The most complained-about cars of 2022
Owners filed 53,162 safety complaints in 2022, up 9% from 2021. The Ford Escape drew the most.
- owner complaints
- 53,162
- recalls
- 933
- vehicles recalled
- 31,166,818
Models with the most complaints in 2022
All model years together. Popular cars collect more complaints simply because there are more of them on the road.
| # | Model | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Escape | 1,563 | 56 |
| 2 | Ford F-150 | 1,340 | 51 |
| 3 | Tesla Model 3 | 1,303 | 58 |
| 4 | Ford Fusion | 1,240 | 43 |
| 5 | Hyundai Sonata | 1,091 | 36 |
| 6 | Ford Explorer | 1,050 | 33 |
| 7 | Tesla Model Y | 982 | 53 |
| 8 | Subaru Outback | 975 | 21 |
| 9 | Honda CR-V | 927 | 47 |
| 10 | Kia Sorento | 926 | 12 |
| 11 | Honda Pilot | 910 | 13 |
| 12 | Ford Focus | 892 | 12 |
| 13 | Ram 1500 | 874 | 35 |
| 14 | Ford Edge | 788 | 23 |
| 15 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 750 | 30 |
| 16 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 732 | 31 |
| 17 | Honda Accord | 707 | 45 |
| 18 | Hyundai Tucson | 678 | 18 |
| 19 | Chevrolet Malibu | 649 | 15 |
| 20 | Jeep Wrangler | 620 | 22 |
| 21 | Kia Optima | 597 | 16 |
| 22 | Subaru Forester | 566 | 50 |
| 23 | Nissan Rogue | 562 | 16 |
| 24 | Jeep Cherokee | 559 | 14 |
| 25 | Nissan Altima | 554 | 26 |
Model years with the most complaints in 2022
| Car | Complaints | Top problem |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | 488 | Driver assistance |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 443 | Driver assistance |
| 2022 Tesla Model Y | 390 | Driver assistance |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 339 | Driver assistance |
| 2018 Honda CR-V | 258 | Fuel system |
| 2016 Honda Pilot | 247 | Engine |
| 2013 Ford Escape | 241 | Engine |
| 2017 Ford Escape | 237 | Engine |
| 2019 Ford F-250 SD | 237 | Steering |
| 2017 Honda Pilot | 233 | Engine |
| 2014 Ford Escape | 232 | Engine |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 223 | Driver assistance |
| 2016 Kia Sorento | 220 | Engine |
| 2016 Ford Explorer | 197 | Body |
| 2018 Honda Accord | 192 | Engine |
Most common problems in 2022
- Engine11,690
- Electrical8,794
- Transmission7,296
- Brakes5,780
- Driver assistance5,493
- Steering4,903
- Fuel system3,819
- Airbags3,058
- Body2,428
- Visibility2,419
Makes with the most complaints in 2022
Biggest recalls of 2022
- 2013-2021 Ford C-Max, 2013-2021 Ford Edge, 2013-2021 Ford Escape
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod - 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2019-2022 Ram 2500, 2019-2022 Ram 3500
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments - 2017-2022 Tesla Model 3, 2017-2022 Tesla Model S, 2017-2022 Tesla Model X
Visibility: power window devices and controls - 2006-2013 BMW 128I, 2006-2013 BMW 3 Series, 2006-2013 BMW 5 Series
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV) - 2017-2022 Tesla Model 3, 2017-2022 Tesla Model S, 2017-2022 Tesla Model X
Seat belts: front - 2010-2017 GMC Terrain
Exterior lighting: headlights - 2020-2023 Buick Envision
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software - 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor - 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash - 2020-2022 Ford Expedition, 2020-2022 Ford F-150, 2020-2022 Ford F-250 SD
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Makes with the most recalls in 2022
- Ford63
- Audi26
- Kia24
- Volkswagen24
- Hyundai22
- Forest River21
- BMW20
- Chevrolet19
- Tesla19
- Freightliner18
Questions about the 2022 car complaints
What car had the most complaints in 2022?
The Ford Escape drew the most owner complaints in 2022, followed by the Ford F-150 and Tesla Model 3.
What were the most common car problems in 2022?
Owners complained most about engine, electrical and transmission.
Which automaker had the most recalls in 2022?
Ford issued the most recalls in 2022 (63), followed by Audi (26) and Kia (24).
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