Component

STRUCTURE:BODY

46,325 NHTSA complaints about structure:body issues across 65 makes and 1343 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 STRUCTURE:BODY

46,325 filings · 1343 models · 65 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MASS 46,325 ODI rows
  • MODELS 1343 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 65 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 7.8% 3,634 crash-flagged
  • RANK #11 of 696 categories
  • SEV CRITICAL 110 deaths · 3351 injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY (this)46,325SUSPENSION45,891POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSM…47,884EXTERIOR LIGHTING41,098
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: STRUCTURE:BODY vs nearest complaint-total peers

STRUCTURE:BODY sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#11 of 696 standardized categories) with a CRITICAL severity stamp (110 reported fatalities across 1343 models). Open Ford Explorer (category leader) →

STRUCTURE:BODY filing-volume reading

The standout signal for structure:body is ODI intake volume: 46,325 filings (MASS band · #11 of 696 standardized categories) across 1343 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 7.8%.

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 Explorer against SUSPENSION on filing totals before treating structure:body volume as a purchase signal.

46,325
Complaints
1343
Models Affected
3,634
Crashes
1,036
Fires
110
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Explorer
1,775
2 Ford Escape
1,634
3 Toyota 4runner
1,376
4 Toyota Tacoma
1,211
5 Nissan Altima
1,193
6 Ford F-150
1,185
7 Toyota Sienna
1,123
8 Toyota Tundra
833
9 KIA Sorento
820
10 Honda Odyssey
705
11 Ford Edge
658
12 Ford Focus
638
13 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
622
14 Toyota Camry
616
15 Chrysler Pacifica
595
16 Ford Fusion
593
17 Hyundai Sonata
588
18 Honda Accord
584
19 Dodge Grand Caravan
555
20 Jeep Grand Cherokee
538
21 Honda Civic
538
22 Chevrolet Tahoe
496
23 Jeep Wrangler
446
24 KIA Optima
435
25 Honda CR-V
414
26 GMC Sierra 1500
391
27 Jeep Liberty
380
28 Dodge RAM 1500
360
29 Ford Ranger
351
30 RAM 1500
350

Recent Complaints

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Component/System: Windshield/visibility system and possible body sealing or A-pillar water intrusion affecting interior and defrost performance. The condition is available for inspection upon request.

2011 Lexus IS

The dashboard on our vehicle has started to "melt." While there was a warranty enhancement program in the past (we did not receive notice), the problem has developed after the window for repair close

2011 Toyota Rav4

I bought a pre-own car for my daughter in November 2022 from CARMAX in the City of Colma, California. The car is white color 2011 Toyota Rav4. In March 2025, my daughter started noticing the paint pee

2016 Honda HR-V

My vehicle suddenly developed electrical problems and would not start. Before it completely failed, I began seeing warning lights on the dashboard, including a PARK warning and an engine oil light. Th

2024 Nissan Rogue

The rear glass got shattered unexpectedly without any impact.

2016 Buick Cascada

The rear window of the convertible top starts to pull away from the top itself. Could separate and displace entirely causing damage or injury behind.

2016 Buick Cascada

The back window on the convertible top has separated from the fabric. Buick dealership said it was not a covered item under the extended warranty. We tried to glue it back down but it keeps separating

2022 Ford Expedition

Moonroof rubber sealant allowing water in

2019 Dodge Grand Caravan

the sliding doors and sometimed the trunk door on this van unlocl and szlf open randomly. I took it to a mechanic and they said that it is the actuator failing. Dodge knows that this is a problem an

2025 Chevrolet Traverse

Purchased the traverse January 10, 2026 with almost 26k miles on it. Approximately one month later, only 1200 miles or so into owning it, the shark fin antenna cover came off and is missing. It’s not

2016 KIA Soul

Kia Soul 2016 white color. The factory paint is peeling off completely.

2025 Nissan Sentra

I am the owner of a 2025 Nissan Sentra with approximately 3,200 miles. The vehicle was purchased new from an authorized Nissan dealership in Columbia, South Carolina. The vehicle is subject to an ope

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

February 2025, just outside the warranty period, the hood latch had become disconnected/broken under the hood. There is a point where the two piece cable is joined under the hood and the cable breaks

2011 Hyundai Sonata

My car was broken into and they broke off my door handle and took out ignition parts, a police report was done

2025 Infiniti Qx80

While driving my Infiniti QX80, 2025 model, the driver's side mirror is constantly shaking and vibrating, especially on uneven roads or at speeds over 40–50 mph. The vibration blurs the mirror, making

2019 MINI Cooper

Certain 2019 MINI and BMW models are equipped with older evaporators that are not lined correctly to prevent aluminum corrosion from the new R-1234yf refrigerant, causing premature leaks of the refrig

2011 Ford Escape

Component: Driver-side door latch and lock assembly. The driver-side door latch appears to have failed, preventing the door from opening from both the inside and outside and creating an occupant entr

2017 Buick Encore

Rear passenger doors fail to engage internal lock when Child-Lock feature is on, door can still be opened from interior. Rear door locks fail to properly engage when locking and unlocking vehicle

2022 Ford Bronco

The hardtop developed cracks early on during the life of the vehicle. It leaks water. It’s a known issue with Bronco owners with the factory hardtop. Some people have had it replaced more than 3 times

2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Toyota issued a recall due to suspected second row seat welds failing in a crash in October 7, 2025 and has not offered a remedy. The suggestion of not having anyone sit in the second row for over fou

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