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STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

599 NHTSA complaints about structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments issues across 38 makes and 164 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:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

599 filings · 164 models · 38 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 599 ODI rows
  • MODELS 164 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 38 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.0% 12 crash-flagged
  • RANK #190 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 77 injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS (this)STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AN…599EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFTEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSO…594SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTORSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROT…590SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHTSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK…587
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS vs nearest complaint-total peers

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#190 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 164 models). Open Toyota Camry (category leader) →

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS severity reading

The standout signal for structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 77 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 599 filings (MODERATE volume).

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 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT on filing totals before treating structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments volume as a purchase signal.

599
Complaints
164
Models Affected
12
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Toyota Camry
209
2 Jeep Grand Cherokee
21
3 Dodge RAM 1500
15
4 Chrysler Concorde
15
5 Plymouth Prowler
13
6 Ford Explorer
12
7 Chevrolet SSR
11
8 Chrysler LHS
10
9 Chevrolet Blazer
9
10 Dodge Intrepid
8
11 Honda Civic
7
12 Dodge RAM 2500
6
13 Dodge RAM
6
14 Chevrolet Camaro
6
15 Cadillac Deville
6
16 Nissan Maxima
5
17 Jeep Wrangler
5
18 Ford F-150
5
19 Volkswagen Beetle
4
20 Lincoln Town CAR
4
21 Jeep Cherokee
4
22 Infiniti G35
4
23 Chrysler NEW Yorker
4
24 Subaru Outback
3
25 Oldsmobile 88
3
26 Mercury Grand Marquis
3
27 Mercury Cougar
3
28 Hummer H3
3
29 Honda CR-V
3
30 Honda Accord
3

Recent Complaints

2009 Scion XB

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

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

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

2022 Honda Civic

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a rubbing sound coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was di

2015 Subaru Forester

While driving i noticed my hood bouncing up and down as if the hood latch was pulled. I havent pulled the hood latch in a while and thought it couldn't be open. Upon pulling off the roadway i noticed

2022 Tesla Model Y

I was driving on the highway and the frunk came off breaking the front shield. The frunk was still showing as closed on the computer, but the screws came off releasing the frunk. Luckily I was able to

2021 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the hood was vibrating. The contact pulled over safely and noticed that the hood bolts were loose and one was

2016 Ford Focus

The contact’s girlfriend’s daughter owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while his girlfriend’s daughter was driving 65 MPH, she either drove over a pothole or a rock on the roadway and the vehi

2015 Nissan Versa

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SISTER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE HOOD RELEASED WITHOUT WARNING AND OBSCURED THE VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE DRIVER

2014 Hyundai Sonata

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPENED, THE HOOD FELL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER HYUNDAI OF WESLEY CHAPEL (27000

2019 Honda CR-V

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON FOUR OCCASIONS, THE HOOD LATCH DETACHED FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFETY LATCH WAS USED TO PREVENT TH

2015 Toyota Rav4

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND SMASHED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAIL

2006 Scion XB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SCION XB. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR HATCH, THE HANDLE FRACTURED FROM THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE

2015 Hyundai Santa FE

I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM YOU REGARDING THE SECONDARY LATCH ON THE HOOD RELEASE. I CALLED THE DEALER TO ARRANGE CORRECTION. DEALER REP SAID THAT PARTS ON BACK ORDER AND I COULD BE PUT ON WAITING LIS

2012 Dodge RAM 2500

HOOD CLOSING SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE CHECKING ENGINE OIL......UPDATED 04/01/16 *BF

2006 Hummer H3

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD WAS NOT PROPERLY STAYING UP AND THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY HOLD THE HOOD UPON CLOSING IT. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT SMOKE

2009 Chevrolet Impala

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHECK THE OIL LEVEL, THE HOOD LID WAS OPEN AND INADVERTENTLY CRASHED DOWN ONTO THE CONTACT'S HEAD WITHOUT WARN

2001 Toyota Tundra

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE-LEVER FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE HOOD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED

2014 Toyota Highlander

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT HOOD WAS SO HEAVY AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO PROP OPEN. THE DEALER STATED THIS WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE. THE MANUFACTURE

2012 Nissan Versa

MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELING ON BANGERTER HIGHWAY IN SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH. FOR SOME REASON, THERE WAS A LATCH FAILURE ON THE HOOD OF THE CAR. THERE HAD BEEN NO WARNING, NO RATTLING OF THE HOOD, NO SHA

2007 Toyota Camry

PISTONS HOLDING UP HOOD FAILED. *TR

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