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Showing 48,519 complaints — component: STRUCTURE:BODY

FORD FLEX (2018) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 10, 2026
Incident date: Jan 9, 2026
The trim on the driver's door broke in half causing it to fly into the traffic behind me.
TESLA MODEL Y (2026) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 10, 2026
Incident date: Oct 30, 2025
The interior of the front trunk (Frunk) does not have an emergency release button or the hardware to support it. In the event that a child or person is inside the front trunk with the hood closed, that person cannot escape the enclosed area without having an outside person finding a key or tool to open the front trunk. Also, there is no light in the front trunk so it is completely dark when closed... Read more
TOYOTA TACOMA (2024) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 10, 2026
Incident date: Feb 12, 2025
I had 8022 miles on my tacoma , toyota employee of almost a decade , drove like normal no adds , one morning drove to a conference and was on the road no more than 20 min and then I see the bed of my truck on fire , im on the interstate so i pull over quickly and call 911 and then it just burnt up and gone. Now a year later and toyota refuses to assist with anything saying they cant find out desp... Read more
NISSAN ROGUE (2014) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 10, 2026
Incident date: Jan 9, 2026
I was just driving my foot on the gas pedal got really hot like the heat kicked up and flames were coming out from infront and behind the firewall at this point i was on the highway doing. 70 pulled over and had to run i lost everything cash cards phone medication Licence and worst of all my car
Fire
NISSAN ROGUE (2024) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 10, 2026
Incident date: Jan 9, 2026
Rear window spontaneous shattered. While parked at work I have called and spoke to dealership who has stated this isnt thw first time somone has called about window but they do not have a warranty or recall available for windows. My car now has to sit in the weather.(snowing) with a bag over broken window for 3 days until it can be fixed. Then will need to go in for a detailing because glass in i... Read more
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE (2025) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 9, 2026
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
The component that failed was the "shark fin" antenna cover. This houses the radio signal and hands free driving signals. The shark fin can be a safety concern if the cover fall off at higher speeds. The problem was reported to the dealer but was told it wasn't covered under warranty. It wasn't covered because according to them, I drive my car through automatic car washes. The antenna cover is... Read more
HYUNDAI PALISADE (2024) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 9, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2025
1. On several occasions while braking over uneven surfaces, the vehicle would not come to a complete stop, the brake pedals and steering wheel shook violently, and the vehicle continued to propel forward although I had the brakes engaged. This almost caused me to collide with other vehicles. The dealership could not replicate the issue and said it was a normal response. No, that is wrong; This is ... Read more
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER (2023) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 9, 2026
Incident date: Jun 24, 2024
Driving vehicle and front lower bumper cover assembly fell off on highway. 2 days later received a recall notice for exact issue. Safety recall 23TA12. Brought vehicle into NuCar Toyota of North Attleboro and they refused to execute recall stating prior damage to upper bumper which is not true. There are a few scratches but no indentation or external damage preventing the recall from being execut... Read more
NISSAN PATHFINDER (2020) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 9, 2026
Incident date: Jan 9, 2026
Passenger door unlock/lock does not work at all unless done manually by hand and the driver door is beginning to do the same as well. This has begun a year ago. The lift gate button broke off over a year ago as well and is only connected by cables and today (January 9, 2026) while trying to open the trunk the entire silver trim piece flew off towards me. The manual trunk (ours is not automatic) ... Read more
NISSAN ROGUE (2024) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 9, 2026
Incident date: Jan 9, 2026
While driving under normal conditions, I heard a sudden loud pop and the rear windshield completely shattered without any collision, debris impact, or external force. The glass failure appeared spontaneous. I have two young children and shattered glass entered the cabin, creating a serious safety hazard. I have since learned that there are multiple consumer reports of spontaneous rear hatch or r... Read more
NISSAN KICKS (2024) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Dec 9, 2025
