Component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

145 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, air:disc:caliper issues across 25 makes and 83 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 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

145 filings · 83 models · 25 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 145 ODI rows
  • MODELS 83 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 25 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 4.1% 6 crash-flagged
  • RANK #274 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 3 injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER (this)SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CAL…145STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMANSTEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITM…142FIRERELATED149BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEMBACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA…151
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER vs nearest complaint-total peers

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#274 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 83 models). Open Ford Probe (category leader) →

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER severity reading

The standout signal for service brakes, air:disc:caliper is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 3 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 145 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Ford Probe against STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN on filing totals before treating service brakes, air:disc:caliper volume as a purchase signal.

145
Complaints
83
Models Affected
6
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Probe
17
2 Ford Taurus
6
3 Chevrolet Lumina
5
4 Ford Focus
4
5 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
4
6 Chevrolet Malibu
4
7 Oldsmobile Cutlass
3
8 Jeep Grand Cherokee
3
9 Ford Explorer
3
10 Chevrolet Silverado
3
11 Buick Regal
3
12 Workhorse W22
2
13 Toyota Tundra
2
14 Toyota Sequoia
2
15 Pontiac Grand Prix
2
16 Pontiac Grand AM
2
17 Nissan Murano
2
18 Lincoln Town CAR
2
19 GMC Sierra
2
20 Ford Windstar
2
21 Ford Ranger
2
22 Ford Motor Home
2
23 Ford F-250
2
24 Ford F-150
2
25 Ford Expedition
2
26 Dodge Durango
2
27 Dodge Dakota
2
28 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2
29 Workhorse W20
1

Recent Complaints

2020 KIA Optima

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's front caliper bolt fractured. The contact stated that the vehicle was undriveable. The veh

2009 Nissan Murano

See attached document for complaint

2010 Lincoln MKZ

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow as intended. The v

2020 Jeep Gladiator

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, he heard a scraping sound inside the vehicle. The contact then stated that while he pulled into a service station, the

2005 Nissan Murano Crash

I’ve had my car for seven months now and since then it’s been problem I’ve spent way over money to fix problems both sides driver and passenger side axle popped twice my brake fluid keeps running out

2004 Workhorse W22

The contact owns a 2004 Workhorse W22 RV. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the brakes heated up and seized. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The con

2013 Jeep Wrangler

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was running rough. Additionally, while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle was slow to respond. There were no warning

2017 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the brakes would squeak upon depression of the brake pedal without warning. The contact took her vehicle to an independent mechanic where

2012 Hyundai Accent

While stoped at a stop light there was A loud bang and a loud grinding sound. It turns out the break calipers and pads exploded and failed. Had to replace rear pads caliper and rotor.

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact felt a slight hesitation upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. Th

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact felt a slight hesitation upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. Th

2011 KIA Sorento

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED EVERY SIX MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HATFIELD KIA LOCATED AT 1455 AUTO MALL DR, COLUMBUS, OH 432

2004 Workhorse W22

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GEORGI BOY CRUSE MASTER RV EQUIPPED WITH A 2004 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO DRIVE THROUGH A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL ME

2002 Workhorse W20 Fire

TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER AND HAD CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V019000 COMPLETED ON 10-26-04. NOW LESS THAN 10,000 MILES SINCE THEN, IT IS BACK AT THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER BRAKE FIRE AND PEDAL LOSS. VEHICLE IS IN

2004 Ford Freestar

EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE. SOMETIMES ACCOMPANIED BY A GRINDING NOISE. I CAN NOT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE HOW LOUD THIS IS. IT IS NOT EVEN NEAR THE LEVEL OF NORMAL BRAKE SQUEALING. DEALERSHIP REPORTS TH

2002 MINI Cooper

I HAVE A 2002 MINI COOPER WITH 52K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION HAS WENT OUT TWICE IN THE PAST 2 YEARS THE FIRST TIME AT 31K MILES. THE CLUTCH HAS ALSO WENT OUT AS WELL AS THE SUNROOF MOTOR, LEFT FRONT BR

1999 Chevrolet Malibu

AFTER REPLACING MY INTAKE GASKET 8 MONTHS AGO, MY CAR STILL OVERHEATS. ONE OF MY COOLING FANS IS NOT WORKING. MY AC LEVEL CONTROLS 1 & 2 DOESN'T WORK, ONLY 3,4, AND 5. AC SHUTS OFF ON ITS OWN. MY ENGI

2005 Nissan Titan

I PURCHASED MY NISSAN TITAN IN JAN OF 2006, AND SINCE THEN HAVE BEEN PLAGUED BY REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. THE MOST RECENT AND MOST ANNOYING HAS BEEN THE FRONT BRAKES. OVER THE COURSE OF A FEW WEEKS, MY

2002 Nissan Xterra

FRONT CALIPERS SEIZED SIMULTANEOUSLY ON MY 2002 X-TERRA 4X4. REPAIRS DONE AT PEP BOYS IN MARCH 2005. TEAM NISSAN STATED THERE WERE NO TSB'S OR RECALLS ON THE FRONT BRAKES, ALTHOUGH OTHER OWNERS HAVE

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