Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE

84 NHTSA complaints about vehicle speed control:throttle issues across 23 makes and 48 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 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE

84 filings · 48 models · 23 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 84 ODI rows
  • MODELS 48 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 23 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 8.3% 7 crash-flagged
  • RANK #304 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 4 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE vs nearest complaint-total peers

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#304 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 48 models). Open Ford Expedition (category leader) →

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE severity reading

The standout signal for vehicle speed control:throttle is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 4 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 84 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Ford Expedition against LANE DEPARTURE on filing totals before treating vehicle speed control:throttle volume as a purchase signal.

84
Complaints
48
Models Affected
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Expedition
10
2 Ford F-150
6
3 RAM 1500
4
4 Ford Fusion
4
5 Ford Explorer
4
6 Jeep Patriot
3
7 Jeep Compass
3
8 Ford Taurus
3
9 Dodge Journey
3
10 Dodge Avenger
3
11 Chevrolet Malibu
3
12 KIA Sorento
2
13 Volvo VNL
1
14 Volkswagen Passat
1
15 Volkswagen Atlas
1
16 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid
1
17 Toyota Highlander
1
18 Tesla Model 3
1
19 Subaru Outback
1
20 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
1
21 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc43
1
22 Mazda Mazda6
1
23 Lincoln MKX
1
24 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
1
25 KIA Soul
1
26 KIA K5
1
27 Jeep Renegade
1
28 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1
29 Jeep Cherokee
1
30 Hyundai Santa FE
1

Recent Complaints

2014 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the check engine warning light and the throttle control warning light illuminated. The contac

2017 Jeep Cherokee

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer

2015 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the Interstate, the electronic throttle warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road, t

2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The contact owns a 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V454000 (Air Bags); however, the contact called a local dealer and was informed tha

2016 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly started to decelerate. Additionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the brakes un

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia

The contact owns a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The message “Service Electronic Thrott

2015 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While the contact’s father was driving at highway speeds, the check engine and throttle body warning lights illuminated and the vehicle started losing motive power; h

2014 Audi Q5

The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the EPC (Electronic Power Control) warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it

2020 KIA Soul

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle was

2023 Jeep Compass

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the "Check Electronic Throttle" message was displayed. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator peda

2016 Dodge Journey

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and the RPM was between 2,500 - 3,500 RPM, the vehicle started decelerating. There was a red lightn

2009 Acura TSX

The contact owns a 2009 Acura TSX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, after which the vehicle entered LIMP Mode and the throttle fail

2016 Ford Escape

See attached document for complaint

2024 KIA K5

The contact owns a 2024 Kia K5. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was

2016 Chevrolet Malibu

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH with the "Engine, Reduced Power" message had displayed. After re

2023 Tesla Model 3 Crash

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact lost control of the vehicle, coming to

2016 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to v

2016 Ford Mustang Crash

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that with the transmission in the reverse position and while reversing from a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended accele

2019 Volkswagen Atlas

The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact stated that he shifted into park (P), then pushe

2009 BMW R1200 RT

On 06-19-2023 i was North bound I275 north of 8 mile about 715pm. I was in the left lane going about 68 mph. All of a sudden my It felt like my throttle cable broke, when I twisted it there was no mot

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