The rear body vent seal failed, allowing water to enter the vehicle interior. This component is available for inspection. I noticed a sloshing water sound, and over time there was excess interior moisture, including repeated interior window frosting that required scraping for visibility. A Nissan dealership later confirmed water intrusion and interior mold contamination affecting the driver-side ... Read more
RAM 1500 (2025) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Jan 7, 2026
The tow mirrors that are on this vehicle have to many blind spots and have caused us to have multiple situations of very close wrecks. The latest date being 1/7/2026
FORD BRONCO (2023) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Jan 7, 2026
Chronic water leak from roofline obstructing vision and causing confusion while underway
TESLA MODEL Y (2026) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Nov 24, 2025
Tesla removed the lighted emergency frunk (front trunk) release button and its wiring from this vehicle and other similar newer builds. The elimination of this key safety feature is a clear violation of the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 401 for Interior Trunk Release; requiring all new passenger cars with trunk compartments (rear and front) to have a way for someone trapped insi... Read more
RAM 1500 (2026) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
On multiple occasions with outside temperatures below 30-degree F the rear drivers side door would not open or unlock. The door lock knob was in the unlocked position but the door would not open using either the outside or the inside door handles. The handles moved but did not do anything. The door handle was not frozen and it only happened to that door. I believe this had something to do with... Read more
TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID (2023) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 19, 2025
While turning right at approximately 5–10 mph, the vehicle was struck on the front passenger side. The impact caused moderate intrusion of the passenger door, severe damage to the front-right corner of the vehicle, and damage to the dashboard. Despite the structural damage and intrusion into the occupant compartment, none of the airbags deployed, including driver frontal, passenger frontal, sid... Read more
Crash 2 injured
HYUNDAI VENUE (2020) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 7, 2025
The trunk handle and latch malfunctioned, due to "internal part failure" (cited by dealership diagnostic). Each time I locked or unlocked my car, the trunk latch would repeatedly make noise as if trying to unlock/lock but it was jammed. After multiple click noises, the trunk would then sporadically pop open while driving, causing me to have to pull over and force it shut again. This created a safe... Read more
INFINITI JX35 (2013) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
The front and rear subframes of my 2013 Infiniti JX35 has experienced severe corrosion, perforation, and structural weakening, resulting in an unsafe driving condition. The corrosion is extensive enough to compromise suspension geometry, stability, and overall vehicle control. A structurally compromised subframe poses a serious risk of loss of control, increased stopping distance, and potential cr... Read more
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN (2018) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Dec 12, 2025
My vehicle was serviced at an authorized VW dealer on Dec 12 for recall-related work & a diagnostic water test (fee waived; $0 paid). Before leaving the dealership, while still on property, I observed extensive interior damage not present prior to service: widespread staining/saturation of headliner, sunroof shade, interior pillars (A–D), plus damage to interior trim. Substance was not colorless... Read more
FORD ESCAPE (2014) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Oct 28, 2024
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Crash 1 injured 1 deaths
GMC TERRAIN (2025) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Apr 8, 2025
Top of roof pops when you shut car door, Leaking either transmission fluid or oil, Left turn signal doesn't stay engaged when turning, Side mirror warning lights randomly go off when no car is around. Car is not shifting correctly when driving
KIA K5 (2023) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
•Back/Rear Windshield Trim Partial Detachment: unknown if available for inspection. •Large rear window trim piece might fall off, posing a road hazard. •Unknown if problem has been reproduced or confirmed • Unknown if component has been revised by anyone •No warning lights needed for this component
KIA SEDONA (2019) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Nov 5, 2025
Sliding doors have an issue where the car alarms like the doors aren’t shut. Took it in and paid a diagnostic for them to tell me a sensor was bad, it still beeps. Seems to beep more when turning away from that door (driver sliding door beeps more when turning right or when stopping, passenger beeps more when turning left or stopping). This was a problem with previous generation to where the war... Read more
GMC HUMMER EV PICKUP (2022) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Aug 16, 2023
