The most complained-about cars of 2017
Owners filed 68,797 safety complaints in 2017, down 4% from 2016. The Ford Fusion drew the most.
- owner complaints
- 68,797
- recalls
- 810
- vehicles recalled
- 30,728,178
Models with the most complaints in 2017
All model years together. Popular cars collect more complaints simply because there are more of them on the road.
| # | Model | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Fusion | 2,792 | 90 |
| 2 | Ford Edge | 1,519 | 20 |
| 3 | Ford Explorer | 1,492 | 42 |
| 4 | Toyota Corolla | 1,483 | 107 |
| 5 | Ford F-150 | 1,353 | 50 |
| 6 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,273 | 37 |
| 7 | Ford Escape | 1,244 | 41 |
| 8 | Hyundai Sonata | 1,100 | 55 |
| 9 | Ford Focus | 981 | 40 |
| 10 | Honda Accord | 978 | 107 |
| 11 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 900 | 66 |
| 12 | Ford Mustang | 874 | 26 |
| 13 | Nissan Altima | 845 | 53 |
| 14 | Chevrolet Malibu | 844 | 35 |
| 15 | Chevrolet Tahoe | 763 | 21 |
| 16 | Toyota Sienna | 710 | 22 |
| 17 | Honda CR-V | 701 | 45 |
| 18 | Nissan Versa | 694 | 39 |
| 19 | Chrysler 200 | 682 | 43 |
| 20 | Ford Ranger | 666 | 9 |
| 21 | Honda Civic | 644 | 59 |
| 22 | Toyota Tacoma | 630 | 26 |
| 23 | Toyota Camry | 628 | 79 |
| 24 | Lexus ES350 | 592 | 13 |
| 25 | GMC Sierra 1500 | 580 | 20 |
Model years with the most complaints in 2017
| Car | Complaints | Top problem |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ford Fusion | 468 | Steering |
| 2008 Ford Fusion | 447 | Airbags |
| 2009 Toyota Corolla | 374 | Airbags |
| 2013 Ford Edge | 368 | Electrical |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 361 | Steering |
| 2012 Ford Focus | 339 | Transmission |
| 2007 Ford Fusion | 339 | Airbags |
| 2012 Toyota Corolla | 313 | Airbags |
| 2009 Ford Fusion | 304 | Brakes |
| 2011 Ford Fusion | 288 | Steering |
| 2015 Chrysler 200 | 282 | Electrical |
| 2011 Toyota Corolla | 282 | Airbags |
| 2012 Ford Fusion | 281 | Steering |
| 2015 Ford Explorer | 270 | Body |
| 2008 Ford Edge | 263 | Airbags |
Most common problems in 2017
- Airbags21,050
- Engine9,375
- Electrical9,121
- Transmission6,547
- Steering6,003
- Brakes4,882
- Body4,416
- Fuel system4,351
- Acceleration2,488
- Suspension2,481
Makes with the most complaints in 2017
Biggest recalls of 2017
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Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift - 2013-2016 Honda Accord
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery - 2015-2017 Ford F-150, 2015-2017 Ford F-250 SD, 2015-2017 Ford F-350 SD
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch - 2013-2016 Ram 1500, 2013-2016 Ram 2500, 2013-2016 Ram 3500
Air bags: side/window: curtain - 2011-2015 Hyundai Sonata, 2011-2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Seat belts: front: anchorage - 2006-2012 Acura TSX, 2006-2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon, 2006-2012 Acura ZDX
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module - 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey
Seats: mid/rear assembly - 2007-2011 BMW 128I, 2007-2011 BMW 328I, 2007-2011 BMW 525I
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV) - 2006-2011 BMW 323I, 2006-2011 BMW 325I, 2006-2011 BMW 325XI
Electrical system: wiring - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Steering: electric power assist system
Makes with the most recalls in 2017
- Forest River44
- Ford38
- BMW28
- Freightliner19
- Toyota18
- Honda16
- Thor Motor Coach16
- Audi15
- Chevrolet14
- Dodge14
Questions about the 2017 car complaints
What car had the most complaints in 2017?
The Ford Fusion drew the most owner complaints in 2017, followed by the Ford Edge and Ford Explorer.
What were the most common car problems in 2017?
Owners complained most about airbags, engine and electrical.
Which automaker had the most recalls in 2017?
Forest River issued the most recalls in 2017 (44), followed by Ford (38) and BMW (28).
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