Know what goes wrong before you buy.
The problems owners actually report for each used-car model year, every recall, and what to check, from 12,614 NHTSA complaints researched so far.
Latest model years
All makes →- 2014 Jeep CherokeeSerious known problems2,647 complaints · 13 recalls · Top: loss of drive or unexpected neutral
- 2020 Kia TellurideSome known problems768 complaints · 7 recalls · Top: high beam failure
- 2016 Mazda CX-5Some known problems510 complaints · 5 recalls · Top: headlight or daytime running light failure
- 2019 Subaru AscentSome known problems441 complaints · 9 recalls · Top: battery drain or no-start problems
- 2021 Hyundai PalisadeSome known problems440 complaints · 6 recalls · Top: seat belt unlatching
- 2023 Hyundai PalisadeSome known problems400 complaints · 5 recalls · Top: brake pedal or brake failure problem
- 2024 Hyundai PalisadeSerious known problems387 complaints · 5 recalls · Top: brake failure
- 2014 Mazda CX-5Some known problems377 complaints · 4 recalls · Top: ignition that won't shut off
- 2021 Kia TellurideSome known problems365 complaints · 5 recalls · Top: windshield cracking
How it works
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Every complaint, classified
All the complaints owners filed with NHTSA for a model year are classified, not a sample.
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Problems, named and counted
Each problem gets a plain name, how often it shows up, typical mileage and what owners say fixed it.
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Recalls that matter
Every recall, which problems it covers, and whether NHTSA says to park it outside or stop driving.