The most complained-about cars of 2023
Owners filed 62,719 safety complaints in 2023, up 18% from 2022. The Ford Escape drew the most.
- owner complaints
- 62,719
- recalls
- 894
- vehicles recalled
- 34,800,053
Models with the most complaints in 2023
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 | 2,250 | 39 |
| 2 | Ford F-150 | 1,864 | 45 |
| 3 | Ford Explorer | 1,765 | 32 |
| 4 | Ram 1500 | 1,557 | 58 |
| 5 | Ford Fusion | 1,378 | 47 |
| 6 | Ram 2500 | 1,317 | 14 |
| 7 | Honda CR-V | 1,098 | 49 |
| 8 | Honda Civic | 1,056 | 54 |
| 9 | Ford Edge | 984 | 22 |
| 10 | Kia Sorento | 984 | 20 |
| 11 | Tesla Model Y | 971 | 87 |
| 12 | Hyundai Sonata | 958 | 27 |
| 13 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 923 | 31 |
| 14 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 916 | 39 |
| 15 | Ford Focus | 909 | 13 |
| 16 | Tesla Model 3 | 866 | 77 |
| 17 | Jeep Wrangler | 814 | 26 |
| 18 | Jeep Cherokee | 780 | 16 |
| 19 | Kia Optima | 752 | 23 |
| 20 | Honda Accord | 739 | 38 |
| 21 | Hyundai Santa Fe | 695 | 18 |
| 22 | Hyundai Tucson | 678 | 15 |
| 23 | Subaru Outback | 666 | 30 |
| 24 | Hyundai Elantra | 658 | 27 |
| 25 | Kia Soul | 658 | 26 |
Model years with the most complaints in 2023
| Car | Complaints | Top problem |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ram 2500 | 899 | Brakes |
| 2020 Ford Escape | 570 | Body |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | 544 | Driver assistance |
| 2022 Honda Civic | 404 | Steering |
| 2023 Honda HR-V | 385 | Visibility |
| 2017 Ford Escape | 381 | Engine |
| 2016 Ford Explorer | 313 | Body |
| 2018 Ford F-150 | 274 | Transmission |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | 264 | Brakes |
| 2018 Ford Escape | 256 | Engine |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | 253 | Body |
| 2016 Kia Sorento | 250 | Engine |
| 2016 Ford Fusion | 248 | Engine |
| 2019 Ram 1500 | 240 | Electrical |
| 2017 Ford Edge | 224 | Engine |
Most common problems in 2023
- Engine14,708
- Electrical10,911
- Transmission8,544
- Brakes7,114
- Steering6,435
- Driver assistance5,403
- Fuel system4,967
- Airbags3,833
- Body3,521
- Visibility2,778
Makes with the most complaints in 2023
Biggest recalls of 2023
- HONDA
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump - 2012-2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012-2023 Tesla Model S, 2012-2023 Tesla Model X
Electrical system: ADAS: driver monitoring: software - 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery - 2010-2019 Kia Borrego, 2010-2019 Kia Cadenza, 2010-2019 Kia Forte
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module - 2010-2015 Hyundai Accent, 2010-2015 Hyundai Azera, 2010-2015 Hyundai Elantra
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module - 2013-2018 Ford Fusion
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings - 2018-2023 Honda Odyssey, 2018-2023 Honda Passport, 2018-2023 Honda Pilot
Back over prevention: display function - 2020-2022 Lexus ES, 2020-2022 Lexus ES Hybrid, 2020-2022 Lexus RX
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification - 2014-2017 Buick Enclave
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module - 2021-2023 Ford F-150
Parking brake: electrical
Makes with the most recalls in 2023
- Ford57
- BMW30
- Forest River23
- Kia21
- Volvo21
- Chevrolet19
- Freightliner19
- Honda19
- Jeep19
- Toyota19
Questions about the 2023 car complaints
What car had the most complaints in 2023?
The Ford Escape drew the most owner complaints in 2023, followed by the Ford F-150 and Ford Explorer.
What were the most common car problems in 2023?
Owners complained most about engine, electrical and transmission.
Which automaker had the most recalls in 2023?
Ford issued the most recalls in 2023 (57), followed by BMW (30) and Forest River (23).
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