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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.
The structure:body:door:hinge and attachments is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 2,057 filings from 44 manufacturers and 324 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 19 crashes, 2 fires, 139 injuries, and 22 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the JEEP CHEROKEE with 365 filings, followed by DODGE CARAVAN and TOYOTA SIENNA. 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 | 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
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
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while opening the front driverâs door, there was a cracking sound coming from the door. While the vehicle was in for routine mainten
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.
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
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
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
New Vehicle - less than 10 miles - Driver Door Closure Issue - Vehicle Turns Off. Ferman BMW stated its a Safety issue. Door Alignment Issue.
See attached document for complaint.
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
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
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
The contact owns 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated when the driverâs side door was opened, the door limiting bar detach from the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while entering and existing the driverâs door, the hinges made a loud popping sound like the door would detach. The
The contact called for a customer who owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while opening and closing the front driverâs side door, there was a loud banging and clucking sound coming from
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
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
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the driverâs side electric sliding door failed to properly open and close, and occasionally abruptly closed, causing a safety hazard to
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 passengerâs side door and there was a small amount
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that upon attempting to open the rear passengerâs side sliding door, the door fell off the track. The door ajar warning light was illumi
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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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.