Component
STRUCTURE
18,600 NHTSA complaints about structure issues across 58 makes and 977 models.
The structure is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 18,600 filings from 58 manufacturers and 977 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 368 crashes, 108 fires, 762 injuries, and 51 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD EXPLORER with 1,908 filings, followed by DODGE RAM 1500 and TOYOTA CAMRY. 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 | FORD EXPLORER | 1,908 |
| 2 | DODGE RAM 1500 | 1,537 |
| 3 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 569 |
| 4 | JEEP LIBERTY | 450 |
| 5 | DODGE RAM 2500 | 424 |
| 6 | NISSAN ALTIMA | 393 |
| 7 | ACURA TL | 367 |
| 8 | TOYOTA SIENNA | 350 |
| 9 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 235 |
| 10 | FORD ESCAPE | 228 |
| 11 | FORD TAURUS | 223 |
| 12 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 223 |
| 13 | FORD F-150 | 202 |
| 14 | CHRYSLER PACIFICA | 191 |
| 15 | FORD CONTOUR | 162 |
| 16 | TOYOTA TACOMA | 161 |
| 17 | DODGE RAM QUAD CAB | 152 |
| 18 | TOYOTA TUNDRA | 149 |
| 19 | BUICK LESABRE | 144 |
| 20 | FORD WINDSTAR | 143 |
| 21 | MAZDA MAZDA3 | 135 |
| 22 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 126 |
| 23 | HONDA CIVIC | 126 |
| 24 | HONDA ACCORD | 123 |
| 25 | FORD EXPEDITION | 123 |
| 26 | HONDA CR-V | 115 |
| 27 | CHRYSLER PT CRUISER | 115 |
| 28 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 108 |
| 29 | DODGE RAM 3500 | 102 |
| 30 | TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 100 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were n
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passengerâs side A-pillar trim on the windshield started to detach. The contact received not
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dea
See attached document for complaint. I am in receipt of your multiple Important Safety Recall notices/letter and am very upset with your company. I keep receiving these recall notices/letters and I c
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall rep
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure). However, the parts to do the recall repairs were n
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer wa
See attached document for complaint.
See attached document for complaint
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact s
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the driver's side B-pillar trim blew off the vehicle by the slipstream. The contact had received notifi
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact sta
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the windshield. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer wa
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V732000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the parts to do the recall repairs
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing into the driveway at approximately 2 MPH, the rear-view camera image went blank. The vehicle had been experiencing interm
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repa
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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.