Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

599 NHTSA complaints about structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments issues across 38 makes and 164 models.

The structure:body:hood: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 599 filings from 38 manufacturers and 164 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 12 crashes, 3 fires, 77 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the TOYOTA CAMRY with 209 filings, followed by JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE and DODGE RAM 1500. 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.

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 th

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments issues?
The NHTSA has received 599 complaints about structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments problems across 164 vehicle models from 38 manufacturers.
How dangerous are structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments defects?
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS issues have been linked to 12 crashes, 3 fires, 77 injuries, and 0 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments issues is the TOYOTA CAMRY with 209 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

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.

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