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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

1,243 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages issues across 41 makes and 338 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.

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ODI category SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

1,243 filings · 338 models · 41 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 1,243 ODI rows
  • MODELS 338 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 41 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 17.4% 216 crash-flagged
  • RANK #138 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 2 deaths · 101 injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES (this)SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PE…1,243SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLERSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HE…1,222BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKINGBACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVI…1,215STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THA…1,285
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES vs nearest complaint-total peers

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#138 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (2 reported fatalities across 338 models). Open Ford F-150 (category leader) →

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES model-concentration reading

The standout signal for service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages is model concentration: Ford F-150 accounts for 53 filings (4.3% of this category) out of 1,243 total.

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Ford F-150 against SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER on filing totals before treating service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages volume as a purchase signal.

1,243
Complaints
338
Models Affected
216
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford F-150
53
2 Ford Taurus
44
3 Mercury Sable
40
4 Toyota Camry
37
5 Ford Explorer
37
6 Lincoln Town CAR
30
7 Jeep Grand Cherokee
24
8 Mercury Grand Marquis
23
9 Honda Accord
21
10 Ford Ranger
18
11 Chevrolet Astro
15
12 Nissan Sentra
14
13 Ford Expedition
14
14 Ford Windstar
13
15 Chevrolet Silverado
13
16 Chevrolet Blazer
13
17 Ford Mustang
12
18 Ford Escort
12
19 Ford Escape
12
20 Jeep Wrangler
11
21 Jeep Cherokee
11
22 Chevrolet S10
11
23 Chevrolet Lumina
11
24 Toyota Tacoma
10
25 Ford F-250
10
26 Dodge Caravan
10
27 Chevrolet Suburban
10
28 Cadillac Deville
10
29 Pontiac Grand AM
9
30 Mercury Mountaineer
9

Recent Complaints

2025 Mazda CX-30 Crash

The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 mph into his garage, his right foot had slipped between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal, and he

2025 Nissan Sentra

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the contact's foot slid off onto the accelerator pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The

2015 Ford Mustang

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the clutch pedal detached from the brake pedal assembly. Neither an indepe

2016 Lexus RX

The contact owns a 2016 Lexus RX 350. While the contact was inside the building where she worked, the hazard lights were flashing unintendedly. When the contact arrived at the residence, the hazard li

2014 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle hesitated while coming to a complete stop. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal

2015 Mercedes-Benz S550

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and approaching a stop, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. Several unknown warni

2025 Hyundai Palisade

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated while driving two times at an undisclosed speed on an uneven road surface, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brake pedal shuddered and

2024 GMC Sierra 2500

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a stop, the contact simultaneously depressed the brake pedal and accelerator peda

2023 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or while in stop-and-go traffic, while depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormally loud plasti

2018 Chevrolet Trax Crash

The contact’s parents owned a 2018 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while a parent was driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the accelerator pedal was also simultaneously depr

2025 Honda Civic

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact purchased the vehicle with a manual transmission and stated that the vehicle came equipped with aluminum clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. The con

2022 Ford Explorer Crash

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the brakes were applied, and the brake pedal fell off. The brake pedal was not responding. The vehicle increa

2025 Honda HR-V

The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal and brake pedal were extremely close, and the contact’s foot

2012 Mercedes-Benz E350

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds; when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal failed to return to the original position. The conta

2015 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle in for regular tire service, the contact was made aware that while attempting to move the vehicle, the brake pedal as

2020 Acura MDX

The contact owns a 2020 Acura MDX. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a stop light, the engine did not restart after releasing the brake pedal. While attempting the restart the veh

2023 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to decelerate. The contact

2020 Lincoln Aviator PHEV

Ever since buying my 2023 Lincoln aviator hybrid, I’ve been experiencing brake pedal issues, a constant pressure and a pulsating feeling when applying the brakes like the ABS is kicking on. I have tak

2022 Ford Ranger

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the brake pedal and accelerator pedal were too close together. While driving at various speeds, the contact’s foot slid off the brake pedal

2021 Chevrolet Trax

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and became stuck. The contact had to manually retract the brake pedal. T

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