Component

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

2,321 NHTSA complaints about traction control system issues across 41 makes and 328 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.

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ODI category TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

2,321 filings · 328 models · 41 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 2,321 ODI rows
  • MODELS 328 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 41 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 5.1% 118 crash-flagged
  • RANK #97 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 2 deaths · 56 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM vs nearest complaint-total peers

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#97 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (2 reported fatalities across 328 models). Open Toyota Sequoia (category leader) →

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM filing-volume reading

The standout signal for traction control system is ODI intake volume: 2,321 filings (MODERATE band · #97 of 696 standardized categories) across 328 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 5.1%.

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 Toyota Sequoia against LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST on filing totals before treating traction control system volume as a purchase signal.

2,321
Complaints
328
Models Affected
118
Crashes
10
Fires
2
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Toyota Sequoia
246
2 Chevrolet Impala
206
3 Toyota Prius
181
4 Chevrolet Malibu
91
5 Ford Windstar
60
6 Chevrolet Corvette
54
7 Ford Fusion
42
8 Chevrolet Cobalt
42
9 Chevrolet Traverse
40
10 Toyota Sequoia SR5
37
11 Chevrolet Equinox
34
12 Ford Explorer
29
13 Toyota Sienna
26
14 Cadillac SRX
25
15 Toyota 4runner
23
16 Chrysler Town AND Country
22
17 GMC Acadia
19
18 Ford Escape
19
19 Saturn Aura
18
20 Pontiac G6
17
21 Jeep Grand Cherokee
17
22 Dodge Journey
16
23 Toyota Corolla
15
24 Hyundai Sonata
15
25 Honda Accord
15
26 Dodge Grand Caravan
15
27 Toyota Rav4
14
28 Toyota Camry
14
29 Subaru Outback
14
30 Pontiac Torrent
14

Recent Complaints

2014 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the Lane Departure and Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights illuminated, and the traction contro

2009 Chevrolet Malibu

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, it lost power steering functionality. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the

2017 Nissan Murano Crash

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that with the traction control feature deactivated and while driving up the snowy and icy inclined gravel drive way, the traction control ligh

2018 RAM 2500 Crash

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a recall letter related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at 20-25, th

2018 RAM 2500

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the traction control was unavailable and was not in service, and the cruise con

2019 Chevrolet Traverse

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking forward while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact

2017 Nissan Sentra

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lighting), and the recall repair was performed. Approximately 4 ye

2019 Chevrolet Suburban

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check eng

2008 Toyota Camry

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the Power Steering, Service Vehicle, Traction Control, and ABS warning lights illuminated, and the speedometer

2023 GMC Sierra 1500

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started running abnormally rough, pro

2012 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that a minute an

2018 Acura MDX

The contact owns a 2018 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled, with several unknown warning lights and the traction control warning light i

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the rear wheels locked up, causing the vehicle to slide across the road. The contact was able to regain

2014 Toyota Prius

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the ABS and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was

2020 Jeep Cherokee

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle while accelerating, while the vehicle was idlin

2018 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, the Advance Trac, the Hill Start Assist, and the Powertrain warning lights were illuminated.

2015 Jeep Wrangler

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, and the check engine warning light intermittently flashed on the instrument p

2020 Chevrolet Equinox

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine, traction control, and stability control warning lights were illuminated. The ve

2016 Chevrolet Colorado

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist deactivated, and the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. Th

2022 Chevrolet Suburban

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving at various speeds or while accelerating from a complete stop, the automatic emergency braking system engaged while there wa

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