Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
794 NHTSA complaints about structure:body:hood issues across 42 makes and 256 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:HOOD
794 filings · 256 models · 42 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MODERATE 794 ODI rows
- MODELS 256 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 42 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 3.7% 29 crash-flagged
- RANK #174 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 2 deaths · 37 injuries
Filing-volume peers
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#174 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (2 reported fatalities across 256 models). Open Toyota Camry (category leader) →
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD filing-volume reading
The standout signal for structure:body:hood is ODI intake volume: 794 filings (MODERATE band · #174 of 696 standardized categories) across 256 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 3.7%.
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 Toyota Camry against STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS on filing totals before treating structure:body:hood volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Camry | |
| 2 | Ford Mustang | |
| 3 | Ford Explorer | |
| 4 | Ford Windstar | |
| 5 | Dodge RAM 1500 | |
| 6 | Nissan Altima | |
| 7 | Nissan Maxima | |
| 8 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 9 | Hummer H3 | |
| 10 | GEO Metro | |
| 11 | Lincoln Town CAR | |
| 12 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 13 | Honda Civic | |
| 14 | Chrysler LHS | |
| 15 | Chrysler Concorde | |
| 16 | Ford Taurus | |
| 17 | Plymouth Voyager | |
| 18 | Ford F-150 | |
| 19 | Jeep Wrangler | |
| 20 | Honda Accord | |
| 21 | Dodge RAM | |
| 22 | Dodge Dakota | |
| 23 | Pontiac Bonneville | |
| 24 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| 25 | Ford Escape | |
| 26 | Dodge Intrepid | |
| 27 | Chevrolet S10 | |
| 28 | Volvo Vn770 | |
| 29 | Subaru Forester | |
| 30 | Pontiac Grand AM |
Recent Complaints
This model of vehicle (2022) has a known hood flutter that cannot be repaired. It's possible the hood latch could fail and the hood will fly up/open while the vehicle is in motion. My vehicle registr
TX hood flutter at highway speeds, dealer acknowledged the issue but not able to resolve the issue, as he was able to see hood issue with other TX models.
Airflow into the hood bulge strained the thinly built brackets causing them to break and subsequently causes the bulge to pop loose when driving.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood independently unlatched and opened. The contact stated that the front windshield was frac
With an odometer reading of 39000 miles, a piece of trim, the piece in front of the hood, flew up and the clips are broken. This happened while driving at 83mph on an interstate.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact used a vehicle scanner to scan the vehicle. The contact retrieved DTC: P0446 (Eva
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side front end of the hood was lower than normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, whe
Hood on 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander vibrates/flutters due to poorly designed aluminum construction. Very distracting and causes drivers to take eyes off the road. Toyota has issued T-SB-0111-24 for
The hood panel flutters at speeds above 50 mph. The flutter/flex is very noticeable and concerning. The flutter becomes more noticeable as speed increases.
Hood shakes / flutters violently at highway speeds. Problem has persisted for the first 10,000 miles of driving and presents a safety hazard from fatigue weakening the hood to the point of failure.
Hood bounces up and down while driving and gets worse at highway speeds. I am concerned that the hood will open up and block visibility which would be dangerous.
The 2024 and 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander has excessive hood shaking and vibration at the rear of the vehicle. It is directly under the projection area of the windshield and directs your attention to
I have had multiple incidents where the front hood bulge has blown off going down the interstate and nearly hit other cars. It’s not been worth buying a new one with the risk of them flying off. It’s
Vehicle hood vibrates under both idle and driving speeds. At highway speeds or bumpy roads the vibration / flexing of the hood metal causes sun and light glare (like a strobe light effect) causing vis
I want to report a defect with the hood of this vehicle. I was driving on the interstate and my hood lifted up and became detached from the vehicle, it literally flew off of the car. I didn't see wher
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the hood was shuddering significantly. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the hood sh
The hood of the vehicle flexes a lot at highway speeds, and it causes a lot of distraction if the sun is reflected on it. My concern is how much distraction it causes
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the hood was raising up and down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that it was a design
There was a paint recall for my car that expired in 2022. My car’s paint didn’t start peeling until 2023 and I wasn’t informed of the recall. I found out through a Reddit post. The paint peeling is no
The clear coat failed despite regular wax and optimal storage. I have seen a few Toyota vehicles of this same color with clear coat failures.
Related Vehicle Components
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