Component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

159 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, air:disc:pads issues across 29 makes and 92 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:PADS

159 filings · 92 models · 29 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 159 ODI rows
  • MODELS 92 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 29 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.5% 4 crash-flagged
  • RANK #268 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 4 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS vs nearest complaint-total peers

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#268 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 92 models). Open Chevrolet Malibu (category leader) →

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS severity reading

The standout signal for service brakes, air:disc:pads is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 4 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 159 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 Chevrolet Malibu against AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY on filing totals before treating service brakes, air:disc:pads volume as a purchase signal.

159
Complaints
92
Models Affected
4
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Chevrolet Malibu
9
2 Ford Focus
8
3 Pontiac Grand AM
5
4 Honda Accord
5
5 GMC Sierra
4
6 Ford Expedition
4
7 Nissan Armada
3
8 Mitsubishi Galant
3
9 KIA Sephia
3
10 Ford Taurus
3
11 Chevrolet Lumina
3
12 Volkswagen Passat
2
13 Toyota Tundra
2
14 Toyota Sequoia
2
15 Toyota Camry
2
16 Toyota 4runner
2
17 Suzuki Intruder
2
18 Suzuki Aerio
2
19 Saturn SL
2
20 SAAB 9-3
2
21 Oldsmobile Alero
2
22 Nissan Crew
2
23 Mazda Mazda6
2
24 Jeep Liberty
2
25 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2
26 Jeep Cherokee
2
27 Infiniti G35
2
28 Ford Windstar
2
29 Ford Ranger
2
30 Ford F-150
2

Recent Complaints

2019 Ford Ranger

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed with an abnormal squealing sound. There were no warning lights illumin

2018 Ford Taurus

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. Upon inspection of his vehicle, the contact was informed by a mechanic at the dealer that the passenger’s side rear brake pad had been severely worn and was close

2007 Lexus Ls460

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal tapping noise would emit from the brakes. As the failure persisted, the vehicle would drift up

2006 Ford Taurus

2006 FORD TAURUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AFTERMARKET FRONT BRAKE PADS RECALL NOTICE. *SMD *JS

2005 Chrysler Pacifica

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING A STATE INSPECTION PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE SHE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TA

2010 Honda Accord

INVESTIGATED A SCRAPING SOUND COMING FROM RIGHT REAR WHEEL FOUND BRAKE PADS WORN DOWN TO BARE BACKING,EXAMINED FRONT PADS AND FOUND THEM TO BE STILL IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. *JS

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

2006 Suzuki Aerio

I BOUGHT THIS CAR BACK IN FEB. 2006 WITH ONLY 1000 MILES ON IT. BY DECEMBER OF 2006, I BEGAN HEARING SQUEAKY NOISES AND THIS LOUD ANNOYING SOUND, WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT IT NE

1994 Ford Aerostar

FRONT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED, HAD TO REPLACED WITH READING SPRING WORKS, THEY HAD TO SEND THE SPECKS TO CHICAGO. MY FORD AERO STAR 4 WHEEL DRIVE & 4.0 V6 IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM AFTER MARKET. THE ONLY OPT

2005 SAAB 9-3

THE REAR BRAKE PADS ON THE SAAB 9-3 SEDANS WEAR PREMATURELY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN REAR BREAK FAILURES WITH AS FEW AS 20-28K MILES ON THE CAR, WHILE THE FRONT BRAKES ARE COMPLETELY NORMAL.*CN

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR WORN OUT AT 19K. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AND WANTS $272.72 FOR THE PAIR. *CN

2006 Dodge Charger

I OWN A 2006 DODGE CHARGER SRT8. MY BRAKES HAS BEEN SQUEAKING SINCE 7,500 MILES. THE BRAKES WERE WORE OUT BY THAT TIME. THE LIFE OF A BRAKE IS 12,000 MILES. THERE IS ONLY 21,500 MILES NOW. I CHAN

2005 Chevrolet Equinox

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 AWD CHEVY EQUINOX, INCLUDING THE HEAD GASKETS BLOWING, LOSING ACCELERATION ON THE 270/HIGHWAY, ONGOING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS, AND OTHER PROBLEMS WHICH STILL C

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

I RECENTLY HAD MY 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, 28000 MILES, SERVICED ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT MY FRONT BRAKES ARE 100% GONE, MY THROTTLE BODY IS PLUGGED UP, AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING FLUID. OF COURSE, AS

2005 SAAB 9-3

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF 2005 SAAB 9-3 WITH 23,000 MILES REVEALED "FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WORN BELOW LIMITS." *TR

2003 Honda Accord Crash

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 2003 HONDA ACCORD UNDER SUNNY SKIES AND GOOD ROAD CONDITIONS. AS SHE SLOWED AND MADE A SLIGHT RIGHT HAND TURN TO ENTER AN EXIT RAMP OFF OF I-26 OUTSIDE OF CHARLESTON SC, T

2005 Suzuki Aerio

I BOUGHT MY 2005 SUZUKI AERIO A YEAR AGO, BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 500 MILES ON IT. IN 9 MONTHS WITH ONLY 21,000 MILES ON IT, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 SETS OF BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE AND A WHOLE NEW SET OF TI

1996 Freightliner Conventional

DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKE PADS ON A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK HIS FORMER BOSS OWNS ARE RUBBED DOWN INTO THE RIVETS OF THE HUB. THE TIRES DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH RUBBER ON THEM AND THE MOTOR IS LEAKING OIL.

2003 Ford Expedition

BRAKING SYSTEM DEGREDATION, ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 27K MILES. DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF DRIVING THE NEW VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM PERFORMED WORSE THAN TH

2003 Honda Honda

THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS REQUIRED RE-GROUNDING AFTER WARPING HAD OCCURRED WHICH CAUSED A PULSATING SENSATION WHEN BRAKING. THE ROTORS WERE RE-GROUND AT 34K, BUT THE PULSATING BEHAVIOR BEGAN SOMEWHERE AR

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