Component

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR

68 NHTSA complaints about power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator issues across 19 makes and 55 models.

The power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 68 filings from 19 manufacturers and 55 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.

Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 5 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the KIA SEPHIA with 3 filings, followed by FORD EXPEDITION and PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.

Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.

68
Complaints
55
Models Affected
4
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 KIA SEPHIA 3
2 FORD EXPEDITION 3
3 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 2
4 MAZDA 626 2
5 FORD F-150 2
6 FORD EXPLORER 2
7 FORD E-250 2
8 DODGE DAKOTA 2
9 DODGE CARAVAN 2
10 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2
11 BUICK CENTURY 2
12 VOLVO S70 1
13 VOLVO 850 1
14 TOYOTA TACOMA 1
15 TOYOTA RAV4 1
16 SUZUKI VZR1800 1
17 SUZUKI SWIFT 1
18 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 1
19 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 1
20 PONTIAC G6 1
21 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER 1
22 NISSAN VERSA 1
23 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 1
24 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT 1
25 MERCURY COUGAR 1
26 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK 1
27 JAGUAR X-TYPE 1
28 HYUNDAI ACCENT 1
29 HONDA VT1100C 1
30 HONDA PASSPORT 1

Recent Complaints

2019 GMC SIERRA 1500

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the shift to park message was displayed. After turning off the vehicle, there was an abnormal beeping sou

2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle in her garage, the gear shifter indicator light was not illuminated while shifting from the drive (D) to pa

2016 FORD F-150

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated the gear shift indicator light turned off intermittently and would not be able to shift gears. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer a

2015 DODGE CARAVAN Crash

CAR WAS SITTING IN PARK AND STATIONARY WITH ENGINE ON IN OUR HOME FLAT DRIVEWAY AND DRIVER GOT OUT OF CAR TO RETURN TO HOUSE WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE DRIVER WAS GONE FOR 20 SECONDS AND AS DRIVER WAS

2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER INDICATOR LIGHT FAILED AND THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW IF THE GEAR SHIFTED TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISE

2012 NISSAN VERSA

2012 NISSAN VERSA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPAIR RECALL REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO HER VEHICLE. RECALL # 12V032000

2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE GEAR INDICATOR LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS OR DIAGNOSIS. T

2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE

THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AT VARIOUS TIMES. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON AND OFF FOR A WHILE AND I DECIDED TO RESEARCH THE ISSUE. I FOUND

2005 GMC SIERRA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED. THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR

2007 SUZUKI VZR1800

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI VZR1800. THE CLUTCH IS JUMPING OUT OF SECOND GEAR AND THE CONTACT HEARS CLUTCH CHATTER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOR

2002 HONDA ODYSSEY

MY 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY, IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR, IT SIMPLY "REVS" AND WILL NOT SHIFT UP. IF YOU SLOW DOWN AND START OVER, IT IS FINE. HONDA HAS NOT BEEN HELPFUL, THEY TELL M

2007 FORD EXPEDITION

I PURCHASED A 2007 EXPEDITION IN OCT. 06 AND ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO, I NOTICED THAT WHEN I CAME TO A STOP I FELT A KICK AFTERWARDS. SLOWLY IT PROGRESSED TO A HARDER PUSH, WHERE IT ACTUALLY FEELS LIKE SOME

2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO

WHILE ADJUSTING THE AIR CONDITIONER VENT THIS SUMMER, I INADVERTENTLY LIGHTLY TOUCHED THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW BUTTON ENGAGING MY 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO INTO LOW 4 WHEEL DRIVE. ALTHOUGH THE LIGHT ON THE

2003 DODGE DAKOTA

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND BEGAN TO ROLL WHILE IT WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT SHIFT

2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE

I OWN THE FOLLOWING AUTOMOBILE: 03 JAGUAR X-TYPE [XXX]. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED IN JULY OF 2002, FROM HOWARD ORLOFF JAGUAR IN CHICAGO ILLINOIS. THIS CAR HAS GIVEN ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. I HAVE H

2005 PONTIAC G6

I HAD TAKEN A TRIP OUT OF STATE AND HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR ABOUT THREE HOUR AND DECIDED TO STOP FOR DINNER, AFTER GOING THROUGH FOUR STOP LIGHTS THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING EXTREMLY HARD IN TO

2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

TRANSMISSION CLUNKS INTO GEAR..HAD IT SEVICED BUT THEY DONT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT WE HAVE TWO SILVERADO TRUCKS DOING THE SAME THING

1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 98V183000 FOR THE SHIFT INTERLOCK. TOOK VEHICLETO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD UPON HER ARRIVAL, THAT RECALL REPAIRS FOR HAD BEEN PERFORMED IN FEBUARY 2005. CONSUMER HAD NOT TA

2004 FORD EXPEDITION

MY CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND LOST FULL SPEED PRESSURE ON THE HIGHWAY, NEARLY CAUSING A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. *AK

2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT

I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN MY 2000 MONTERO SPORT AND THE LACK OF ANSWERS THAT I HAVE RECEIVED IN THE PAST. IN ADDITION MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME, WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN I WAS TO

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator issues?
The NHTSA has received 68 complaints about power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator problems across 55 vehicle models from 19 manufacturers.
How dangerous are power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator defects?
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR issues have been linked to 4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 5 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator issues is the KIA SEPHIA with 3 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

Data Sources

Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.

Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.

Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.

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