# InsightArise Cars

> Owner complaints, safety recalls, defect investigations and trends for every popular model year, from official U.S. government records.

Independent index of U.S. NHTSA owner complaints, safety recalls and defect investigations, normalized by vehicle age. Every number is computed deterministically from public records; the site is rebuilt monthly. Data through 2026-09-02: 92 models from 21 brands, 676 model-year pages, 143881 complaints, 3409 recalls, 110 investigations, 9 languages.

## Key pages

- [Methodology](https://cars.insightarise.com/methodology/): complaints per year on the road, complaint index, early-life trend, recent activity, age at incident
- [Rankings](https://cars.insightarise.com/rankings/): fewest and most complaints, improving and worsening models, recalls, investigations
- [Segments](https://cars.insightarise.com/segments/): peer comparisons by vehicle class
- [Investigations](https://cars.insightarise.com/investigations/): NHTSA defect investigations on tracked models
- [What's new](https://cars.insightarise.com/updates/): month-over-month changes
- [Guides](https://cars.insightarise.com/guides/): checking recalls, filing complaints, glossary, buying used
- [In-depth articles](https://cars.insightarise.com/articles/): oil consumption, transmissions, phantom braking, stalling, how investigations work, model years, EV complaints
- [Machine-readable index](https://cars.insightarise.com/api/index.json): JSON summary of every tracked model
- Per-model JSON with every model year, units and limitations: https://cars.insightarise.com/api/<make>/<model>.json (e.g. https://cars.insightarise.com/api/toyota/camry.json)
- [Sitemap](https://cars.insightarise.com/sitemap.xml)

## Brands

- [Acura](https://cars.insightarise.com/acura/)
- [Audi](https://cars.insightarise.com/audi/)
- [BMW](https://cars.insightarise.com/bmw/)
- [Chevrolet](https://cars.insightarise.com/chevrolet/)
- [Chrysler](https://cars.insightarise.com/chrysler/)
- [Dodge](https://cars.insightarise.com/dodge/)
- [Ford](https://cars.insightarise.com/ford/)
- [GMC](https://cars.insightarise.com/gmc/)
- [Honda](https://cars.insightarise.com/honda/)
- [Hyundai](https://cars.insightarise.com/hyundai/)
- [Jeep](https://cars.insightarise.com/jeep/)
- [Kia](https://cars.insightarise.com/kia/)
- [Lexus](https://cars.insightarise.com/lexus/)
- [Mazda](https://cars.insightarise.com/mazda/)
- [Mercedes-Benz](https://cars.insightarise.com/mercedes-benz/)
- [Nissan](https://cars.insightarise.com/nissan/)
- [Ram](https://cars.insightarise.com/ram/)
- [Subaru](https://cars.insightarise.com/subaru/)
- [Tesla](https://cars.insightarise.com/tesla/)
- [Toyota](https://cars.insightarise.com/toyota/)
- [Volkswagen](https://cars.insightarise.com/volkswagen/)

