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STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

959 NHTSA complaints about structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments issues across 29 makes and 147 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:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

959 filings · 147 models · 29 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 959 ODI rows
  • MODELS 147 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 29 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.2% 2 crash-flagged
  • RANK #162 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 11 deaths · 139 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS vs nearest complaint-total peers

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#162 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (11 reported fatalities across 147 models). Open Chevrolet S10 (category leader) →

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS filing-volume reading

The standout signal for structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments is ODI intake volume: 959 filings (MODERATE band · #162 of 696 standardized categories) across 147 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 0.2%.

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 S10 against STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE on filing totals before treating structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments volume as a purchase signal.

959
Complaints
147
Models Affected
2
Crashes
0
Fires
11
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Chevrolet S10
211
2 Chevrolet Silverado
166
3 GMC Sonoma
72
4 GMC Sierra
57
5 Ford Explorer
42
6 Chevrolet Avalanche
35
7 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
24
8 Dodge Caravan
20
9 Chevrolet S Pickup
15
10 Honda Odyssey
14
11 Plymouth Voyager
13
12 Toyota Sienna
12
13 Plymouth Grand Voyager
12
14 Dodge Grand Caravan
12
15 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
10
16 Chrysler Town AND Country
9
17 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
9
18 Nissan Frontier
8
19 GMC Sierra 1500
8
20 Ford Ranger
8
21 Ford Aerostar
7
22 Chevrolet Tahoe
6
23 Toyota Tacoma
4
24 Mercury Mountaineer
4
25 GMC Sierra 2500
4
26 GMC Pickup
4
27 Ford F-150
4
28 Dodge RAM 1500
4
29 Chevrolet S Series
4
30 Chevrolet C1500
4

Recent Complaints

2017 Hyundai Santa FE

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the tailgate and the hood unintendedly lowered after being raised and struck the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by

2025 Toyota Tundra

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the tailgate was closing automatically, her grandson's finger was at the upper closing point of the tailgate; however, the tailgate

2021 Ford Explorer

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

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Hello My car car is the same year as the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V623000 recall and my spoiler has started separating but am being told from Land Rover that my VIN isn’t in the racall even though it’

2004 Toyota Sienna

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate inadvertently opened, then closed independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicl

2016 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated she experienced failure with the trunk and key fob on several occasions. The contact stated that the trunk failed to open while using the key fob

2017 Chevrolet 3500

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated there was space between the subframe and the dump body; due to hinge failure which caused the body to move from side to side. There

2017 Ford F-250

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE OPENED ON ITS OWN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO QUIRK FORD (540 SOUTHERN ARTERY,

2009 Ford Escape

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HINGES WERE FRACTURED ON THE TAILGATE WINDOW. THE CONTACT CALLED SUBURBAN FORD OF STERLING HEIGHTS AT 586-268-7500 (LOCATED AT 4033

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHEN THE CONTACT PRESSED THE BUTTON TO OPERATE THE TAILGATE, THE TAILGATE OPENED, BUT THEN SUDDENLY CLOSED AS THE LIFTS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED

2015 Nissan Armada

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING WASHED, THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE TAILGATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER,

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT BOTH TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES WEAKENED, EXHIBITED RUST CORROSION, AND PARTIALLY FRACTURED. IN 2

2016 Buick Enclave

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE GETTING CARGO OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE TAILGATE CLOSED AND LOCKED AND FAILED TO RETRACT AND REOPEN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CO

2002 Ford Explorer Sport

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR GLASS HINGES WERE NOT ATTACHED TO THE TAILGATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER W

2006 BMW 530xi

I DISCOVERED FAILURES OF MULTIPLE WIRES IN THE TAILGATE/REAR WINDOW WIRING HARNESSES. THROUGH RESEARCH ONLINE I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE OVER SEVERAL MODEL YEARS - SEARCH

2008 Honda Odyssey

THE TAILGATE STRUTS BROKE WHILE THE TAILGATE WAS OPEN, STRIKING ME IN MY BACK. I NOTICED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY, BUT MINE IS NOT INCLUDED AND I WAS GIVEN NO VALID REASON AS TO

2008 Honda Odyssey

RE: TAILGATE/ STRUT FAILURE I WAS OUT SHOPPING AND AT MY LAST STOP THE TAILGATE WAS SUDDENLY VERY HARD TO OPEN. I HAD A LARGE CART OF GROCERIES AND IT WAS RAINING, SO I RAISED IT UP WITH ONE HAND, BU

2011 Honda Odyssey

TAIL GATE FALLS AFTER LIFTED, EITHER MANUALLY OR VIA POWER. STRUTS NOT HOLDING IN UP POSITION, RESULTING IN TAIL GATE CRASHING DOWN, POTENTIALLY WHILE BENT OVER INSIDE TO LOAD CARGO. *TR

2008 BMW 535xi

I DISCOVERED MULTIPLE SEVERED WIRES IN THE TAILGATE/REAR WINDOW WIRING HARNESSES. THROUGH RESEARCH ONLINE I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE OVER SEVERAL MODEL YEARS - SEARCH FOR

2010 GMC Acadia

THE TAILGATE OPENED AND ONCE IT WAS COMPLETELY OPEN IT FELL SUDDENLY A FEW FEET AND WITHOUT WARNING. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED AND THEY SAID THEY HAD SEEN THIS ON MULTIPLE TIMES.

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