Engine And Engine Cooling failure reports: 1611 total complaints across 100 vehicles from 17 makes. See which models are most affected.
This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader engine and engine cooling safety pattern.
A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.
The engine and engine cooling component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by engine and engine cooling problems.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Escape | 246 | 0 |
| 2018 Ford Focus | 106 | 0 |
| 2017 Ford Fusion | 98 | 0 |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | 89 | 0 |
| 2016 Ford Fusion | 80 | 0 |
| 2017 Ford Focus | 66 | 0 |
| 2019 Ford Escape | 63 | 0 |
| 2018 Ford Fusion | 62 | 0 |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | 57 | 0 |
| 2016 Kia Soul | 50 | 0 |
| 2019 Ford Fusion | 41 | 0 |
| 2021 Kia Seltos | 34 | 0 |
| 2021 Kia Soul | 32 | 0 |
| 2022 Nissan Rogue | 31 | 0 |
| 2015 Kia Soul | 27 | 0 |
| 2019 Infiniti Qx50 | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 Toyota Tundra | 23 | 0 |
| 2022 Toyota Tundra | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 Gmc Yukon | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 Ford Expedition | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 Ford Expedition El | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 Ford Explorer | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 Jeep Compass | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 Ford Expedition | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 Ford Expedition El | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 Gmc Yukon | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Golf Gti | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Kia Soul | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 Lincoln Mkc | 14 | 0 |
Based on 1611 NHTSA complaints across 100 vehicles, engine and engine cooling issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific engine and engine cooling complaint details.
The Ford Escape is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 100 vehicles with engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some engine and engine cooling complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have engine and engine cooling issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.
Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a engine and engine cooling recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.