Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
2,370 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper issues across 43 makes and 383 models.
The service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 2,370 filings from 43 manufacturers and 383 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 69 crashes, 37 fires, 34 injuries, and 3 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the CHEVROLET LUMINA with 205 filings, followed by PONTIAC GRAND PRIX and BUICK REGAL. 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 LUMINA | 205 |
| 2 | PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | 116 |
| 3 | BUICK REGAL | 112 |
| 4 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 97 |
| 5 | OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS | 69 |
| 6 | DODGE DAKOTA | 68 |
| 7 | FORD EXPLORER | 53 |
| 8 | FORD PROBE | 51 |
| 9 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 45 |
| 10 | FORD F-150 | 40 |
| 11 | TOYOTA TUNDRA | 37 |
| 12 | FORD TAURUS | 33 |
| 13 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 33 |
| 14 | DODGE RAM | 32 |
| 15 | DODGE CARAVAN | 28 |
| 16 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 23 |
| 17 | FORD WINDSTAR | 22 |
| 18 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 21 |
| 19 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 21 |
| 20 | FORD RANGER | 20 |
| 21 | FORD F-250 | 20 |
| 22 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 19 |
| 23 | PONTIAC GRAND AM | 19 |
| 24 | FORD E-450 | 19 |
| 25 | CHEVROLET S10 | 19 |
| 26 | DODGE DURANGO | 18 |
| 27 | PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | 17 |
| 28 | DODGE RAM 1500 | 17 |
| 29 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 17 |
| 30 | WORKHORSE W22 | 15 |
Recent Complaints
The contact's son owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle felt like one of the front tires was not rotating. The contact was able
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the brakes. A dealer and indep
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Altima. The contact stated after the vehicle received brakes services, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the contact smelled smoke. The contact stated that two wee
The part was purchased via Rock auto and installed at home DIY. The vehicle failed to return form "maintenance" mode for the rear parking brake. Took it to a Mazda dealer and they determined the Calip
The contact owns a 2020 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse on several occasions, the brake was depressed and there was an abnormal foghorn sound coming from the driver
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the brakes with an abnormal grin
I noticed at 3 thousand miles my abs light would come on and the abs would kick in and hear a grinding noise when braking over a slight dip in the road and entering a parking lot (breaking on incline
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the parking brake engaged independently, and the vehicle came to a stop on the highway. The contact shifted into park(P),
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and drifted inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact bec
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed down to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed t
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of an abnormal clicking sound. The contact drove the vehicle around the b
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the passengerâs side front brake caliper detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was t
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact heard an abnormal grinding sound. No warning lights were illum
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The brake warning light was illuminated, and the ch
The contact owned a 2023 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud booming sound coming from the passengerâs side front of the vehicle nearby the w
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the front passengerâs side brakes locked up without warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residenc
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 10-12 MPH and approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond and went down to the floorboard. T
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was extremely hard to depress. The contact stated after releasing the brake pedal, t
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated intermittently. After depressing the accelerator pedal, the warning light tur
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated, pulled to the right, with a burning odor coming into the cabin of the vehicle. The
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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.