The most complained-about cars of 2026, so far
Owners filed 67,266 safety complaints in 2026 up to now. The Ford F-150 drew the most.
- owner complaints
- 67,266
- recalls
- 698
- vehicles recalled
- 34,182,041
Models with the most complaints in 2026
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 | 2,772 | 71 |
| 2 | Ford Escape | 1,917 | 37 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,642 | 35 |
| 4 | Ram 1500 | 1,538 | 51 |
| 5 | GMC Sierra 1500 | 1,447 | 16 |
| 6 | Honda Odyssey | 1,403 | 15 |
| 7 | Ford Explorer | 1,336 | 29 |
| 8 | Honda CR-V | 1,263 | 65 |
| 9 | Jeep Wrangler | 1,234 | 27 |
| 10 | Honda Accord | 1,207 | 37 |
| 11 | Honda Pilot | 1,028 | 25 |
| 12 | Ford Edge | 973 | 19 |
| 13 | Nissan Rogue | 968 | 35 |
| 14 | Tesla Model Y | 934 | 192 |
| 15 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 807 | 41 |
| 16 | Jeep Cherokee | 791 | 15 |
| 17 | Hyundai Palisade | 727 | 17 |
| 18 | Hyundai Tucson | 724 | 57 |
| 19 | Toyota Highlander | 707 | 29 |
| 20 | Ram 2500 | 668 | 24 |
| 21 | Chevrolet Equinox | 651 | 34 |
| 22 | Chrysler Pacifica | 639 | 19 |
| 23 | Kia Sorento | 628 | 22 |
| 24 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 623 | 8 |
| 25 | Honda Civic | 614 | 33 |
Model years with the most complaints in 2026
| Car | Complaints | Top problem |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Honda Odyssey | 391 | Engine |
| 2018 Ram 2500 | 367 | Brakes |
| 2018 Ford F-150 | 329 | Transmission |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 318 | Driver assistance |
| 2016 Ford F-150 | 312 | Transmission |
| 2018 Honda Accord | 307 | Engine |
| 2018 Ford Escape | 302 | Engine |
| 2016 Ford Escape | 299 | Transmission |
| 2017 Ford F-150 | 299 | Transmission |
| 2024 Jeep Wrangler | 295 | Electrical |
| 2024 Honda Prologue | 291 | Steering |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | 290 | Engine |
| 2021 Ford F-150 | 284 | Transmission |
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 281 | Transmission |
| 2017 Ford Escape | 271 | Engine |
Most common problems in 2026
- Engine17,272
- Electrical14,463
- Transmission12,113
- Driver assistance7,141
- Fuel system6,289
- Brakes6,019
- Steering5,057
- Body3,191
- Airbags2,649
- Acceleration2,406
Makes with the most complaints in 2026
Biggest recalls of 2026
- 2021-2027 Ford E-Transit, 2021-2027 Ford Expedition, 2021-2027 Ford F-150
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control - 2015-2017 Ford F-150
Power train: automatic transmission - 2019-2026 Ram 1500
Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage - 2021-2025 Jeep Gladiator, 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump - 2023-2026 Honda Accord Hybrid, 2023-2026 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV, 2023-2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire - 2014-2023 Honda Passport, 2014-2023 Honda Pilot
Structure: frame and members - 2020-2024 Ford Escape, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer
Back over prevention: software - 2021-2026 Ford Bronco, 2021-2026 Ford Edge
Back over prevention: software - 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica, 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, 2026-2027 Chrysler Voyager
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera - 2018-2021 Ford Expedition, 2018-2021 Ford Explorer, 2018-2021 Ford F-150
Power train: automatic transmission
Makes with the most recalls in 2026
- Ford78
- Forest River25
- Toyota23
- Chevrolet22
- Lincoln21
- Hyundai20
- Jeep19
- GMC17
- Grand Design16
- Ram15
Questions about the 2026 car complaints
What car had the most complaints in 2026?
The Ford F-150 drew the most owner complaints in 2026, followed by the Ford Escape and Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
What were the most common car problems in 2026?
Owners complained most about engine, electrical and transmission.
Which automaker had the most recalls in 2026?
Ford issued the most recalls in 2026 (78), followed by Forest River (25) and Toyota (23).
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