Original data studies built from public government records. We download the raw files, count them ourselves, and show our method. Journalists and researchers are welcome to cite or republish any table with a link to the source page.
- Car Problem Index
374,946 NHTSA owner complaints ranked by vehicle and problem area. - Worst used car years to avoid
Model years that drew far more complaints than the rest of their run. - Phantom braking index
Which cars owners say brake or warn for no reason. - Fire and crash complaints
4,983 fire and 16,537 crash complaints by vehicle. - Mileage at failure
How many miles were on the car when owners reported each problem. - Car repair inflation tracker
Monthly BLS price data for repairs, parts, insurance, gas and cars. - Mechanic wages by city
Median auto mechanic pay in 48 large metros. - VIN problem lookup
Complaints and recalls for your exact model year.
Vehicles in the Car Problem Index
- Ford F-150
- Ford Escape
- Ford Explorer
- RAM 1500
- Honda Cr-V
- Jeep Cherokee
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Jeep Wrangler
- Subaru Outback
- Honda Pilot
- Honda Accord
- Ford Edge
- Honda Civic
- GMC Sierra 1500
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Hyundai Tucson
- Ford Fusion
- RAM 2500
- Nissan Rogue
- Tesla Model 3
- Kia Sorento
- Subaru Forester
- Ford F-250 Sd
- Ford Focus
- Tesla Model Y
- Honda Odyssey
- Hyundai Sonata
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Toyota RAV4
- Chevrolet Malibu
- Kia Soul
- Chevrolet Equinox
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Nissan Altima
- Chevrolet Traverse
- Toyota Highlander
- Kia Optima
- Ford Expedition
- Hyundai Elantra
- Tesla Model S
- Jeep Compass
- GMC Acadia
- Chrysler 200
- Toyota Camry
- Chevrolet Tahoe
- Hyundai Palisade
- Chevrolet Colorado
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Jeep Renegade
- Ford F-350 Sd
- GMC Yukon
- RAM 3500
- Kia Telluride
- Volkswagen Atlas
- Ford Ecosport
- Mazda Cx-5
- Honda Hr-V
- Toyota Tundra
- Nissan Sentra
- Ford Mustang