Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

231 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp issues across 32 makes and 124 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, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

231 filings · 124 models · 32 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 231 ODI rows
  • MODELS 124 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 32 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.3% 3 crash-flagged
  • RANK #252 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 2 injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP (this)SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BR…231SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICESSEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIG…232EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS233AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERAIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLA…225
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP vs nearest complaint-total peers

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#252 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 124 models). Open Ford Windstar (category leader) →

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP severity reading

The standout signal for service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 2 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 231 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 Windstar against SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES on filing totals before treating service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp volume as a purchase signal.

231
Complaints
124
Models Affected
3
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Windstar
12
2 Dodge Caravan
10
3 Chevrolet Blazer
10
4 Chevrolet Suburban
6
5 Dodge Durango
5
6 Chevrolet S10
5
7 Pontiac Grand AM
4
8 Jeep Grand Cherokee
4
9 Jeep Cherokee
4
10 Dodge RAM 1500
4
11 Chrysler Imperial
4
12 Toyota Sequoia
3
13 Plymouth Voyager
3
14 Mercury Sable
3
15 Honda Accord
3
16 Ford Taurus
3
17 Ford F-150
3
18 Dodge Stratus
3
19 Dodge Grand Caravan
3
20 Chrysler Town AND Country
3
21 Chevrolet Silverado
3
22 Chevrolet Malibu
3
23 Chevrolet Impala
3
24 Buick Park Avenue
3
25 Volkswagen Passat
2
26 Volkswagen Jetta
2
27 Volkswagen Golf
2
28 Toyota Tacoma
2
29 Toyota Corolla
2
30 Toyota Camry
2

Recent Complaints

2013 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle slightly hesitated to stop. There were no warning light

2012 Hyundai Genesis

2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 13V-489. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISE. WHILE BRAKING. ALL FOUR ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND REPLACED. THE VEHICLE

2017 Ford Edge

2017 FORD EDGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 20V-469. THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL REPAIR PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOU

2018 Jeep Compass

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 40-50 MPH, the check engine warning light, the brake warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact sta

2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Crash

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving in stop and go traffic and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop as anticipated instead the vehicl

2010 Pontiac G6

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXT

2018 Nissan Sentra

WITHIN ONE WEEK OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT STALLED AS I ENTER ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE ALSO FEELS AS IF IT'S OUT OF BALANCE AND SHAKES AT SPEED OF 65 TO 70 MPH. AND THE FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKIN

2009 Chevrolet Malibu

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A MANUFACTURER RECALL CONCERNING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECT

2006 Hyundai Sonata

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE ABS AND ESC WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY.

2002 Honda CR-V

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR LEVER OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND FORCE THE GEAR OUT

2008 Lincoln MKZ

LETTER FROM SENATOR NELSON RE CONSTITUENT REGARDING 2008 LINCOLN MKZ ( REFERENCE CONSTITUENT FOR THEIR RECORDS). *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SLIGHTLY FOR MORE THAN A YEAR, THREE SAFETY WARNING LIGHTS IL

2002 Workhorse P30

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 DAMON DAYBREAK RV WITH A 2002 WORKHORSE P30 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND NOTICED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOST

2007 Hyundai Accent

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT. SHE DISCOVERED SAFETY RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V122000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT). THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED

2005 Chrysler Town AND Country Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE BREAK WARNING INDICATOR LOST PRESSURE; THEREFORE, THE WARNING LIGHT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO CRASH.

2004 Toyota Prius

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, ALL OF THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS

2006 Ford Escape

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES AND DISPLAYS "SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM". THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON

2004 Nissan Armada

THIS A COMPLAINT REGARDING MY 2004 NISSAN PATHFINDER ARMADA SE WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 23K MILES. IT STARTED ON 9/7/05, WHILE DRIVING OVER THE SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY LOCK UP & DON

2002 Ford Windstar

INTERMITTENT ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATION. THIS HAPPENS DAILY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY CERTIFIED MECHANIC. NO CODES ARE FOUND. *TR

2000 Chevrolet Tahoe

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY. *TR

2000 Volvo S80

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-P

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