## Models

- [Honda Civic](https://cars.insightarise.com/honda/civic/): 2937 complaints, 73.3 per year on the road, index 1.74, trend worsening
- [Toyota Corolla](https://cars.insightarise.com/toyota/corolla/): 1128 complaints, 27.0 per year on the road, index 0.64, trend stable
- [Hyundai Elantra](https://cars.insightarise.com/hyundai/elantra/): 1404 complaints, 32.0 per year on the road, index 0.76, trend worsening
- [Kia Forte](https://cars.insightarise.com/kia/forte/): 534 complaints, 12.7 per year on the road, index 0.3, trend improving
- [Nissan Sentra](https://cars.insightarise.com/nissan/sentra/): 904 complaints, 19.5 per year on the road, index 0.46, trend improving
- [Mazda Mazda3](https://cars.insightarise.com/mazda/mazda3/): 318 complaints, 6.6 per year on the road, index 0.16, trend improving
- [Volkswagen Jetta](https://cars.insightarise.com/volkswagen/jetta/): 843 complaints, 18.0 per year on the road, index 0.43, trend improving
- [Subaru Impreza](https://cars.insightarise.com/subaru/impreza/): 494 complaints, 9.5 per year on the road, index 0.23, trend improving
- [Toyota Prius](https://cars.insightarise.com/toyota/prius/): 250 complaints, 7.0 per year on the road, index 0.17, trend stable
- [Toyota Camry](https://cars.insightarise.com/toyota/camry/): 1935 complaints, 43.9 per year on the road, index 1.04, trend improving
- [Honda Accord](https://cars.insightarise.com/honda/accord/): 4247 complaints, 87.5 per year on the road, index 2.08, trend improving
- [Nissan Altima](https://cars.insightarise.com/nissan/altima/): 798 complaints, 15.7 per year on the road, index 0.37, trend improving
- [Hyundai Sonata](https://cars.insightarise.com/hyundai/sonata/): 1211 complaints, 26.7 per year on the road, index 0.63, trend stable
- [Chevrolet Malibu](https://cars.insightarise.com/chevrolet/malibu/): 1391 complaints, 26.3 per year on the road, index 0.63, trend improving
- [Ford Mustang](https://cars.insightarise.com/ford/mustang/): 658 complaints, 14.8 per year on the road, index 0.35, trend worsening
- [Dodge Charger](https://cars.insightarise.com/dodge/charger/): 431 complaints, 10.5 per year on the road, index 0.25, trend improving
- [Honda HR-V](https://cars.insightarise.com/honda/hr-v/): 1452 complaints, 42.7 per year on the road, index 1.01, trend worsening
- [Hyundai Kona](https://cars.insightarise.com/hyundai/kona/): 928 complaints, 22.4 per year on the road, index 0.53, trend worsening
- [Kia Seltos](https://cars.insightarise.com/kia/seltos/): 534 complaints, 22.9 per year on the road, index 0.54, trend improving
- [Subaru Crosstrek](https://cars.insightarise.com/subaru/crosstrek/): 881 complaints, 21.7 per year on the road, index 0.52, trend improving
- [Mazda CX-30](https://cars.insightarise.com/mazda/cx-30/): 243 complaints, 10.3 per year on the road, index 0.25, trend improving
- [Toyota Corolla Cross](https://cars.insightarise.com/toyota/corolla-cross/): 288 complaints, 21.7 per year on the road, index 0.52, trend worsening
- [Toyota RAV4](https://cars.insightarise.com/toyota/rav4/): 3075 complaints, 71.4 per year on the road, index 1.7, trend improving
- [Honda CR-V](https://cars.insightarise.com/honda/cr-v/): 5760 complaints, 137.9 per year on the road, index 3.28, trend stable
- [Hyundai Tucson](https://cars.insightarise.com/hyundai/tucson/): 2247 complaints, 73.5 per year on the road, index 1.75, trend worsening
- [Kia Sportage](https://cars.insightarise.com/kia/sportage/): 949 complaints, 28.5 per year on the road, index 0.68, trend worsening
- [Subaru Forester](https://cars.insightarise.com/subaru/forester/): 2417 complaints, 49.5 per year on the road, index 1.18, trend improving
- [Mazda CX-5](https://cars.insightarise.com/mazda/cx-5/): 826 complaints, 18.9 per year on the road, index 0.45, trend worsening
- [Volkswagen Tiguan](https://cars.insightarise.com/volkswagen/tiguan/): 1181 complaints, 28.2 per year on the road, index 0.67, trend improving
- [Nissan Rogue](https://cars.insightarise.com/nissan/rogue/): 2991 complaints, 81.0 per year on the road, index 1.92, trend improving
- [Chevrolet Equinox](https://cars.insightarise.com/chevrolet/equinox/): 1917 complaints, 62.9 per year on the road, index 1.49, trend stable
- [Ford Escape](https://cars.insightarise.com/ford/escape/): 5144 complaints, 97.3 per year on the road, index 2.31, trend stable
