Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2,339 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues across 45 makes and 365 models.
The service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 2,339 filings from 45 manufacturers and 365 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 123 crashes, 36 fires, 58 injuries, and 6 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the CHEVROLET SILVERADO with 110 filings, followed by CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 and FORD WINDSTAR. 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 SILVERADO | 110 |
| 2 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 90 |
| 3 | FORD WINDSTAR | 79 |
| 4 | FORD CROWN VICTORIA | 79 |
| 5 | FORD F-150 | 71 |
| 6 | DAEWOO NUBIRA | 51 |
| 7 | LINCOLN TOWN CAR | 48 |
| 8 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 | 46 |
| 9 | DODGE DAKOTA | 44 |
| 10 | MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | 43 |
| 11 | FORD EXPLORER | 42 |
| 12 | FORD TAURUS | 38 |
| 13 | GMC SIERRA 1500 | 37 |
| 14 | CHEVROLET S10 | 36 |
| 15 | GMC SIERRA | 34 |
| 16 | DODGE RAM 2500 | 29 |
| 17 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 29 |
| 18 | FORD AEROSTAR | 28 |
| 19 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 28 |
| 20 | FORD RANGER | 26 |
| 21 | DODGE RAM 1500 | 25 |
| 22 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 24 |
| 23 | DODGE CARAVAN | 24 |
| 24 | CADILLAC DEVILLE | 23 |
| 25 | FORD EXPEDITION | 22 |
| 26 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 20 |
| 27 | FORD F-350 | 19 |
| 28 | FORD F-250 | 19 |
| 29 | DODGE NEON | 19 |
| 30 | CHEVROLET LUMINA APV | 19 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 20 MPH in a parking lot, the brakes became inoperable. The low brake fluid warning light illuminated after the
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. In
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space, the brake pedal extended to the floor while depressed, causing the braking distance to be extended.
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken for a routine inspection, the dealer diagnosed that the rear brake lines were rusted through. The contact
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal failed to function as intended. The contact's w
The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted t
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 20â30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was tak
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front passengerâs side brake line was fractured. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. There were n
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 5 MPH through a school parking lot, the brake pedal as depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as n
The involved individual was found with altered mental status on a highway on 8/13/2023. The vehicle he had been driving was found in the highway median a few hundred feet away. He was admitted to a lo
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, her husband noticed that the brake pedal felt spongy. The brake pedal also extended to the floorboard whenever it
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for State Inspection however, the vehicle failed the inspection due to cracks to the driverâs and passengerâs s
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The low brake fluid level warning light was illuminated.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to come to a
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and pulling pulled out of a driveway, the vehicle was hesitating. The contact continued driving and noticed that the brake p
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake became inoperable. The contact stated there was brake fluid was gushing out from the driver
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle continu
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated tha
The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Redhawk Motorhome built on a 2021 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated that while her friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.