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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.
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
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 driverâs side wheel. A dealer was contacted. T
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 âBrake System Failureâ warning light illumin
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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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.