- [Jeep Cherokee](https://cars.insightarise.com/jeep/cherokee/): 2798 complaints, 61.9 per year on the road, index 1.47, trend improving
- [Jeep Compass](https://cars.insightarise.com/jeep/compass/): 1819 complaints, 34.7 per year on the road, index 0.83, trend improving
- [Toyota Highlander](https://cars.insightarise.com/toyota/highlander/): 2062 complaints, 44.5 per year on the road, index 1.06, trend improving
- [Honda Pilot](https://cars.insightarise.com/honda/pilot/): 2824 complaints, 67.4 per year on the road, index 1.6, trend stable
- [Ford Explorer](https://cars.insightarise.com/ford/explorer/): 3122 complaints, 65.6 per year on the road, index 1.56, trend improving
- [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://cars.insightarise.com/hyundai/santa-fe/): 1968 complaints, 58.3 per year on the road, index 1.38, trend worsening
- [Hyundai Palisade](https://cars.insightarise.com/hyundai/palisade/): 2277 complaints, 102.2 per year on the road, index 2.43, trend worsening
- [Kia Sorento](https://cars.insightarise.com/kia/sorento/): 1382 complaints, 36.2 per year on the road, index 0.86, trend stable
- [Kia Telluride](https://cars.insightarise.com/kia/telluride/): 1945 complaints, 73.6 per year on the road, index 1.75, trend improving
- [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://cars.insightarise.com/jeep/grand-cherokee/): 3335 complaints, 85.9 per year on the road, index 2.04, trend worsening
- [Nissan Pathfinder](https://cars.insightarise.com/nissan/pathfinder/): 566 complaints, 20.1 per year on the road, index 0.48, trend worsening
- [Chevrolet Traverse](https://cars.insightarise.com/chevrolet/traverse/): 1657 complaints, 43.8 per year on the road, index 1.04, trend stable
- [Ford Edge](https://cars.insightarise.com/ford/edge/): 2164 complaints, 43.6 per year on the road, index 1.04, trend improving
- [Honda Passport](https://cars.insightarise.com/honda/passport/): 652 complaints, 17.6 per year on the road, index 0.42, trend improving
- [Dodge Durango](https://cars.insightarise.com/dodge/durango/): 752 complaints, 15.2 per year on the road, index 0.36, trend improving
- [Subaru Outback](https://cars.insightarise.com/subaru/outback/): 3749 complaints, 77.0 per year on the road, index 1.83, trend improving
- [Jeep Wrangler](https://cars.insightarise.com/jeep/wrangler/): 5757 complaints, 138.4 per year on the road, index 3.29, trend improving
- [Ford Bronco](https://cars.insightarise.com/ford/bronco/): 936 complaints, 47.1 per year on the road, index 1.12, trend improving
- [Toyota 4Runner](https://cars.insightarise.com/toyota/4runner/): 326 complaints, 10.1 per year on the road, index 0.24, trend stable
- [Chevrolet Tahoe](https://cars.insightarise.com/chevrolet/tahoe/): 1210 complaints, 32.5 per year on the road, index 0.77, trend worsening
- [Ford Expedition](https://cars.insightarise.com/ford/expedition/): 1762 complaints, 36.5 per year on the road, index 0.87, trend worsening
- [Ford F-150](https://cars.insightarise.com/ford/f-150/): 5985 complaints, 129.2 per year on the road, index 3.07, trend improving
- [Chevrolet Silverado 1500](https://cars.insightarise.com/chevrolet/silverado-1500/): 4479 complaints, 105.8 per year on the road, index 2.51, trend stable
- [Ram 1500](https://cars.insightarise.com/ram/1500/): 4615 complaints, 110.7 per year on the road, index 2.63, trend improving
- [GMC Sierra 1500](https://cars.insightarise.com/gmc/sierra-1500/): 3415 complaints, 90.3 per year on the road, index 2.14, trend worsening
- [Toyota Tundra](https://cars.insightarise.com/toyota/tundra/): 1525 complaints, 54.1 per year on the road, index 1.29, trend worsening
- [Toyota Tacoma](https://cars.insightarise.com/toyota/tacoma/): 929 complaints, 26.6 per year on the road, index 0.63, trend stable
- [Ford Ranger](https://cars.insightarise.com/ford/ranger/): 668 complaints, 19.3 per year on the road, index 0.46, trend improving
- [Chevrolet Colorado](https://cars.insightarise.com/chevrolet/colorado/): 817 complaints, 21.7 per year on the road, index 0.52, trend worsening
- [Jeep Gladiator](https://cars.insightarise.com/jeep/gladiator/): 978 complaints, 30.0 per year on the road, index 0.71, trend improving
