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STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

7,639 NHTSA complaints about structure:frame and members issues across 50 makes and 685 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:FRAME AND MEMBERS

7,639 filings · 685 models · 50 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 7,639 ODI rows
  • MODELS 685 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 50 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.6% 197 crash-flagged
  • RANK #36 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 20 deaths · 212 injuries
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS (this)STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS …7,639EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS7,660SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTSSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FO…7,597LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS…7,242
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS vs nearest complaint-total peers

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#36 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (20 reported fatalities across 685 models). Open Toyota Tundra (category leader) →

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS filing-volume reading

The standout signal for structure:frame and members is ODI intake volume: 7,639 filings (HEAVY band · #36 of 696 standardized categories) across 685 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 2.6%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Toyota Tundra against EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS on filing totals before treating structure:frame and members volume as a purchase signal.

7,639
Complaints
685
Models Affected
197
Crashes
21
Fires
20
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Toyota Tundra
551
2 Ford Windstar
489
3 Ford Taurus
484
4 Toyota Tacoma
374
5 Isuzu Rodeo
337
6 Hyundai Sonata
240
7 Mercury Sable
174
8 Ford Ranger
137
9 Honda Passport
134
10 Ford F-150
132
11 Toyota 4runner
122
12 Chrysler Pacifica
122
13 Nissan Pathfinder
97
14 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
78
15 Ford Escape
73
16 Toyota Sequoia
70
17 Honda Accord
69
18 Lincoln Continental
68
19 Ford Explorer
65
20 Honda Gl1800
53
21 Dodge Dakota
53
22 Chevrolet Lumina
52
23 Pontiac Grand Prix
50
24 Ford Focus
50
25 Mercedes-Benz C300
49
26 KIA Optima
44
27 Toyota Sienna
41
28 KIA Sportage
40
29 Jeep Wrangler
40
30 Dodge Caliber
39

Recent Complaints

2015 Nissan Rogue

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed over a bump in the roadway, the vehicle shuddered and swayed to one side and made an abnormal clunki

2015 Audi Q5

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated that the rear subframe was extremely rusted and could not pass a safety inspection. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but the vehicle was not re

2008 Toyota Tundra

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the rear subframe of the vehicle was extremely rusted. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be inspected, and it was dete

2006 Hummer H3

The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the frame was rusted on the driver's side. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and was

2008 Chevrolet Colorado

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the sub frame underneath t

2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that while cleaning underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the subframe was severely corroded. The dealer was made aware of t

2008 KIA Sedona

The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that upon having a state safety inspection performed on the vehicle, the contact was informed by a mechanic that there was severe corrosion on th

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the frame was rust on the vehicle was

2011 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while attempting to have an inspection completed on the vehicle, the contact was informed by the mechanic that the inspection could not b

2013 GMC Sierra 1500

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the vehicle failed inspection due to the rear subframe being detached from rust. The contact stated

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander

The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while the front tires were being replaced, corrosion was found underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired b

2009 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after maintenance service on the vehicle, it was discovered that the front subframe of the vehicle was severely corroded. The vehicle was

2010 RAM 2500

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle, the contact observed that the passenger’s and driver’s side support rails on the su

2005 Chevrolet Colorado

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud banging sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the cont

2004 Toyota 4runner

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for service, the independent mechanic discovered rust on the front driver's side subframe. Additionally, the su

2019 Jeep Compass

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound i

2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on a lift at an independent mechanic, the independent mechanic found rust on the subframe. There were no

2004 Toyota Tundra

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that on several occasions, while driving at undisclosed speeds and then parking the vehicle, the contact observed oil leaking from the vehicle

2015 Mercedes-Benz C300

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for the State Inspection, the contact was informed that the rear subframe was rusted, and there was a hole o

2017 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the ABS sensor lights was illuminated. Additionally, the engine block was previously replaced and there were unknown failures with the wind

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