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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
139 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues across 26 makes and 87 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:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
139 filings · 87 models · 26 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 139 ODI rows
- MODELS 87 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 26 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 7.2% 10 crash-flagged
- RANK #276 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 3 injuries
Filing-volume peers
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#276 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 87 models). Open Ford Windstar (category leader) →
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS severity reading
The standout signal for service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 3 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 139 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Ford Windstar against STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING on filing totals before treating service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Windstar | |
| 2 | Ford F-150 | |
| 3 | Ford Fusion | |
| 4 | GMC Sierra | |
| 5 | Ford F-250 SD | |
| 6 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 7 | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| 8 | Ford Expedition | |
| 9 | Chevrolet Suburban | |
| 10 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 11 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 12 | Buick Century | |
| 13 | Toyota Corolla | |
| 14 | SAAB 9-3 | |
| 15 | Plymouth Voyager | |
| 16 | Mercedes-Benz Ml430 | |
| 17 | Lincoln Town CAR | |
| 18 | KIA Soul | |
| 19 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 20 | Ford Taurus | |
| 21 | Ford Explorer | |
| 22 | Ford Crown Victoria | |
| 23 | Dodge RAM 2500 | |
| 24 | Dodge Intrepid | |
| 25 | Daewoo Nubira | |
| 26 | Daewoo Lanos | |
| 27 | Chevrolet Corvette | |
| 28 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 29 | Cadillac Seville | |
| 30 | Volvo V40 |
Recent Complaints
2015 KIA SOUL- Email and complaint forwarded from the division of consumer protection of the state of New York on behalf of consumer. Consumer states: "The brake lines rotted away and failed . Kia ha
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the hubcaps were extremely hot while driving. While driving, the vehicle was shaking and pulling. The vehicle was taken to the loca
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while she was in a drive-thru line and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal went to the floorboard. The contact stated that
I had a brake hose blow out to the right front caliper causing failure of the brake system. Luckily I was driving in a parking lot at low speed so no injuries or damages occurred but this can cause se
Brakes completely failed. It turned out that the brake line for the rear wheels rusted through where it bends near the rear wheels and all of the brake fluid was lost. I had just completed a 400 mile
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed at the l
I was in line at a drive thru and my brakes suddenly went to the floor. I was close to home so I drove carefully having to press the brakes all the way to the floor to stop,barely. I did a visual insp
Front left brake line hoses ruptured while driving. Replaced with OEM part. Ford had +/- 500k Edge vehicles recalled for same issue, but not Fusions of the same era using the same type hose material,
Front right brake line hose ruptured during use on highway to slow vehicle and disengage cruise control. While doing so a loss of resistance was noticed and vehicle was safely driven to a stop with E
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while attempting to stop vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floor with the brake system malfunction message displayed on the instrument pane
Front brake lines on ford fusion 2015 titanium broke. Only have the image of the break lines but the front drivers side break line was bubbled up and the passenger side brake line split while I was dr
WHEN BRAKING THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMED "SOFT" AND AFTER ABOUT 40 MILES OF DRIVING IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I HAD REACHED HOME BY THEN. THERE WERE DROPS OF FLUID ON THE PAVEMENT AFTER I BACKED I
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO SUBURBAN BUICK GMC OF FERNDALE (21800 WOODWARD
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, SHE WAS INFORMED BY A PASSING MOTORIST THAT HER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, A TRACTOR TRAILER ENTERED THE CONTACT'S LANE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT BECAME STUCK TO
2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML 430. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL LOST PRESSURE DUE TO THE FUEL TUBE COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LIN
METAL BRAKE LINES TO REAR BRAKES RUSTED OUT CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL. *TT
WHEN I STARTED MY ENGINE IT BACKFIRED. FROM THAT POINT ON I HAD TO PRESS EXTREMELY HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL JUST TO SLOW DOWN AND EVENTUALLY TO STOP. IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION IT WOULD WITHOUT A DOUB
RE: TCN-KDN21-40701 ON 9/17/13 I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY CAR AS IT ROLLED DOWN A HILL - ALTHOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS I WAS LEAVING A DR
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