Vehicles subject to the most NHTSA defect investigations and engineering analysis.
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 Ford Escape | 2495 | 3 | ★★★★★ | 45/100 |
| 2 | 2018 Ram 2500 | 2377 | 10 | — | 35/100 |
| 3 | 2016 Ford Explorer | 2373 | 14 | ★★★★★ | 45/100 |
| 4 | 2018 Honda Cr-V | 1983 | 4 | ★★★★★ | 55/100 |
| 5 | 2015 Chrysler 200 | 1976 | 8 | ★★★★★ | 45/100 |
| 6 | 2018 Ford F-150 | 1835 | 17 | — | 45/100 |
| 7 | 2015 Jeep Cherokee | 1763 | 11 | ★★★★☆ | 35/100 |
| 8 | 2018 Jeep Wrangler | 1758 | 14 | — | 45/100 |
| 9 | 2015 Ford Explorer | 1706 | 9 | ★★★★★ | 55/100 |
| 10 | 2017 Honda Cr-V | 1692 | 6 | ★★★★★ | 55/100 |
| 11 | 2016 Ford F-150 | 1687 | 13 | — | 45/100 |
| 12 | 2018 Honda Accord | 1672 | 5 | ★★★★★ | 65/100 |
| 13 | 2016 Honda Pilot | 1608 | 7 | ★★★★★ | 55/100 |
| 14 | 2017 Ford Explorer | 1597 | 13 | ★★★★★ | 45/100 |
| 15 | 2016 Ford Fusion | 1593 | 12 | ★★★★★ | 45/100 |
| 16 | 2016 Hyundai Tucson | 1588 | 5 | ★★★★★ | 45/100 |
| 17 | 2018 Ford Escape | 1586 | 4 | ★★★★★ | 45/100 |
| 18 | 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 1500 | 10 | ★★★★☆ | 45/100 |
| 19 | 2016 Ram 1500 | 1455 | 17 | ★★★★☆ | 45/100 |
| 20 | 2017 Chrysler Pacifica | 1433 | 10 | ★★★★★ | 45/100 |
| 21 | 2015 Ford F-150 | 1427 | 13 | — | 35/100 |
| 22 | 2015 Ram 1500 | 1399 | 18 | ★★★★☆ | 45/100 |
| 23 | 2019 Ram 1500 | 1399 | 29 | ★★★★☆ | 45/100 |
| 24 | 2020 Ford Escape | 1386 | 23 | ★★★★★ | 55/100 |
| 25 | 2016 Jeep Cherokee | 1379 | 9 | ★★★★☆ | 45/100 |
| 26 | 2015 Chevrolet Silverado | 1374 | 7 | — | 35/100 |
| 27 | 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1325 | 10 | ★★★★★ | 55/100 |
| 28 | 2017 Jeep Cherokee | 1299 | 6 | ★★★★☆ | 45/100 |
| 29 | 2017 Ford Edge | 1229 | 8 | ★★★★★ | 45/100 |
| 30 | 2016 Kia Sorento | 1212 | 8 | ★★★★★ | 45/100 |
| 31 | 2016 Ford Focus | 1174 | 8 | ★★★★★ | 35/100 |
| 32 | 2019 Ford F-250 | 1151 | 4 | — | 45/100 |
| 33 | 2017 Ford F-250 | 1151 | 2 | — | 35/100 |
| 34 | 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan | 1111 | 6 | ★★★★☆ | 55/100 |
| 35 | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | 1100 | 9 | ★★★★★ | 45/100 |
| 36 | 2020 Ford Explorer | 1088 | 31 | ★★★★★ | 45/100 |
| 37 | 2021 Ford F-150 | 1082 | 27 | — | 45/100 |
| 38 | 2017 Ford Fusion | 1069 | 4 | ★★★★★ | 55/100 |
| 39 | 2019 Chevrolet Silverado | 1067 | 0 | — | 30/100 |
| 40 | 2017 Ford F-150 | 1066 | 16 | — | 45/100 |
| 41 | 2017 Hyundai Tucson | 1054 | 3 | ★★★★★ | 35/100 |
| 42 | 2015 Ford Fusion | 1035 | 12 | ★★★★★ | 65/100 |
| 43 | 2019 Subaru Outback | 1023 | 3 | ★★★★★ | 65/100 |
| 44 | 2023 Tesla Model Y | 1022 | 15 | — | 65/100 |
| 45 | 2016 Honda Civic | 1021 | 4 | ★★★★★ | 65/100 |
| 46 | 2019 Honda Cr-V | 1011 | 7 | ★★★★★ | 60/100 |
| 47 | 2015 Ford Focus | 1004 | 7 | ★★★★★ | 35/100 |
| 48 | 2021 Tesla Model Y | 1001 | 21 | — | 65/100 |
| 49 | 2015 Kia Optima | 983 | 4 | ★★★★★ | 35/100 |
| 50 | 2015 Ford Escape | 969 | 9 | ★★★★☆ | 55/100 |