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
Filing-volume 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.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nissan Titan | |
| 2 | Ford Explorer | |
| 3 | Ford F-150 | |
| 4 | Toyota 4runner | |
| 5 | Dodge RAM 1500 | |
| 6 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 7 | Ford Windstar | |
| 8 | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| 9 | BMW K1200lt | |
| 10 | Toyota Tundra | |
| 11 | Toyota Tacoma | |
| 12 | Land Rover Range Rover | |
| 13 | Cadillac CTS | |
| 14 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 15 | Jeep Liberty | |
| 16 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 17 | Nissan Frontier | |
| 18 | Ford Ranger | |
| 19 | Suzuki Vzr1800 | |
| 20 | Nissan Murano | |
| 21 | Honda CR-V | |
| 22 | Ford Freestyle | |
| 23 | Ford Freestar | |
| 24 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 25 | Dodge Dakota | |
| 26 | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| 27 | Saturn VUE | |
| 28 | Honda Civic | |
| 29 | Mercury Mountaineer | |
| 30 | Honda Vtx1800 |
Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TRANSMISSION REPLACED FOR THE 3RD TIME WITH 140009 MILES ON 2006 IMPALA SS
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
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
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
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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