Car & truck rankings: complaints, recalls & more.
Among 71 popular vehicles from 2012 to 2025, the 2013 Ford F-150 has the most NHTSA owner complaints (2,796) and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has the most recalls (47). Rankings update whenever the government data is refreshed.
Most owner complaints
Model years with the most complaints filed with NHTSA. Best-sellers have more owners filing, so read these as volume, not a failure rate.
- 12013 Ford F-1502,796
- 22013 Ford Escape2,755
- 32017 Ford Escape2,697
- 42014 Jeep Cherokee2,650
- 52018 Ram 25002,606
- 62016 Ford Explorer2,461
- 72013 Ford Edge2,446
- 82014 Jeep Grand Cherokee2,383
- 92013 Nissan Altima2,313
- 102013 Ford Explorer2,237
Biggest problem years
Fairer than raw counts: each model year compared with the same model's typical year. Model years at least 2 years old with 150+ complaints, one per vehicle.
- 12012 Toyota Prius19.2× typical
- 22018 Ram 250013.5× typical
- 32013 Nissan Altima9.9× typical
- 42013 Nissan Pathfinder8.3× typical
- 52016 Hyundai Tucson6.4× typical
- 62016 Honda Pilot6.3× typical
- 72014 Jeep Grand Cherokee5.8× typical
- 82023 Honda HR-V5.6× typical
- 92012 Dodge Charger5.3× typical
- 102013 Hyundai Sonata5.3× typical
Most recalls
Model years with the most NHTSA recall campaigns. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN.
Most fire-related reports
Owner complaints that NHTSA flags as involving a fire.
Most crash-related reports
Owner complaints that NHTSA flags as involving a crash.
Best fuel economy (gas & hybrid)
Highest EPA combined MPG, newest model year of each vehicle. Fully electric versions (rated in MPGe) and heavy-duty trucks and vans aren't included.
- 12025 Toyota Prius57 mpg
- 22025 Hyundai Elantra50 mpg
- 32025 Toyota Camry50 mpg
- 42025 Honda Civic48 mpg
- 52025 Honda Accord48 mpg
- 62025 Ford Escape39 mpg
- 72025 Honda CR-V39 mpg
- 82025 Toyota Sienna36 mpg
- 92025 Subaru Forester35 mpg
- 102025 Toyota Corolla35 mpg
Questions
Which car has the most complaints?
Of the 71 vehicles we track (2012–2025), the 2013 Ford F-150 has the most NHTSA owner complaints, with 2,796. Popular models have more owners filing, so also compare a model's own years.
Which car has the most recalls?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has the most NHTSA recall campaigns of the vehicles we track, with 47. Not every recall applies to every VIN.
What is a 'problem year'?
A model year with far more complaints than the same model's typical year. The 2012 Toyota Prius drew 19.2 times the complaints of a typical Prius year.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's public recall, complaint and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases, and EPA fueleconomy.gov. Complaints are owner reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
Covers 71 vehicles, 2012–2025. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026.