Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

996 NHTSA complaints about structure:body:trunk lid issues across 38 makes and 241 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:TRUNK LID

996 filings · 241 models · 38 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 996 ODI rows
  • MODELS 241 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 38 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.4% 14 crash-flagged
  • RANK #160 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 1 deaths · 240 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID vs nearest complaint-total peers

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#160 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (1 reported fatalities across 241 models). Open Dodge Intrepid (category leader) →

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID model-concentration reading

The standout signal for structure:body:trunk lid is model concentration: Dodge Intrepid accounts for 40 filings (4.0% of this category) out of 996 total.

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 Dodge Intrepid against VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR on filing totals before treating structure:body:trunk lid volume as a purchase signal.

996
Complaints
241
Models Affected
14
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Dodge Intrepid
40
2 Honda Accord
35
3 Ford Focus
34
4 Dodge Neon
33
5 Honda Civic
27
6 Toyota Camry
25
7 Dodge Caravan
20
8 Plymouth Voyager
19
9 Toyota Corolla
18
10 Chrysler Concorde
18
11 Chevrolet Cavalier
18
12 Ford Explorer
17
13 Nissan Altima
16
14 Buick Lesabre
16
15 Ford Taurus
15
16 Chrysler LHS
14
17 Pontiac Grand AM
13
18 Mercury Mystique
13
19 Mercury Cougar
12
20 Lexus Ls430
12
21 Cadillac CTS
12
22 Nissan Sentra
11
23 Lincoln Town CAR
11
24 Saturn SL
10
25 Pontiac Grand Prix
10
26 Pontiac Bonneville
10
27 Plymouth Neon
10
28 Ford Mustang
10
29 Dodge Stratus
10
30 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
10

Recent Complaints

2020 Tesla Model Y

The rear trunk smashed my fingers. I pressed the open button on the rear trunk and heard it unlatch. I stuck my hand under the trunk to try to help it open up. The trunk quickly reached, smashing my f

2016 Honda Civic

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that one of the trunk lid springs had fractured. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact

2023 Tesla Model 3

Trunk struts snap/come off. Causing trunk to slam shut. Damaging body. Tesla states vehicle is safe to operate, however vehicle trunk does not latch down anymore and opens every time I hit a bump. The

2011 BMW 528i

on February 1,2025 Pushed the trunk release at Autozone to take battery out of vehicle. And, trunk spring/release was so strong the trunk broke my back windshield again. This would be the second time

2016 Toyota Camry

While loading groceries in my trunk, the torsion bar sheared off and broke (the hook part). It fell hard on my shoulder (fortunately not my neck or head). I have never seen steel actually break rathe

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while parked and opening the liftgate on the trunk of the vehicle, the ball that held the driver's side rear liftgate detached. No wa

2017 Lincoln Continental

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that he noticed there was corrosion under the trunk lid, down the left side, and at the top. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer,

2010 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after lifting the trunk lid, the trunk lid fell abruptly. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, w

2013 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while opening the trunk lid, he became aware of the liquid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was stated that the leak was com

2023 Tesla Model Y

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while parked and the truck was opened, the truck closed on the child's head inadvertently. The contact stated that on another occasion while p

2021 GMC Acadia

The contact leased a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated water had leaked into the trunk compartment on a rainy day. Additionally, the contact stated that he pressed the power release button to close

2018 Ford Edge

The car trunk will not latch right and also has problems with latch closing and won't stop even if something is under it. I've had the trunk hit me in the head twice and continued to close and also br

2016 Ford Mustang

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated the trunk failed to open as needed. The electrical sensors were inoperable. While driving at an undetermined speed, the accelerator pedal was d

2018 Hyundai Sonata

My car was serviced at Hyundai dealer for other problems while my car was being serviced the service department said they fixed a recalled latch on trunk I never had problems with trunk before the so

2017 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was outside in the rain, the contact noticed a moldy and musty odor inside the vehicle. The contact noticed that the tr

2016 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked while raining, the trunk would become wet. The contact stated that the spare tire wheel well would fill up with six

2003 Buick Lesabre

The contact owns a 2003 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that their trunk failed to remain in the open position when needed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not b

2019 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the trunk door inadvertently closed on the driver and was difficult to raise up. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no repo

2013 Lincoln MKZ

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that he noticed that there was water leaking into the trunk of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the weld off

2016 Ford Fusion

I OWN A 2016 FORD FUSION SE AND MY TRUNK CONSTANTLY OPENS BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR PARKED I CAN BE 20 MI AWAY FROM IT AND I COME BACK AND THE TRUNK IS OPENED. SO OBVIOUSLY IT HAS NOTHI

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