Component
SERVICE BRAKES
73,857 NHTSA complaints about service brakes issues across 63 makes and 1409 models.
The service brakes is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 73,857 filings from 63 manufacturers and 1409 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 7,997 crashes, 723 fires, 4,187 injuries, and 111 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 with 2,892 filings, followed by RAM 2500 and FORD FUSION. 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.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 2,892 |
| 2 | RAM 2500 | 2,254 |
| 3 | FORD FUSION | 2,157 |
| 4 | FORD F-150 | 1,980 |
| 5 | TOYOTA PRIUS | 1,939 |
| 6 | FORD EDGE | 1,754 |
| 7 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 1,474 |
| 8 | GMC SIERRA 1500 | 1,189 |
| 9 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 1,068 |
| 10 | HONDA ACCORD | 1,048 |
| 11 | FORD WINDSTAR | 929 |
| 12 | RAM 1500 | 925 |
| 13 | HYUNDAI SONATA | 877 |
| 14 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 865 |
| 15 | FORD ESCAPE | 810 |
| 16 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 804 |
| 17 | HONDA CR-V | 783 |
| 18 | RAM 3500 | 710 |
| 19 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 708 |
| 20 | DODGE JOURNEY | 666 |
| 21 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 | 661 |
| 22 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 650 |
| 23 | JEEP WRANGLER | 649 |
| 24 | NISSAN ROGUE | 617 |
| 25 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 583 |
| 26 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 571 |
| 27 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 561 |
| 28 | NISSAN ARMADA | 558 |
| 29 | TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 554 |
| 30 | TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID | 554 |
Recent Complaints
My ABS sent codes saying there's moisture in the ABS Module,Brake Light Switch may malfunction are cause Accidents due to malfunction of Brake Lights...
1) I was struck by a vehicle that ran the stop sign at 50mph. After the impact my vehicle continued rolling forward and wouldnât stop. I ended up a block away from the accident and my emergency brak
This has been a recall for almost 2 yrs now and the dealer is saying no parts available. There are 1000s of RAM trucks driving around waiting for parts. A simple google search shows there are parts
on Jan 15, 2025. A cold start for the Bronco, putting in reverse, the vehicle lurched back and to the hard right, uncommanded acceleration at a high rate of speed, steering locked up, brakes locked u
My ABS Modules Code C2200 and cruise control does not function. Chrysler states they are not replacing the malfunctioning part nor will they make a new part to purchase.
On 12/24/25 I was pulling into a parking space, took foot off accelerator to brake and vehicle suddenly accelerated and engine revved. I kept pushing the brake, but the vehicle kept lurching forward
ABS system doesnt work. no update on recall c4b. have had this issue since 2023
ABS warning light came on and brakes starting acting strange. The brake pedal was soft and was hard to depress. I took it to dealer and they checked codes and comfirmed the vehicle has serval codes.
Travelling with my young daughter on the Freeway at Freeway speeds at 9pm (nighttime). The entire vehicle just shut down. EVERYTHING - completely dark. Steering went out. Brakes went out. I had
Since 15,394 miles vehicle has experience multiple system failures upon vehicle startup. 2/24, 2/25, 12/25, 1/26. In all of these 4 instances the brakes become spongy/hard, steering wheel locks, and I
The brakes went almost completely out- having to push the pedal all the way to the floor. All ABS and braking lights illuminated in the dash. There is limited stopping power. The car has become undriv
I have a lot of ticking and stalling lights are blinking I think itâs may be the transmission and I smell gas inside the vehicle.
Late last year I reported that while towing a trailer, the dash indicated that the trailer had disconnected from the trailer as looking back I noticed the lights were off when the vehicle lights were
My ABS module failed, which is a very well know issue with the 2014 to 2018 models. When the ABS module failed I was driving the vehicle and it went into fail safe mode while I was on the freeway serv
Inferior brake system on 2015 Prius master brake cylinder and vacuum booster. Extended warranty issues identified by Toyota for 10 years or 150, 000 miles. I bought my Prius used in 2021 with 92,000 m
My 2015 BMW 328i has a broken "plastic" parking brake cable bracket. It breaks so often on the BMW lineup of cars that businesses have made better work-arounds to fix the problem than a plastic part.
I was driving home from work in rush hour so traffic was pretty heavy and all of the sudden my gas pedal would not accelerate my car at all. I was cruising at 8-10 MPH as it was stop and go traffic. A
I have experienced three total brake failures in my 2025 Ford Bronco. During the most recent incident on 2-18-2026 the brake pedal traveled completely to the floorboard, requiring extreme force and mu
All systems warning lights came on
The HCU for my truck failed and was replaced 6/25/2021. It failed again 12/2024 but before it could be replaced a recal for the HCU came out with the warning "The loss of ABS/ESC/Traction control may
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.