Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2,492 NHTSA complaints about power train:clutch assembly issues across 47 makes and 402 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:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2,492 filings · 402 models · 47 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MODERATE 2,492 ODI rows
- MODELS 402 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 47 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 1.4% 35 crash-flagged
- RANK #88 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 1 deaths · 28 injuries
Filing-volume peers
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#88 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (1 reported fatalities across 402 models). Open Hyundai Tiburon (category leader) →
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY filing-volume reading
The standout signal for power train:clutch assembly is ODI intake volume: 2,492 filings (MODERATE band · #88 of 696 standardized categories) across 402 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.4%.
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 Hyundai Tiburon against TIRES:SIDEWALL on filing totals before treating power train:clutch assembly volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai Tiburon | |
| 2 | Ford Focus | |
| 3 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 4 | Ford F-150 | |
| 5 | Ford Ranger | |
| 6 | Ford F-350 | |
| 7 | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | |
| 8 | Jeep Wrangler | |
| 9 | Ford F-250 | |
| 10 | Ford Mustang | |
| 11 | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| 12 | Subaru Outback | |
| 13 | Toyota Matrix | |
| 14 | Chevrolet S10 | |
| 15 | Nissan 350z | |
| 16 | Mazda RX-8 | |
| 17 | Subaru Impreza | |
| 18 | Subaru Forester | |
| 19 | Honda Accord | |
| 20 | Dodge Dakota | |
| 21 | Honda Cmx250c | |
| 22 | Honda Civic | |
| 23 | Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| 24 | Ford Explorer | |
| 25 | Isuzu Rodeo | |
| 26 | Ford Fiesta | |
| 27 | Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| 28 | Toyota T100 | |
| 29 | Nissan Altima | |
| 30 | Freightliner Columbia |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the clutch pedal detached from the brake pedal assembly. Neither an indepe
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally while attempting to shift gear. There was no warning light illuminated. T
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked, and an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the tr
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping and failed to properly shift into the intended gear. The contact stated that the engine was overheating, causi
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic Si. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the clutch became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the clutch failed, and tr
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving approximately 10 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the messages to "Turn Off Vehicle and Let the Clutch Cool Down", "Clutch Hot Performance Limited", and
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission converter clutch was shuddering. The contact stated that the failure persisted. T
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the transmission was slipping. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the deal
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated and experienced hard transmission shifts. There was no warning light illuminated. The v
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle was driving on the incorrect side of the road coming towards the contact head-on. While att
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire, and the transmission was slipping gear. The contact stated there was an alert
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact st
The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 45 MPH, while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle started jerking whil
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering as if it would stall, and the vehicle made an abnormal whining sound. The contact stated tha
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The failure occurred on several occasions. No warning light was illuminat
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH on several occasions, the vehicle lost automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was tak
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact st
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the co
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