2019 model year vehicle safety: 253 vehicles tracked, recall statistics, complaint trends, and the safest and most problematic 2019 vehicles.
The 2019 model year includes 253 tracked vehicles in the NHTSA database, with a combined 31296 consumer complaints and 814 manufacturer-issued safety recalls. These figures represent real reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration by vehicle owners and official recall campaigns initiated by automakers to address safety defects. Whether you are shopping for a used 2019 model or currently drive one, this data can help you understand the safety profile of vehicles from this model year.
Among all 2019 vehicles, the models generating the most consumer complaints include the Jeep Cherokee (1500 complaints), the Ram 1500 (1399 complaints), the Subaru Outback (1023 complaints). High complaint volumes can indicate widespread manufacturing defects, design flaws, or recurring component failures. However, complaint counts alone should not be the sole factor in your decision — popular vehicles with high sales volumes naturally receive more reports simply because more units are on the road.
Breaking down complaint data by manufacturer, the makes with the highest total complaints for 2019 model year vehicles are Honda (4595 complaints across all models), Ford (3488 complaints across all models), Jeep (2853 complaints across all models). Keep in mind that larger manufacturers with more models and higher production volumes will naturally accumulate more reports. For a fair comparison, review the per-model data in the table below and check individual vehicle safety reports for component-level breakdowns, severity analysis, and recall details.
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Cherokee | 1500 | 10 | ★★★★☆ |
| 2 | Ram 1500 | 1399 | 29 | ★★★★☆ |
| 3 | Subaru Outback | 1023 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 4 | Honda Cr-V | 1011 | 7 | ★★★★★ |
| 5 | Toyota Rav4 | 849 | 7 | ★★★★★ |
| 6 | Subaru Forester | 828 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 7 | Honda Pilot | 810 | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| 8 | Honda Odyssey | 796 | 17 | ★★★★★ |
| 9 | Jeep Wrangler | 700 | 9 | — |
| 10 | Ford Edge | 671 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 11 | Honda Accord | 589 | 5 | ★★★★★ |
| 12 | Tesla Model 3 | 574 | 21 | ★★★★★ |
| 13 | Volkswagen Jetta | 521 | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| 14 | Ford Escape | 503 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 15 | Volkswagen Atlas | 444 | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| 16 | Ford Ecosport | 439 | 2 | ★★★★☆ |
| 17 | Subaru Ascent | 431 | 8 | ★★★★★ |
| 18 | Toyota Highlander | 428 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 19 | Acura Rdx | 416 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 20 | Ford Expedition | 416 | 8 | ★★★★★ |
| 21 | Ford Expedition El | 416 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 22 | Kia Sorento | 394 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 23 | Chevrolet Traverse | 366 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 24 | Honda Civic Si | 363 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 25 | Toyota Camry | 359 | 6 | ★★★★★ |
| 26 | Honda Civic | 355 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 27 | Hyundai Tucson | 355 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 28 | Ford Fusion | 345 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 29 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 344 | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| 30 | Gmc Acadia | 343 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 31 | Nissan Rogue | 320 | 3 | ★★★★☆ |
| 32 | Chrysler Pacifica | 317 | 6 | ★★★★★ |
| 33 | Jeep Compass | 309 | 2 | ★★★★☆ |
| 34 | Chevrolet Equinox | 277 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 35 | Subaru Crosstrek | 274 | 7 | ★★★★★ |
| 36 | Ford Explorer | 264 | 5 | ★★★★★ |
| 37 | Honda Passport | 257 | 8 | ★★★★★ |
| 38 | Ford Ranger | 247 | 11 | ★★★★☆ |
| 39 | Mazda Cx-5 | 242 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 40 | Hyundai Elantra | 229 | 1 | ★★★★☆ |
| 41 | Honda Ridgeline | 225 | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| 42 | Nissan Leaf | 216 | 5 | — |
| 43 | Nissan Sentra | 213 | 2 | ★★★★☆ |
| 44 | Nissan Altima | 210 | 7 | ★★★★★ |
| 45 | Toyota Tacoma | 205 | 4 | ★★★★☆ |
| 46 | Hyundai Elantra Gt | 195 | 0 | ★★★★☆ |
| 47 | Toyota Corolla | 193 | 5 | ★★★★★ |
| 48 | Kia Optima | 190 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 49 | Honda Hr-V | 189 | 6 | ★★★★★ |
| 50 | Ford Flex | 187 | 4 | — |