Component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

107,173 NHTSA complaints about unknown or other issues across 69 makes and 1793 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 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

107,173 filings · 1793 models · 69 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MASS 107,173 ODI rows
  • MODELS 1793 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 69 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 3.7% 3,965 crash-flagged
  • RANK #6 of 696 categories
  • SEV CRITICAL 289 deaths · 3927 injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (this)107,173STEERING113,465AIR BAGS126,744POWER TRAIN127,919
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: UNKNOWN OR OTHER vs nearest complaint-total peers

UNKNOWN OR OTHER sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#6 of 696 standardized categories) with a CRITICAL severity stamp (289 reported fatalities across 1793 models). Open Ford Explorer (category leader) →

UNKNOWN OR OTHER filing-volume reading

The standout signal for unknown or other is ODI intake volume: 107,173 filings (MASS band · #6 of 696 standardized categories) across 1793 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 3.7%.

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 Ford Explorer against STEERING on filing totals before treating unknown or other volume as a purchase signal.

107,173
Complaints
1793
Models Affected
3,965
Crashes
2,498
Fires
289
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Explorer
2,942
2 Ford F-150
2,269
3 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1,978
4 Ford Escape
1,921
5 Jeep Cherokee
1,727
6 Honda Accord
1,592
7 Honda CR-V
1,560
8 Ford Focus
1,510
9 Toyota Camry
1,468
10 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
1,467
11 Nissan Altima
1,464
12 Ford Edge
1,453
13 Chevrolet Tahoe
1,316
14 Ford Fusion
1,293
15 Hyundai Sonata
1,286
16 Honda Civic
1,276
17 Subaru Outback
1,261
18 Chevrolet Malibu
1,238
19 KIA Sorento
1,216
20 Jeep Wrangler
1,215
21 Nissan Rogue
1,162
22 RAM 1500
1,154
23 Honda Pilot
1,063
24 Toyota Rav4
1,010
25 Dodge Grand Caravan
931
26 Tesla Model S
844
27 Honda Odyssey
840
28 KIA Optima
805
29 GMC Sierra 1500
795
30 Hyundai Elantra
787

Recent Complaints

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

On December 17, 2025, I brought my 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (30th Anniversary Edition) to Los Angeles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for safety recall 68C involving the high-voltage (HV) battery. The dea

2025 KIA Sorento

Currently at a Kia dealership for the 3rd time since the end of December. While driving the electric refuses to switch to gas after the battery drains, it is a hybrid. Maxes out at 18 mph and then

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

The 2nd stage of this truck was not completed and the title was done in fraud in 2015 by Jon Hall Chevy in Daytona. I need this inspected as it shouldn't be on the road. Only 1 MCO without water Mark

2024 Jeep Wrangler

I took this vehicle to the dealership for two recalls, but there is no remedy available. I Keep having these issues, every time I drive my vehicle to keep cutting off sometime it wouldn’t start and t

2019 Acura RDX

THE BACK TAILGATE GLASS SHATTERED. IT WAS PARKED, I HAD JUST TURNED IT ON. AND AS I WAS STARTING TO SHIFT IT TO REVERSE IT SHATTERED. A POP THE SOUNDOF GLASS FALLING. I SLAMMED ON BREAKS GOT OUT TH

2013 Toyota Sequoia

I have 2013 Toyota, Sequoia blizzard pearl and my paint started chipping. I have reached out to corporate 3 separate times and they have refused to assist me in this matter. Based off the article list

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Touch screen display "blacks" out. Screen goes completely blank for a few moments then returns to normal. Has been ongoing for a few years but dealership can't find anything wrong. Now it happened whi

2018 Jeep Wrangler

My 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL only now has 77,700 miles and got a blown head gasket!? This is so UNACCEPTABLE! Makes me regret ever purchasing! There is a ton more with same issue some with less miles and

2019 Ford F-150

The tailgate latch actuator came open while I was driving home spilling all my tools out into the roadway including extension ladders that were folded down I had a bed cover on so I never seen or hear

2011 Lexus IS

The dashboard on our vehicle has started to "melt." While there was a warranty enhancement program in the past (we did not receive notice), the problem has developed after the window for repair close

2005 Dodge RAM 1500

I have three recalls on my 2005 Dodge Ram - driver air bag, passenger air bag and rear axle pinion nut. I called the Dodge dealer in my city and was told the Dodge dealer cannot work on vehicles over

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Vehicle shimmies/shakes when braking of speeds over 50 mph. It is currently at the VW service center and was informed the Electro-Mechanical Steering gear needs to be replaced. The repair tech also

2021 Ford F-250

I was driving on I-77 WV Turnpike when suddenly my moon roof shattered. No other vehicles were around and no overpasses in sight. When I pulled over, the glass was raised as if the blowout came from

2016 Honda Pilot

Three times at a stop light my car goes into the engine idle stop mode and when the light turns green my car won’t get out of the mode. I have to put it into park and restart the car to go. I have alm

2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Late last year I reported that while towing a trailer, the dash indicated that the trailer had disconnected from the trailer as looking back I noticed the lights were off when the vehicle lights were

2017 Land Rover Discovery

Water coming from top part of the front windshield. This was previously fixed but after few years problem persists and started causing electrical issues. I already had to replaced computer out of my p

2023 Hyundai Tucson

All systems warning lights came on

2019 Honda Odyssey

The sunroof/moon roof glass suddenly popped and exploded. No debris of any kind or any car was near me. My car was alone. The roof spontaneously made a “pop” sound and exploded. I’m lucky I wasn’t kil

2024 Acura ZDX

On Sunday, February 15th at approximately 9:00 AM EST, I took my vehicle to Wash Co Car Wash (1020 Dolsontown Road, Middletown, NY 10940). This was the first and only time I have taken this vehicle th

2017 Hyundai Santa FE

Dashboard cracking - not overly parked in sunlight.

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