019 Ford Ranger

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that there was a mixture of fluid and oil inside the rear passenger’s side wheel, and onto the brake calipers and the rear axle. The dealer dete

2008 Ford Edge

The contact owned a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently vibrated and jumped. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was

2021 Jeep Gladiator

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired under Manufacturer Recall Number: 26A for the right rear axle shaft; and the dealer det

2015 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that when she started the vehicle, the clutch intermittently started to shake. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dea

2017 Honda Civic

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an oil change and the contact was informed by the service tech that there was a lubrication l

2019 Volvo VNL Fire

The contact owned a 2019 Volvo Truck VNL. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that while the driver was driving approximately 50 m

2004 Acura MDX

OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, BEGINNING ABOUT THE DATE AND VEHICLE MILEAGE STATED ABOVE, I EXPERIENCED A SHUDDER AND CORRESPONDING NOISE AS THE TRANSMISSION TRIED TO SHIFT GEARS. SIMILAR TO THE SENSATION OF

2010 Ford Escape

2010 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION AND REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL ACCELERATION WHILE TRAVEL

2006 Pontiac Solstice

IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING MY 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE IN 2006, I BEGIN EXPERIENCING A NOISE IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR REPAIR UNTIL FINALLY IN 2007, PONTIAC RECALLE

2007 Saturn SKY

I DELIVERED THE VEHICLE TO BILL FOX CHEVY FOR SERVICING AS DIRECTED BY GM (SATURN) CUSTOMER SERVICE CASE NUMBER [XXX] FOR GRINDING NOISE AND FLUID LEAKING ON THE 2007 SATURN SKY (21433 MILES). THERE

2007 Chrysler Pacifica

2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. CONSUMER STATES EXPERIENCE WITH MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AT 2,900 MILES, A SMOKE CONDITION DEVELOPED IN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. A DIAGNOSTIC REVEALED THE F

2007 Chrysler Pacifica

FAX ON BEHALF OF RE HER 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA EXPERIENCING VARIOUS AND SIGNIFICANT MECHANICAL FAILURES; REPLY ATTN CAROLINE WEKSELBAUM/NEW YORK, NY DISTRICT OFFICE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AT 2,900

2010 Ford Fusion

ON OCTOBER 4, 2012, I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 FORD FUSION AROUND 40 M.P.H. ON A FOUR LANE STREET WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED/LOCKED FOR NO REASON. THE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY SAID "POWER STEERING ASSIST FA

2004 Jeep Wrangler

2004 JEEP WRANGLER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL ISSUES FOUND DURING INSPECTION AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DAY SHE TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED SOME PLAY I

2010 Hyundai Elantra

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND THE FRONT TIRES WEAR PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL

2005 Cadillac STS

REAR DIFFERENTIAL VERY WET AND LEAKING IN GARAGE. CALLED GM WAS ASK SEVERAL QUESTIONS AND TOLD TO CARRY IT TO CREST CADILLAC, HOOVER,AL AND LET THEM CHECK PROBLEM. WAS TOLD NOT TO LET THEM FIX IT AND

2006 Ford Expedition

2006 FORD EXPEDITION LIMITED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS WARRANTY REPAIR DISPUTE AND DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW BEING EXTREMELY SLOW IN THE CLOSING OPERATION *TGW THE DEALER LUBED THE WINDOW AND STAT

2008 Nissan Frontier

2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. CONSUMER REQUEST THAT NHTSA OPEN,OR REOPEN AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE LEAKING OF REAR AXLE SEALS ISSUE, WHICH RESULTS IN AXLE LUBRICANT SPRAYING ONTO AND THUS DISABLING THE BRAKE

2008 Nissan Frontier

2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA OPENING AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE LEAKING REAR AXLE SEALS WHICH RESULTS IN AXLE LUBRICANT SPRAYING ONTO AND BRAKE DISC AND CALIPER. *TGW THE

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE STRUTS, CONTROL ARM,

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