Severe recurring roof water intrusion on 2022 GMC HUMMER EV; repeated failed repairs; interior rust/corrosion; safety concerns in high‑voltage EV. Vehicle: 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1
VIN: [XXX] Current mileage: ~12,000 miles
 
My vehicle has a recurring defect involving severe water intrusion into the cabin through/around the removable roof panels/roof sealing areas during rain. Desp... Read more
HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL (2022) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Sep 27, 2025
This is for a 2022 Holiday Rambler Admiral 28a motorhome. While driving my dashboard started to move and make a lot of noise. After I returned home I took it to have someone look at it. They informed me that the welds that hold the motorhome to the frame were all breaking and the steel was musrooming from the weight. I talked to REV which is the manufacturer and they told me they decline to parti... Read more
FORD EXPLORER (2017) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
Woke up one morning and noticed the b pillar almost completely detached. Called ford dealership in Musk*** MI. They told me I could pay out of pocket for labor and parts since no approved remedy is available. I’m a single mother of twins, and I cannot afford this. I need this fixed. The Ford dealership told me to duck tape it. This is dangerous and could kill someone with spring coming around th... Read more
TESLA MODEL S (2016) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
The retracting door handle on my Tesla Model S failed, creating a dangerous situation where I could not enter the vehicle when needed. This defect poses a serious safety risk because if this failure occurred during a medical emergency, a crash, or a fire, neither I nor first responders would be able to access the vehicle quickly. In real‑world scenarios — such as needing to reach a child in th... Read more
CADILLAC CT5 (2023) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
Driver Door continue to not open. You must remove key cover off handle and manually open door with key or roll down all windows with Keyfob to reach in to open doors
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY (2018) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Nov 21, 2025
This vehicle has an active water intrusion from the headliner above the windshield due to windshield bonding and body seal failure. Water is dripping down and entering the dashboard area and shorting electrical control modules behind the media/glove box and media console. Each time the media/glove box is opened, the HVAC system shorts and forces the defrost system to activate involuntarily. The ... Read more
LEXUS ES (2015) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2025
The paint is cracking and it is rusting.
ACURA RDX (2020) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
The rear hatch glass exploded when the driver door was shut. Was parked outside out house in our driveway. Not driven all day.
HONDA CR-V (2022) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Oct 28, 2025
We purchased this vehicle as a Honda Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. I have included a copy of the 182-Point Inspection Checklist that I received when I/we purchased the vehicle. The issue is the weatherstripping on both sides of the middle row. The material does not fit the area and causes wind and weather to effect the interior of the vehivcle. We feel that this issue is a manufacturer defec... Read more
TOYOTA CAMRY (2025) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
I am reporting a recurring safety defect involving the front bumper assembly on my brand-new Toyota Camry Hybrid. The front bumper repeatedly detaches, separates, and pulls away from the vehicle during normal driving conditions. This has occurred multiple times despite repeated repair attempts by the authorized Toyota dealership. Toyota and the dealership have acknowledged that this is a known is... Read more
LINCOLN MKC (2015) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
I’m unable to address recall NHTSA 25V572, Ford program 25S89, a rear camera issue affecting my 2015 Lincoln MKC. The dealership made two attempts ordering parts on backorder to address the recall at my service appointment today. After receiving parts last week, Ford told dealers they do not recommend installing these parts to address the recall—the dealer also said they do not know the proced... Read more
TESLA CYBERTRUCK (2024) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 4, 2026
Incident date: Jan 4, 2026
At approximately 6:30 PM on January 4, I experienced an incident where the passenger front door unlatched, completely by itself without pressing the unlatched button or pulling the manual release. It has since opened itself again in my driveway. And this can be a very serious issue if it worked to unlatch while driving and the door swings open and causes an accident or hits an object or person whi... Read more
HYUNDAI PALISADE (2020) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 4, 2026
Incident date: Dec 13, 2025
Rear sunroof exploded randomly.
