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STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
827 NHTSA complaints about structure:body:roof and pillars issues across 43 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:ROOF AND PILLARS
827 filings · 256 models · 43 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MODERATE 827 ODI rows
- MODELS 256 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 43 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 4.5% 37 crash-flagged
- RANK #172 of 696 categories
- SEV FATAL 12 deaths · 74 injuries
Filing-volume peers
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#172 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (12 reported fatalities across 256 models). Open Chevrolet Corvette (category leader) →
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS filing-volume reading
The standout signal for structure:body:roof and pillars is ODI intake volume: 827 filings (MODERATE band · #172 of 696 standardized categories) across 256 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 4.5%.
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 Chevrolet Corvette against CHILD SEAT on filing totals before treating structure:body:roof and pillars volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Corvette | |
| 2 | Ford Explorer | |
| 3 | Chrysler Sebring | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Camaro | |
| 5 | Jeep Liberty | |
| 6 | Ford Mustang | |
| 7 | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| 8 | Chrysler Sebring Convertible | |
| 9 | Jeep Wrangler | |
| 10 | Pontiac Firebird | |
| 11 | Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | |
| 12 | Nissan Maxima | |
| 13 | Pontiac G6 | |
| 14 | Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| 15 | Honda Accord | |
| 16 | Dodge Viper | |
| 17 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 18 | Volkswagen Cabrio | |
| 19 | Nissan Armada | |
| 20 | Mercury Capri | |
| 21 | Honda S2000 | |
| 22 | Ford Ranger | |
| 23 | Dodge Shadow | |
| 24 | Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 25 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 26 | Volkswagen Beetle | |
| 27 | Toyota Celica | |
| 28 | Toyota Camry | |
| 29 | Scion TC | |
| 30 | Saturn VUE |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud whistling sound coming from the upper panel of the roof. The vehicle was t
The contact owns a 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently purchased. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, other drivers were waving to contact, attemp
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The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the roof panel had detached and was tilted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an estimate for the repair was provided. Th
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, a loud popping noise had occurred, and suddenly the panoramic glass sunroof exploded, causing
Sunroof part behind the windshield came off due to the bond adhesive deteriorating and cause part coming off and causing road hazard
The contact owns a 2017 BMW I3. The contact stated that there were discolored bubbles developing on the roof of the vehicle. The roof of the vehicle was delaminating. Upon further inspection, the cont
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front roof panel detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaire
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the driver's side roof panel. The contact continued driving. The contact sta
I am the owner of a 2020 Kia Telluride with less than 60,000 miles, and I am experiencing a significant issue with the paint peeling off the top of my vehicle. The car is always parked in a garage and
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the roof rails were inoperable. The contact stated that the roof rail on
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the power liftgate failed to close as needed. The contact was able to manually close the liftgate. Additionally, the roof was leaking nea
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