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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
10,201 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor issues across 44 makes and 574 models.
The service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 10,201 filings from 44 manufacturers and 574 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 182 crashes, 32 fires, 83 injuries, and 11 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE with 1,350 filings, followed by JEEP CHEROKEE 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 | 1,350 |
| 2 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 463 |
| 3 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 412 |
| 4 | DODGE DAKOTA | 360 |
| 5 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 194 |
| 6 | FORD TAURUS | 187 |
| 7 | PONTIAC GRAND AM | 186 |
| 8 | FORD F-150 | 156 |
| 9 | FORD FOCUS | 146 |
| 10 | TOYOTA TUNDRA | 142 |
| 11 | KIA SEPHIA | 140 |
| 12 | FORD EXPLORER | 129 |
| 13 | OLDSMOBILE ALERO | 121 |
| 14 | HONDA ACCORD | 121 |
| 15 | CHEVROLET LUMINA | 116 |
| 16 | FORD THUNDERBIRD | 112 |
| 17 | DODGE RAM 1500 | 103 |
| 18 | CHEVROLET IMPALA | 103 |
| 19 | NISSAN TITAN | 102 |
| 20 | BUICK REGAL | 101 |
| 21 | DODGE CARAVAN | 99 |
| 22 | MITSUBISHI GALANT | 95 |
| 23 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 90 |
| 24 | CHEVROLET CAMARO | 88 |
| 25 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 87 |
| 26 | OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS | 86 |
| 27 | CHEVROLET CAVALIER | 86 |
| 28 | DODGE DURANGO | 78 |
| 29 | SATURN SL | 75 |
| 30 | PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | 75 |
Recent Complaints
New pads, rotor, caliper, and wheel hub installed. After driving around 200 miles, approximately 10 days later, while applying the brakes, the rear wheel locked. This caused a roll over crash.
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 owns a 2023 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH or higher, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brakes
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 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 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
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
Front Rotors purchased on Amazon warped in under 5,000 miles/3 months of normal highway and city driving conditions. Issue caused high vibrations in front end when braking from 40+ mph. Paired with
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 2021 Acura TLX. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the steering wheel started to shake, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. A dealer wa
The contact owns a 2022 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on the highway, there was an abnormal screeching sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. No warning lights
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition equipped with Hankook, Tire Line: Dynapro, Tire Size: 275/55/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aw
The contact owns a 2022 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rotors were pulsating and shaking. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, unknown sensors engaged w
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
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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.