FORD EXPLORER (2014) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 4, 2026
Incident date: Jan 23, 2024
In January 2024 we were driving on the interstate when the left front A-Pillar trim part around windshield came off and hit our windshield, then flew off on the highway. We received a recall from Ford in February 2024, to date they claim they still don't have the part to repair, we now have water that leaks into the car when it rains. Which is creating issue inside our car. it has now been two yea... Read more
SUBARU OUTBACK (2019) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 4, 2026
Incident date: Dec 24, 2025
We were driving down an interstate highway going 70 mph on a foggy Christmas Eve 2025 approximately 7 a.m. No cars were close around us. We had been on the road for 30 minutes or so, and it was in the 50-60 degree temperature range. Suddenly we heard what sounded like a gunshot right above our heads. We opened the sunshade under the sunroof, and saw that our sunroof had exploded and left a hol... Read more
FORD F-350 SD (2024) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 4, 2026
Incident date: Dec 21, 2025
Ford Panoramic Sunroof P/N: ml3z-16500a18-c Spontaneously shattered while driving. No foreign object came in contact with the glass. No harsh or unique road conditions during event. No occupants of the vehicle came in contact with glass prior to shattering. The sunroof operation itself, or components adjacent to the sunroof, (e.g. the sunroof shade cover) were not in use during the failure. The g... Read more
CHEVROLET EQUINOX (2026) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 4, 2026
Incident date: Jul 15, 2025
When I purchased the car new, and brought it home I noticed the windows seemed a little dirty, so I proceeded to wash them, At that point I noticed a blurry windshield with what appeared to be sticky spots. No matter how often I washed them it never got better. Went back to the dealer, they washed them, but no better. After making an appointment with the service department they confirmed the w... Read more
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (2010) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 1969
The rust damage to the frame is damaged beyond anything form just regular wear and tear and driver fault. To not be remedied is a real issue. The salt used in the roads and the material used by the car companies isn’t anything myself as a consumer could prepare for.
MINI COOPER S (2015) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Sep 11, 2025
The rear windshield fell out of the top of my convertible. There was no accident or foul play involved. The glue that bonds the window to the top became unglued. This happened at 70,000 miles. The top is made of fabric and the window is made out of glass. Have to you replace the entire top to repair it. Not sure why this is not a recall. It is a well-known problem for the car.
HYUNDAI ELANTRA (2017) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Mar 15, 2022
Year/Make/Model: 2017 Hyundai Elantra ________________________________________ Component or System Involved Exterior paint and primer adhesion on multiple body panels. Affected areas are available for inspection upon request. Description of the Problem This vehicle has experienced progressive paint peeling and delamination over approximately five years. The issue was first reported to Hyundai at a... Read more
HONDA CR-V (2007) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Jan 3, 2026
There was a safety recall for the rear arm control and excessive rust, Honda said they fixed it back in 2018… out of no where my car lost control and caused me to crash, I brought the car back to Honda and the rear arm bracket broke off due to excessive rust however Honda states it was repaired and there is nothing they can do, they won’t even look at the vehicle.
Crash
HYUNDAI SONATA (2017) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
The vehicle’s dashboard continuously displays a “hood open” warning even though the hood is fully closed and securely latched. The hood has been physically inspected and confirmed to be closed, yet the warning persists. The issue appears to be related to a faulty hood latch sensor or switch, which is part of the hood latch assembly. The warning is inaccurate and does not reflect the actual ... Read more
GMC TERRAIN (2015) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2025
First occurrence in September 2015. Rear lift gate acted abnormally, when I was parked,y son opened the lift gate using the normal door handle button, it raised, but as he was loading it lowered onto him. He is small, I had to get out and pull it off of him, it went up and down a couple times and then closed. You cannot stop it from closing down on you if you are trying to load or unload into that... Read more
KIA K5 (2024) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
Water intrusion from A/C system Mold growth inside cabin Health effects Vehicle returned unrepaired / unsafe
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN (2013) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Nov 28, 2025
On the driver side adjacent to the fuel tank, improper drainage for the body frame caused severe rust. Over time the frame of the vehicle becomes a safety hazard and may cause the frame to crack or split resulting in loss of control to the rear of the vehicle.
KIA SOUL (2021) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
Paint chipping and peeling in several places
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2018) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Dec 29, 2025
1-Rear driver-side Power Lift-gate actuator ball bolt snapped right off while rear gate is open. 2- It came right down on my head and caused severe bump and bleeding from a 250 pound rear door. I am 6ft 1 in, but if it is someone small it can cause sever injuries and possible death from the heavy door coming down on the person. 3-problem was looked at by my mechanic and they cannot fix issue as b... Read more
1 injured
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