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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
3,935 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads issues across 45 makes and 469 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:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
3,935 filings · 469 models · 45 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS HEAVY 3,935 ODI rows
- MODELS 469 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 45 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 2.5% 97 crash-flagged
- RANK #60 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 3 deaths · 33 injuries
Filing-volume peers
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#60 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (3 reported fatalities across 469 models). Open Jeep Grand Cherokee (category leader) →
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS filing-volume reading
The standout signal for service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads is ODI intake volume: 3,935 filings (HEAVY band · #60 of 696 standardized categories) across 469 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 2.5%.
Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.
Next step: compare Jeep Grand Cherokee against SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT on filing totals before treating service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Lumina | |
| 3 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 5 | Ford Focus | |
| 6 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 7 | Chevrolet Suburban | |
| 8 | Chevrolet S10 | |
| 9 | Ford F-150 | |
| 10 | Ford Explorer | |
| 11 | Pontiac Grand AM | |
| 12 | Honda Accord | |
| 13 | Dodge RAM | |
| 14 | Toyota Camry | |
| 15 | Dodge Dakota | |
| 16 | Ford Taurus | |
| 17 | Ford Windstar | |
| 18 | Buick Regal | |
| 19 | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| 20 | KIA Sephia | |
| 21 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 22 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 23 | GMC Jimmy | |
| 24 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 25 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 26 | Ford Thunderbird | |
| 27 | Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| 28 | Dodge Stratus | |
| 29 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 30 | Ford Freestyle |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the rear driver’s side wheel. A dealer was contacted. The
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal squealing coming from the rear brakes. No warning lights were illuminated.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the brakes warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the r
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal was slightly depressed and there was an abnormal vibra
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear tires. No warning light was illuminated. The v
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 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the “Brake System Failure” warning light illuminated
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that intermittently, while attempting to slow down, while depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal pulsation on the brake
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "4WD Unavailable - Service Soon" was displayed with the 4WD icon illumina
The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that there was uneven brake wear on the inner brake pad. The contact stated that the inner side of the brake pads were wearing before the outer
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clanking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. There was no warning light
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the driver's and passenger's side wheels. No warning
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E. The contact stated after driving 15 MPH and then attempting to reverse, there was a clunking sound coming from the vehicle while reversing out of the drive
The contact owns a 2025 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brakes started to squeak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The brake pad life percentage was going dow
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while parking, pulling forward slowly, or reversing, the electric parking brake engaged without application. The brake warning light was ill
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 65 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to slow for a vehicle that had passed and switched i
The contact owns a 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle was shaking erratically. The vehicle was ta
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated while reversing out of the driveway, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the conta
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the service brake warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, th
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