The most complained-about cars of 2024
Owners filed 67,358 safety complaints in 2024, up 7% from 2023. The Ford Escape drew the most.
- owner complaints
- 67,358
- recalls
- 950
- vehicles recalled
- 29,366,366
Models with the most complaints in 2024
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 | 2,562 | 17 |
| 2 | Ford F-150 | 2,344 | 38 |
| 3 | Ford Explorer | 1,748 | 34 |
| 4 | Ram 1500 | 1,727 | 48 |
| 5 | Honda CR-V | 1,565 | 39 |
| 6 | Ford Fusion | 1,230 | 18 |
| 7 | Ford Edge | 1,219 | 17 |
| 8 | Honda Civic | 1,212 | 43 |
| 9 | Ram 2500 | 1,015 | 11 |
| 10 | Kia Sorento | 1,008 | 17 |
| 11 | Honda Accord | 997 | 24 |
| 12 | Honda Pilot | 937 | 8 |
| 13 | Ford Focus | 918 | 12 |
| 14 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 911 | 17 |
| 15 | Jeep Wrangler | 863 | 21 |
| 16 | Ford Ecosport | 789 | 7 |
| 17 | Hyundai Sonata | 739 | 15 |
| 18 | Tesla Model 3 | 731 | 64 |
| 19 | Toyota RAV4 | 722 | 49 |
| 20 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 714 | 31 |
| 21 | Honda Odyssey | 697 | 13 |
| 22 | Chevrolet Traverse | 691 | 10 |
| 23 | Hyundai Tucson | 665 | 25 |
| 24 | Tesla Model Y | 658 | 110 |
| 25 | Hyundai Elantra | 657 | 17 |
Model years with the most complaints in 2024
| Car | Complaints | Top problem |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ram 2500 | 714 | Brakes |
| 2017 Ford Escape | 713 | Engine |
| 2023 Fisker Ocean | 467 | Electrical |
| 2018 Ford Escape | 466 | Engine |
| 2020 Ford Escape | 399 | Body |
| 2018 Honda CR-V | 397 | Fuel system |
| 2018 Ford F-150 | 387 | Transmission |
| 2018 Honda Accord | 349 | Engine |
| 2018 Ford Ecosport | 313 | Engine |
| 2017 Ford Edge | 289 | Engine |
| 2022 Honda Civic | 287 | Steering |
| 2016 Ford Explorer | 270 | Body |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | 262 | Driver assistance |
| 2019 Ford F-150 | 257 | Transmission |
| 2023 Honda HR-V | 254 | Visibility |
Most common problems in 2024
- Engine17,160
- Electrical11,712
- Transmission9,349
- Brakes7,601
- Fuel system6,312
- Steering6,070
- Driver assistance5,547
- Airbags3,975
- Body3,709
- Acceleration2,506
Makes with the most complaints in 2024
Biggest recalls of 2024
- 2012-2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 2012-2024 Tesla Model 3, 2012-2024 Tesla Model S
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel - 2011-2019 Ford Explorer
Structure: body: roof and pillars - 2020-2024 Tesla Model 3, 2020-2024 Tesla Model S, 2020-2024 Tesla Model X
Electrical system: software - 2022-2026 Honda Civic
Steering - 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2021-2023 Chrysler Voyager
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera - 2019-2024 Ram 1500
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module - 2020-2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, 2020-2022 Acura TLX
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger - 2023-2025 Honda Accord, 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda Civic
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump - 2012-2018 BMW 228I, 2012-2018 BMW 228XI, 2012-2018 BMW 328I
Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles - 2017-2025 Tesla Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Tesla Model 3, 2017-2025 Tesla Model Y
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Makes with the most recalls in 2024
Questions about the 2024 car complaints
What car had the most complaints in 2024?
The Ford Escape drew the most owner complaints in 2024, followed by the Ford F-150 and Ford Explorer.
What were the most common car problems in 2024?
Owners complained most about engine, electrical and transmission.
Which automaker had the most recalls in 2024?
Ford issued the most recalls in 2024 (60), followed by Forest River (39) and BMW (28).
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