The most complained-about cars of 2019
Owners filed 74,889 safety complaints in 2019, up 15% from 2018. The Ford F-150 drew the most.
- owner complaints
- 74,889
- recalls
- 879
- vehicles recalled
- 38,597,266
Models with the most complaints in 2019
All model years together. Popular cars collect more complaints simply because there are more of them on the road.
| # | Model | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford F-150 | 2,205 | 60 |
| 2 | Ford Focus | 2,177 | 57 |
| 3 | Ford Fusion | 1,945 | 71 |
| 4 | Ford Escape | 1,621 | 33 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Malibu | 1,523 | 46 |
| 6 | Jeep Cherokee | 1,451 | 30 |
| 7 | Jeep Wrangler | 1,368 | 36 |
| 8 | Nissan Altima | 1,343 | 36 |
| 9 | Hyundai Sonata | 1,251 | 42 |
| 10 | Ford Explorer | 1,243 | 40 |
| 11 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,208 | 72 |
| 12 | Honda CR-V | 1,207 | 50 |
| 13 | Ram 1500 | 1,150 | 69 |
| 14 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,101 | 52 |
| 15 | Honda Accord | 1,080 | 76 |
| 16 | Chevrolet Equinox | 891 | 22 |
| 17 | Kia Sorento | 888 | 17 |
| 18 | Ford F-250 SD | 883 | 8 |
| 19 | Subaru Forester | 819 | 42 |
| 20 | Ford Edge | 816 | 27 |
| 21 | Subaru Outback | 814 | 21 |
| 22 | Nissan Rogue | 804 | 42 |
| 23 | Dodge Grand Caravan | 718 | 22 |
| 24 | Kia Optima | 697 | 31 |
| 25 | Toyota Camry | 696 | 74 |
Model years with the most complaints in 2019
| Car | Complaints | Top problem |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Focus | 576 | Transmission |
| 2014 Ford Focus | 550 | Transmission |
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler | 524 | Steering |
| 2013 Nissan Altima | 484 | Airbags |
| 2013 Ford F-150 | 474 | Transmission |
| 2017 Ford F-250 SD | 471 | Steering |
| 2013 Ford Escape | 403 | Engine |
| 2010 Ford Fusion | 396 | Steering |
| 2015 Chrysler 200 | 366 | Electrical |
| 2013 Ford Focus | 360 | Transmission |
| 2017 Honda CR-V | 340 | Engine |
| 2018 Honda CR-V | 319 | Fuel system |
| 2014 Jeep Cherokee | 297 | Transmission |
| 2013 Ford Explorer | 290 | Steering |
| 2014 Ford Escape | 286 | Engine |
Most common problems in 2019
- Engine15,215
- Electrical11,773
- Transmission11,228
- Steering9,622
- Airbags8,102
- Brakes6,673
- Fuel system5,702
- Body4,453
- Lights3,665
- Driver assistance3,657
Makes with the most complaints in 2019
Biggest recalls of 2019
- 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Suburban
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum - 2001-2014 Honda Accord
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module - JEEP
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module - 2008-2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2008-2017 Subaru Forester, 2008-2017 Subaru Impreza
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch - 2010-2017 Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2017 Lexus IS 250
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module - 2011-2013 Ford F-150
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm) - 2018-2019 Infiniti Q50, 2018-2019 Infiniti Q60, 2018-2019 Infiniti Q70
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera - 2011-2017 Ford Explorer
Suspension: rear - 2013-2018 Ram 1500, 2013-2018 Ram 2500, 2013-2018 Ram 3500
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch - 2001-2016 Acura CL, 2001-2016 Acura Ilx, 2001-2016 Acura Ilx Hybrid
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Makes with the most recalls in 2019
- Ford64
- BMW39
- Forest River36
- Freightliner33
- Chevrolet28
- Ram25
- Toyota21
- Honda19
- Subaru17
- Audi15
Questions about the 2019 car complaints
What car had the most complaints in 2019?
The Ford F-150 drew the most owner complaints in 2019, followed by the Ford Focus and Ford Fusion.
What were the most common car problems in 2019?
Owners complained most about engine, electrical and transmission.
Which automaker had the most recalls in 2019?
Ford issued the most recalls in 2019 (64), followed by BMW (39) and Forest River (36).
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