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STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

2,057 NHTSA complaints about structure:body:door:hinge and attachments issues across 44 makes and 324 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 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

2,057 filings · 324 models · 44 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 2,057 ODI rows
  • MODELS 324 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 44 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.9% 19 crash-flagged
  • RANK #104 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 22 deaths · 139 injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS (this)STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AN…2,057ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROLENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EX…2,048BACK OVER PREVENTION2,068FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERYFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVE…2,045
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS vs nearest complaint-total peers

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#104 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (22 reported fatalities across 324 models). Open Jeep Cherokee (category leader) →

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS filing-volume reading

The standout signal for structure:body:door:hinge and attachments is ODI intake volume: 2,057 filings (MODERATE band · #104 of 696 standardized categories) across 324 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 0.9%.

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 Jeep Cherokee against ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL on filing totals before treating structure:body:door:hinge and attachments volume as a purchase signal.

2,057
Complaints
324
Models Affected
19
Crashes
2
Fires
22
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Jeep Cherokee
365
2 Dodge Caravan
83
3 Toyota Sienna
78
4 Plymouth Voyager
72
5 Jeep Grand Cherokee
49
6 Dodge Grand Caravan
49
7 Ford Escape
48
8 Chrysler Lebaron
46
9 Chevrolet Blazer
45
10 Plymouth Grand Voyager
43
11 Ford Explorer
40
12 GEO Tracker
35
13 Toyota Camry
34
14 Honda Odyssey
33
15 Chevrolet S10
28
16 Ford Windstar
23
17 Chevrolet Venture
21
18 Mitsubishi Mirage
20
19 Chrysler Town AND Country
18
20 GMC Savana
17
21 Dodge Dakota
17
22 Chevrolet Astro
17
23 Ford F-150
16
24 Chevrolet Express
16
25 GMC Jimmy
15
26 Chrysler Sebring
15
27 Nissan Quest
14
28 Ford Taurus
13
29 Chevrolet Beretta
13
30 Oldsmobile Cutlass
11

Recent Complaints

2023 Ford Expedition

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon opening the front driver's side door, the contact became aware that the door hinges were fractured. The failure also occurred on t

2021 Lincoln Nautilus

The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while opening the front driver’s door, there was a cracking sound coming from the door. While the vehicle was in for routine maintenan

2020 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to open the driver's front door, and the inside plastic door hinge and rivets detached.

2017 Toyota Sienna

The drivers side sliding door when on the power on, it will either not catch when opening or not shut when you are trying to shut it. You can be in the door way and it will shut on you by itself. You

2020 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program number: 23B56. However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stat

2022 Tesla Model X

The wing-style door of the car closed while my 1-year-old daughter's leg was sticking out. It dragged her leg sideways as it closed, and he femur broke. None of the sensors worked, the door should hav

2026 BMW X6

New Vehicle - less than 10 miles - Driver Door Closure Issue - Vehicle Turns Off. Ferman BMW stated its a Safety issue. Door Alignment Issue.

2015 Toyota Sienna

See attached document for complaint.

2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the front driver's side door middle hinge was not properly welded. The contac

2020 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while opening the driver's side door, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the door. The contact became aware that the top spot

2022 Tesla Model S

The front right door top hinge bolts fell out. Believe the bottom one is broke off. Also have vehicle has a seat belt warning alarm indicated. There is a vehicle appointment scheduled for the Thursd

2024 Ford Escape

The contact owns 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated when the driver’s side door was opened, the door limiting bar detach from the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer w

2018 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while entering and existing the driver’s door, the hinges made a loud popping sound like the door would detach. The co

2021 Ford Escape

The contact called for a customer who owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while opening and closing the front driver’s side door, there was a loud banging and clucking sound coming from t

2024 Mazda CX-50

The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while opening the doors, the door stop detent had failed, causing the door to rapidly close and swing back, and making contact with the occ

2019 Mclaren 570s

Both door hinges that support the dihedral doors have numerous fractures. If one of the hinges is to fully fail, the door would fall on the person, critically injuring or killing them. The manufacture

2016 Toyota Sienna

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the driver’s side electric sliding door failed to properly open and close, and occasionally abruptly closed, causing a safety hazard to t

2018 Jeep Wrangler

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that there was rust was forming on the driver's side door hinges. The contact checked the passenger’s side door and there was a small amount o

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that upon attempting to open the rear passenger’s side sliding door, the door fell off the track. The door ajar warning light was illumina

2022 Ford Maverick

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated upon opening the front driver's side door, the door made an abnormal cracking and popping sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it

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