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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.

The service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 3,935 filings from 45 manufacturers and 469 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 97 crashes, 15 fires, 33 injuries, and 3 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE with 136 filings, followed by CHEVROLET LUMINA and CHEVROLET MALIBU. 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.

3,935
Complaints
469
Models Affected
97
Crashes
15
Fires
3
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 136
2 CHEVROLET LUMINA 111
3 CHEVROLET MALIBU 102
4 CHEVROLET BLAZER 102
5 FORD FOCUS 94
6 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 68
7 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 66
8 CHEVROLET S10 65
9 FORD F-150 63
10 FORD EXPLORER 63
11 PONTIAC GRAND AM 62
12 HONDA ACCORD 60
13 DODGE RAM 59
14 TOYOTA CAMRY 57
15 DODGE DAKOTA 54
16 FORD TAURUS 52
17 FORD WINDSTAR 50
18 BUICK REGAL 49
19 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 48
20 KIA SEPHIA 48
21 JEEP CHEROKEE 47
22 DODGE CARAVAN 47
23 GMC JIMMY 44
24 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 42
25 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 41
26 FORD THUNDERBIRD 39
27 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 38
28 DODGE STRATUS 36
29 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 34
30 FORD FREESTYLE 34

Recent Complaints

2025 VOLVO XC60

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. T

2025 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

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.

2022 GMC SIERRA 1500

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

2023 DODGE CHARGER

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

2024 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

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

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

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

2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

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 illumin

2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

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

2019 JEEP CHEROKEE

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

2024 MAZDA CX-50

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

2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

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

2019 FORD EXPLORER

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

2022 FORD BRONCO SPORT

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

2023 FORD MUSTANG MACH E

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

2025 BUICK ENCLAVE

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

2022 FORD F-150

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

2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

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

2023 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT

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

2023 FORD MUSTANG MACH E

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

2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads issues?
The NHTSA has received 3,935 complaints about service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads problems across 469 vehicle models from 45 manufacturers.
How dangerous are service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads defects?
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS issues have been linked to 97 crashes, 15 fires, 33 injuries, and 3 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads issues is the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE with 136 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

Data Sources

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.

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