Component
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
3,461 NHTSA complaints about visibility:sun/moon roof assembly issues across 48 makes and 541 models.
The visibility:sun/moon roof assembly is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 3,461 filings from 48 manufacturers and 541 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 28 crashes, 14 fires, 228 injuries, and 3 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD EXPLORER with 110 filings, followed by KIA SORENTO and SCION TC. 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 | FORD EXPLORER | 110 |
| 2 | KIA SORENTO | 87 |
| 3 | SCION TC | 83 |
| 4 | HYUNDAI VELOSTER | 75 |
| 5 | FORD F-150 | 72 |
| 6 | FORD EDGE | 68 |
| 7 | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 67 |
| 8 | NISSAN MAXIMA | 60 |
| 9 | HONDA ACCORD | 55 |
| 10 | VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 53 |
| 11 | MERCURY COUGAR | 53 |
| 12 | HYUNDAI SONATA | 53 |
| 13 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 49 |
| 14 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 49 |
| 15 | HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 49 |
| 16 | JEEP LIBERTY | 45 |
| 17 | KIA OPTIMA | 43 |
| 18 | FORD ESCAPE | 43 |
| 19 | HONDA CR-V | 41 |
| 20 | CADILLAC SRX | 41 |
| 21 | TOYOTA RAV4 | 40 |
| 22 | NISSAN MURANO | 37 |
| 23 | HYUNDAI PALISADE | 32 |
| 24 | FORD EXPEDITION | 32 |
| 25 | MERCEDES-BENZ C300 | 31 |
| 26 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 31 |
| 27 | NISSAN ALTIMA | 30 |
| 28 | SATURN OUTLOOK | 27 |
| 29 | NISSAN ROGUE | 27 |
| 30 | MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | 27 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panoramic sunroof unexpectedly exploded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where i
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was water leaking from the sunroof. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at 58 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the sunroof, and it was discovered that the sunroof glass ha
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormally loud banging sound coming from the vehicle, and the contact pulled over. The contact became
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panoramic roof unexpectedly shattered. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehi
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof exploded. The contact stated that there was no evidence of an impact on the sunroof gla
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the sunroof glass exploded and shattered. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact was not
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X1. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for maintenance, the contact was informed that the water pump had failed. The vehicle was not r
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while her mother was driving approximately 25-30 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the sunroof rose up independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the sunroof n
The contact owns a 2023 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof failed to close properly. The contact stated that on several occasions, the sunroof wa
I am reporting a safety defect involving the panoramic sunroof on my 2021Mercedes-Benz Coop vehicle. The panoramic sunroof has malfunctioned due to an apparent design or manufacturing defect. The sun
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud bang and then heard wind entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the sunroof h
The contact owns a 2026 Kia EV9. The contact stated that while driving at 68 MPH, the sunroof made an abnormally loud banging sound. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, inspected the sunr
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound like a gunshot coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact became awar
The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that during rainy weather, there was water entering the vehicle through the roof, and water was leaking onto the infotainment system, the shifte
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the sunroof made an exploding sound and shattered. The contact stated that the shattered glass fe
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the roof. The vehicle was taken to a local independent
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof fractured. The contact stated that there was no impact on the sunroof. In addition,
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was a loud bang like a gunshot heard, and the sunroof shattered. The vehicle was pulled ove
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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.