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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
2,517 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder issues across 40 makes and 402 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:MASTER CYLINDER
2,517 filings · 402 models · 40 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS HEAVY 2,517 ODI rows
- MODELS 402 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 40 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 8.8% 222 crash-flagged
- RANK #87 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 3 deaths · 118 injuries
Filing-volume peers
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#87 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (3 reported fatalities across 402 models). Open Ford F-150 (category leader) →
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER filing-volume reading
The standout signal for service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder is ODI intake volume: 2,517 filings (HEAVY band · #87 of 696 standardized categories) across 402 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 8.8%.
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 Ford F-150 against POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY on filing totals before treating service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford F-150 | |
| 2 | Ford Explorer | |
| 3 | Ford Windstar | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Suburban | |
| 5 | Honda Accord | |
| 6 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 7 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 8 | Chevrolet S10 | |
| 9 | Ford Taurus | |
| 10 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 11 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 12 | Plymouth Voyager | |
| 13 | Ford Aerostar | |
| 14 | Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| 15 | Buick Lesabre | |
| 16 | GMC Suburban | |
| 17 | GMC Jimmy | |
| 18 | Ford Ranger | |
| 19 | Dodge Neon | |
| 20 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 21 | Toyota Camry | |
| 22 | Ford Escape | |
| 23 | Chrysler Cirrus | |
| 24 | Dodge Stratus | |
| 25 | Dodge RAM | |
| 26 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 27 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 28 | Honda Civic | |
| 29 | Ford Expedition | |
| 30 | Ford Escort |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The message "Service Brake Assist" was display
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 37 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine, master cylinder, and adaptive cruise control warning lights were
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius. The contact stated there was a constant beeping sound while attempting to depress the brake pedal while slowing down. Additionally, the brake pedal was very firm,
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle independently activated the brakes while the accelerator pedal was depressed. In
The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. No warning light was il
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, while depressing the brake pedal, there was no resistance, requiring the contact to depress the pedal
The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated o
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes failed to function as intended. In addition, the c
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes failed to engage. The contact stated that the parking
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond as intended. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and seve
The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking space, the contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact pumped the brake
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal collapsed, and the message "Brake Fluid Low Fault" was displayed. The contac
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on multiple occasions at various speeds, she observed a hissing noise emanating near the brake pedal. Additionally, when the br
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal became stiff. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The brake pedal was dep
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while in reverse, the brakes failed to operate as designed. The parking brakes functioned as designed but there was no pressure on the brake peda
The contact called on behalf of her father who owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her father was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was extremely firm while depressed, and the vehicle failed to stop immediately, causing the
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. Additionally, the brake pedal felt spongy, with a hissing sound whi
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated th
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