The most complained-about cars of 2018
Owners filed 65,069 safety complaints in 2018, down 5% from 2017. The Ford Fusion drew the most.
- owner complaints
- 65,069
- recalls
- 912
- vehicles recalled
- 30,096,840
Models with the most complaints in 2018
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 | 2,817 | 115 |
| 2 | Ford F-150 | 1,884 | 81 |
| 3 | Ford Escape | 1,675 | 46 |
| 4 | Ford Edge | 1,159 | 30 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Malibu | 1,152 | 30 |
| 6 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,092 | 56 |
| 7 | Hyundai Sonata | 1,089 | 52 |
| 8 | Honda CR-V | 1,076 | 46 |
| 9 | Ford Explorer | 1,032 | 32 |
| 10 | Ford Focus | 1,011 | 42 |
| 11 | Honda Accord | 951 | 75 |
| 12 | Nissan Altima | 909 | 41 |
| 13 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 907 | 59 |
| 14 | Jeep Wrangler | 875 | 24 |
| 15 | Jeep Cherokee | 755 | 19 |
| 16 | Toyota Camry | 702 | 72 |
| 17 | Chevrolet Equinox | 696 | 23 |
| 18 | Kia Sorento | 649 | 17 |
| 19 | Toyota Prius | 621 | 31 |
| 20 | Ford Ranger | 607 | 9 |
| 21 | Nissan Rogue | 580 | 28 |
| 22 | Honda Civic | 562 | 65 |
| 23 | Dodge Durango | 540 | 31 |
| 24 | Chevrolet Tahoe | 523 | 9 |
| 25 | Chrysler 200 | 523 | 22 |
Model years with the most complaints in 2018
| Car | Complaints | Top problem |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ford Fusion | 591 | Steering |
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler | 463 | Steering |
| 2013 Ford F-150 | 418 | Transmission |
| 2017 Honda CR-V | 418 | Engine |
| 2012 Ford Fusion | 359 | Steering |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 332 | Steering |
| 2013 Ford Escape | 322 | Engine |
| 2013 Ford Fusion | 294 | Engine |
| 2008 Ford Fusion | 286 | Airbags |
| 2012 Ford Focus | 281 | Transmission |
| 2011 Ford Fusion | 268 | Steering |
| 2015 Chrysler 200 | 267 | Electrical |
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 267 | Transmission |
| 2018 Honda CR-V | 263 | Fuel system |
| 2013 Nissan Altima | 252 | Airbags |
Most common problems in 2018
- Engine11,561
- Airbags11,369
- Electrical9,694
- Transmission7,833
- Steering7,395
- Brakes5,645
- Fuel system5,071
- Body4,109
- Lights3,018
- Driver assistance2,934
Makes with the most complaints in 2018
Biggest recalls of 2018
- RAM
Electrical system: wiring - 2015-2018 Ford F-150
Seat belts: pretensioner - 2010-2015 Honda Accord
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module - 2014-2018 Ford Fusion
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar - 2012-2018 Ford Focus
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister - 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2015-2017 Ram 2500, 2015-2017 Ram 3500
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch - 2015 Cadillac Escalade
Steering: electric power assist system - 2010-2014 Toyota Prius, 2010-2014 Toyota Prius V
Hybrid propulsion system - 2009-2013 Acura TSX, 2009-2013 Acura TSX Sport Wagon, 2009-2013 Acura ZDX
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module - 2009-2013 Lexus ES350, 2009-2013 Lexus GX460, 2009-2013 Lexus IS 250
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Makes with the most recalls in 2018
- Forest River48
- Ford32
- BMW24
- Freightliner24
- Jeep22
- Toyota22
- Volkswagen21
- Chevrolet20
- Honda20
- Audi16
Questions about the 2018 car complaints
What car had the most complaints in 2018?
The Ford Fusion drew the most owner complaints in 2018, followed by the Ford F-150 and Ford Escape.
What were the most common car problems in 2018?
Owners complained most about engine, airbags and electrical.
Which automaker had the most recalls in 2018?
Forest River issued the most recalls in 2018 (48), followed by Ford (32) and BMW (24).
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