Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

2,479 NHTSA complaints about power train:driveline:differential unit issues across 45 makes and 377 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:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

2,479 filings · 377 models · 45 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 2,479 ODI rows
  • MODELS 377 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 45 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.2% 55 crash-flagged
  • RANK #90 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 4 deaths · 56 injuries
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT (this)POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFER…2,479POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY2,469TIRES:SIDEWALL2,489POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY2,492
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT vs nearest complaint-total peers

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#90 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (4 reported fatalities across 377 models). Open Ford Explorer (category leader) →

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT filing-volume reading

The standout signal for power train:driveline:differential unit is ODI intake volume: 2,479 filings (MODERATE band · #90 of 696 standardized categories) across 377 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 2.2%.

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 Ford Explorer against POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY on filing totals before treating power train:driveline:differential unit volume as a purchase signal.

2,479
Complaints
377
Models Affected
55
Crashes
36
Fires
4
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Explorer
234
2 Jeep Grand Cherokee
191
3 Nissan Titan
183
4 Cadillac CTS
109
5 Dodge RAM 1500
80
6 Land Rover Range Rover
73
7 Ford F-150
64
8 Dodge Durango
51
9 Dodge Dakota
48
10 Land Rover NEW Range Rover
39
11 Chevrolet Suburban
38
12 Chevrolet Blazer
38
13 Chevrolet Silverado
35
14 Dodge RAM
33
15 Jeep Cherokee
30
16 Dodge Grand Caravan
29
17 Chevrolet Tahoe
29
18 Chevrolet Astro
25
19 Dodge Caravan
23
20 BMW K1200lt
22
21 Toyota Tacoma
21
22 Ford Mustang
21
23 Jeep Liberty
19
24 Ford Expedition
19
25 GMC Sierra
16
26 Ford Ranger
16
27 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
16
28 Plymouth Voyager
15
29 Ford Taurus
15
30 Toyota Tundra
14

Recent Complaints

2020 BMW X5

The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was fluid and lubricant on the ground underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicl

2005 Dodge RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V796000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for the recall repair. During ins

2019 Chevrolet Trax

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while his wife was making a left turn, the rear wheels locked up. The contact stated that his wife shifted into reverse(R) and attempted

2021 BMW X5

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding and clanking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was tak

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

The contact's son owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from the rear differential. The check e

2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the front and rear

2024 GMC Sierra 1500

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle rolled over a bump in the highway, and the message to "Slow Down" was displayed on the

2018 Nissan Rogue

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was slightly uncont

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and turning in either direction, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicl

2012 Honda CR-V

The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel started shaking, and the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds and attempting to turn to the left or the right, there was an abnormal rubbing sound coming from the r

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

See attached document for complaint.

2015 Cadillac SRX

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while responding and made an abnormal squeaking sound. The vehicle was taken to an indep

2015 Cadillac CTS

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and made an abnormally loud sound. The contact exited the highway and drove to the nearest mechanic

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after driving on the highway and driving uphill, the rear differential started grabbing. There were no warning lights illumina

2019 Jeep Cherokee

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was la

2019 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds and turning to the left, the rear end of the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The vehicle wa

2019 Jeep Cherokee

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a humming sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The following morning, the contact discovered

2016 Ford Expedition

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 2 MPH, the accelerator was depressed, and there was a grinding sound coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. There were no wa

2015 Jeep Cherokee

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, there was a thumping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The contact stat

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