- [Nissan Frontier](https://cars.insightarise.com/nissan/frontier/): 293 complaints, 8.1 per year on the road, index 0.19, trend worsening
- [Toyota Sienna](https://cars.insightarise.com/toyota/sienna/): 603 complaints, 28.8 per year on the road, index 0.68, trend worsening
- [Honda Odyssey](https://cars.insightarise.com/honda/odyssey/): 3165 complaints, 77.1 per year on the road, index 1.83, trend improving
- [Chrysler Pacifica](https://cars.insightarise.com/chrysler/pacifica/): 2650 complaints, 54.3 per year on the road, index 1.29, trend improving
- [Kia Carnival](https://cars.insightarise.com/kia/carnival/): 433 complaints, 44.0 per year on the road, index 1.05, trend improving
- [Tesla Model 3](https://cars.insightarise.com/tesla/model-3/): 4228 complaints, 100.4 per year on the road, index 2.39, trend worsening
- [Tesla Model Y](https://cars.insightarise.com/tesla/model-y/): 3749 complaints, 128.3 per year on the road, index 3.05, trend stable
- [Tesla Model S](https://cars.insightarise.com/tesla/model-s/): 708 complaints, 17.4 per year on the road, index 0.41, trend worsening
- [Tesla Model X](https://cars.insightarise.com/tesla/model-x/): 736 complaints, 18.6 per year on the road, index 0.44, trend worsening
- [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://cars.insightarise.com/ford/mustang-mach-e/): 650 complaints, 28.9 per year on the road, index 0.69, trend improving
- [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://cars.insightarise.com/ford/f-150-lightning/): 536 complaints, 33.4 per year on the road, index 0.79, trend improving
- [Chevrolet Bolt EV](https://cars.insightarise.com/chevrolet/bolt-ev/): 532 complaints, 17.8 per year on the road, index 0.42, trend stable
- [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://cars.insightarise.com/hyundai/ioniq-5/): 1319 complaints, 114.8 per year on the road, index 2.73, trend improving
- [Kia EV6](https://cars.insightarise.com/kia/ev6/): 535 complaints, 38.5 per year on the road, index 0.91, trend improving
- [Volkswagen ID.4](https://cars.insightarise.com/volkswagen/id-4/): 991 complaints, 48.7 per year on the road, index 1.16, trend worsening
- [BMW X3](https://cars.insightarise.com/bmw/x3/): 606 complaints, 14.6 per year on the road, index 0.35, trend improving
- [BMW X5](https://cars.insightarise.com/bmw/x5/): 768 complaints, 22.4 per year on the road, index 0.53, trend worsening
- [Mercedes-Benz GLC](https://cars.insightarise.com/mercedes-benz/glc/): 510 complaints, 13.9 per year on the road, index 0.33, trend worsening
- [Mercedes-Benz GLE](https://cars.insightarise.com/mercedes-benz/gle/): 476 complaints, 12.8 per year on the road, index 0.3, trend worsening
- [Audi Q5](https://cars.insightarise.com/audi/q5/): 553 complaints, 14.1 per year on the road, index 0.33, trend stable
- [Audi Q7](https://cars.insightarise.com/audi/q7/): 349 complaints, 7.3 per year on the road, index 0.17, trend improving
- [Lexus RX](https://cars.insightarise.com/lexus/rx/): 303 complaints, 11.3 per year on the road, index 0.27, trend worsening
- [Lexus NX](https://cars.insightarise.com/lexus/nx/): 123 complaints, 8.0 per year on the road, index 0.19, trend worsening
- [Acura MDX](https://cars.insightarise.com/acura/mdx/): 923 complaints, 27.9 per year on the road, index 0.66, trend stable
- [BMW 3 Series](https://cars.insightarise.com/bmw/3-series/): 219 complaints, 4.6 per year on the road, index 0.11, trend stable
- [BMW 5 Series](https://cars.insightarise.com/bmw/5-series/): 184 complaints, 4.0 per year on the road, index 0.09, trend improving
- [Mercedes-Benz C-Class](https://cars.insightarise.com/mercedes-benz/c-class/): 331 complaints, 7.5 per year on the road, index 0.18, trend improving
- [Mercedes-Benz E-Class](https://cars.insightarise.com/mercedes-benz/e-class/): 230 complaints, 5.9 per year on the road, index 0.14, trend stable
- [Audi A4](https://cars.insightarise.com/audi/a4/): 251 complaints, 5.6 per year on the road, index 0.13, trend worsening
- [Lexus ES](https://cars.insightarise.com/lexus/es/): 137 complaints, 3.4 per year on the road, index 0.08, trend stable

## Languages

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## Citation

Cite as: InsightArise Cars (https://cars.insightarise.com), data from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.