Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

1,678 NHTSA complaints about power train:driveline issues across 44 makes and 383 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:DRIVELINE

1,678 filings · 383 models · 44 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 1,678 ODI rows
  • MODELS 383 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 44 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.3% 39 crash-flagged
  • RANK #115 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 2 deaths · 31 injuries
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE (this)1,678WHEELS:RIM1,676VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER COREVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGE…1,657LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:…1,654
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE vs nearest complaint-total peers

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#115 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (2 reported fatalities across 383 models). Open Nissan Titan (category leader) →

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE filing-volume reading

The standout signal for power train:driveline is ODI intake volume: 1,678 filings (MODERATE band · #115 of 696 standardized categories) across 383 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 2.3%.

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 WHEELS:RIM on filing totals before treating power train:driveline volume as a purchase signal.

1,678
Complaints
383
Models Affected
39
Crashes
11
Fires
2
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Nissan Titan
332
2 Ford Explorer
69
3 Ford F-150
56
4 Toyota 4runner
45
5 Dodge RAM 1500
30
6 Jeep Grand Cherokee
28
7 Ford Windstar
25
8 Chevrolet Equinox
24
9 BMW K1200lt
24
10 Toyota Tundra
22
11 Toyota Tacoma
20
12 Land Rover Range Rover
18
13 Cadillac CTS
15
14 Volkswagen Jetta
14
15 Jeep Liberty
14
16 Chevrolet Silverado
13
17 Nissan Frontier
12
18 Ford Ranger
12
19 Suzuki Vzr1800
11
20 Nissan Murano
11
21 Honda CR-V
11
22 Ford Freestyle
11
23 Ford Freestar
11
24 Dodge Grand Caravan
11
25 Dodge Dakota
11
26 Chevrolet Cobalt
11
27 Saturn VUE
10
28 Honda Civic
10
29 Mercury Mountaineer
9
30 Honda Vtx1800
9

Recent Complaints

2019 BMW 330i

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the rec

2020 BMW X3

The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the message "Drivetrain Malfunction" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the heat ma

2023 BMW I4

The contact owns a 2023 BMW I4. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly shut off with the message "Drive Train Malfunction" displayed. The vehicle was restarte

2015 BMW 750li

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle shutoff. The contact stated that the drivetrain malfunction message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the

2017 Ford F-350

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound emanating from underneath the vehicle, after which the ve

2020 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, various unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagno

2014 Ford F-150 Crash

2014 ford f150 raptor, built in 11/13 in Dearborn Michigan plant. Driving down wet highway in slow lane doing 55mph, speedometer goes to 0, airbag light illuminates, odometer changes to dashes, wrench

2015 Dodge Charger

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was vibrating. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,

2012 BMW 528i

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528i. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The drivetrain malfunction warning light illuminated. The

2015 Infiniti Qx60

My vehicle only 67k miles and wheel bearing already bad, replace 2 weeks ago and hmm noise get worsen without warning light, diagnosed from infiniti dealer saying that Transfer case costing $6400 to r

2014 Jeep Cherokee

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was stopped at a STOP sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle hesitated and jerked forward. The contact he

2014 Ford Fiesta

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FIESTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED, LUNGED FORWARD, AND HESITATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL BURNI

2014 BMW 528i

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 528I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS

2011 GMC Acadia

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A HEAVY METAL NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (JIM ELLIS BUICK GMC ATLANTA, 5862 PEA

2017 Ford F-550

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-550. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SHULTS FORD (10401 PERRY HWY, WEXFORD, PA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNO

2006 Chevrolet Impala

TRANSMISSION REPLACED FOR THE 3RD TIME WITH 140009 MILES ON 2006 IMPALA SS

2008 Cadillac CTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WERE CRACKS IN TH

2015 Jeep Wrangler

AFTER HAVING THE CHRYSLER JEEP MOPAR PERFORMANCE PART# 77072353AB_FS INSTALLED BY A JEEP DEALER, THERE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT I HAVE DISCOVERED. WITH JEEP VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN LIFTED USING THE OE

2011 BMW 550i

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 550I. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE DRIVE TRAIN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE LOST MOMENTUM. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL DID

2005 Dodge RAM 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEA

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