The most complained-about cars of 2016
Owners filed 71,868 safety complaints in 2016, down 5% from 2015. The Honda CR-V drew the most.
- owner complaints
- 71,868
- recalls
- 919
- vehicles recalled
- 50,196,715
Models with the most complaints in 2016
All model years together. Popular cars collect more complaints simply because there are more of them on the road.
| # | Model | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda CR-V | 1,657 | 57 |
| 2 | Ford Focus | 1,567 | 45 |
| 3 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,566 | 178 |
| 4 | Ford Edge | 1,553 | 15 |
| 5 | Ford F-150 | 1,410 | 56 |
| 6 | Ford Fusion | 1,378 | 50 |
| 7 | Nissan Altima | 1,237 | 44 |
| 8 | Hyundai Sonata | 1,187 | 53 |
| 9 | Toyota Corolla | 1,107 | 65 |
| 10 | Ford Escape | 1,090 | 43 |
| 11 | Dodge RAM 1500 | 1,064 | 56 |
| 12 | Honda Accord | 1,059 | 83 |
| 13 | Ford Explorer | 992 | 31 |
| 14 | Chrysler Town And Country | 946 | 23 |
| 15 | Chevrolet Malibu | 893 | 43 |
| 16 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 830 | 40 |
| 17 | Honda Civic | 793 | 77 |
| 18 | Ford Mustang | 771 | 39 |
| 19 | Jeep Cherokee | 732 | 26 |
| 20 | Toyota Tacoma | 724 | 23 |
| 21 | Volkswagen Passat | 711 | 25 |
| 22 | Chrysler 300 | 706 | 44 |
| 23 | Chevrolet Impala | 695 | 32 |
| 24 | Jeep Wrangler | 692 | 23 |
| 25 | Chevrolet Tahoe | 651 | 15 |
Model years with the most complaints in 2016
| Car | Complaints | Top problem |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Focus | 749 | Transmission |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 570 | Steering |
| 2013 Ford Edge | 537 | Electrical |
| 2009 Nissan Altima | 406 | Steering |
| 2014 Jeep Cherokee | 398 | Transmission |
| 2011 Ford Edge | 350 | Electrical |
| 2010 Ford Fusion | 344 | Steering |
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 321 | Airbags |
| 2014 Ford Focus | 294 | Transmission |
| 2012 Ford Edge | 277 | Electrical |
| 2012 Dodge Dart | 273 | Transmission |
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 273 | Airbags |
| 2011 Honda CR-V | 266 | Airbags |
| 2010 Chrysler Town And Country | 264 | Electrical |
| 2013 Ford Focus | 263 | Transmission |
Most common problems in 2016
- Airbags19,064
- Electrical10,831
- Engine9,655
- Transmission8,257
- Steering6,329
- Brakes5,364
- Body5,100
- Fuel system4,415
- Acceleration2,963
- Suspension2,852
Makes with the most complaints in 2016
Biggest recalls of 2016
- 2004-2012 Chrysler 300, 2004-2012 Chrysler Aspen
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module - 2014-2017 Buick Encore, 2014-2017 Buick Lacrosse
Seat belts: pretensioner - 2013-2017 Infiniti JX35, 2013-2017 Infiniti Q50
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification - 2006-2011 Acura TSX, 2006-2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon, 2006-2011 Acura ZDX
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module - 2005-2016 Acura Ilx, 2005-2016 Acura RDX, 2005-2016 Acura RL
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module - 2012-2016 Ford C-Max, 2012-2016 Ford Escape, 2012-2016 Ford Focus
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch - 2005-2011 Ford Edge, 2005-2011 Ford Ford GT, 2005-2011 Ford Fusion
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module - 2002-2011 Acura MDX, 2002-2011 Acura RL
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module - 2006-2011 Lexus ES350, 2006-2011 Lexus GX460, 2006-2011 Lexus IS 250
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module - 2010-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010-2014 Chrysler Sebring
Air bags
Makes with the most recalls in 2016
Questions about the 2016 car complaints
What car had the most complaints in 2016?
The Honda CR-V drew the most owner complaints in 2016, followed by the Ford Focus and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
What were the most common car problems in 2016?
Owners complained most about airbags, electrical and engine.
Which automaker had the most recalls in 2016?
Forest River issued the most recalls in 2016 (38), followed by Ford (33) and Chevrolet (26).
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