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STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR
52 NHTSA complaints about structure:interior panels:door issues across 11 makes and 18 models.
The structure:interior panels:door is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 52 filings from 11 manufacturers and 18 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 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the DODGE CHARGER with 17 filings, followed by FORD EXPLORER and CHRYSLER 300. 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.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DODGE CHARGER | 17 |
| 2 | FORD EXPLORER | 13 |
| 3 | CHRYSLER 300 | 7 |
| 4 | VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 1 |
| 5 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 1 |
| 6 | TOYOTA RAV4 | 1 |
| 7 | TESLA MODEL Y | 1 |
| 8 | NISSAN ROGUE | 1 |
| 9 | NISSAN ALTIMA | 1 |
| 10 | LEXUS IS | 1 |
| 11 | KIA SOUL | 1 |
| 12 | HYUNDAI TUCSON | 1 |
| 13 | FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | 1 |
| 14 | FORD MUSTANG | 1 |
| 15 | FORD ESCAPE | 1 |
| 16 | FORD C-MAX ENERGI | 1 |
| 17 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 1 |
| 18 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the driverâs side inside door panel was detaching around the window and sep
The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that upon his daughter attempting to enter the vehicle through the front driverâs side door, the door failed to open. The contac
On three separate occaisions the back left door panel has slipped from its position and caused the door to not be able to open either from the inside or outside. It requires repair each time. This i
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the interior door panels on all four doors were unsecured and separated from the door frame. The cause of the failure was not yet determin
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door panel was detaching. The contact stated that the infotainment system screen was delaminating, causing the
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, while attempting to exit the vehicle, the front driverâs side door panel separated from
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the front passengerâs side door panel had started to detach from the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the c
The contact's son owns a 2020 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that when it rained, rainwater entered the vehicle onto the passengerâs side front door panel. The contact stated that the sound of the
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact observed that the door panel was separating from the door frame on the driver's side. The contact stated that the panel was separating from the middl
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while her husband was closing the door, he heard an abnormal sound. The driver removed the panel and located a separation. The side pan
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the driver's side front door panel inside plastic had deteriorated and disintegrated. The contact stated that the door was dif
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front driver and front passenger side door panels had started to detach from the door frames. The dealer was contacted about the fail
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the driver's side and passengerâs side front door panels were cracked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was c
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked overnight and the following morning after approaching the vehicle, the contact became aware that the passengerâs side
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that three of the interior door panels had separated from the window. The driverâs si
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus IS250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the dashboard and the door panels melted causing the vehicle to become sticky. The vehicle was diagnosed and
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated the door panels, and the sunroof was leaking water and the floor panel would be drenched with water. The contact took the vehicle to the local
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front passengerâs side interior door panel became unsecured and partially detached from the door frame, causing the door to be diff
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear driverâs side interior door panel separated from the door frame, making it very difficult to open and close the door. The vehicl
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the front driverâs and front passenger's side interior door trim started to detach from the door panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed o
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.