Common problems, read from the federal record
Before a used car is bought, someone should read its file. These pages summarize the failure patterns that repeat across the NHTSA owner complaint and recall records for the builds buyers check most. Every number comes from the federal databases; none of it is opinion. New here? Start with the data study on the worst used cars by federal complaint count.
- 2018 Ford Escape1,798 complaints · 4 recalls · 16 Warnings
- 2017 Honda Civic596 complaints · 6 recalls · 13 Warnings
- 2013 Ford Focus2,112 complaints · 12 recalls · 18 Warnings
- 2015 Ford F-1504,275 complaints · 14 recalls · 19 Warnings
- 2016 Nissan Altima553 complaints · 4 recalls · 9 Warnings
- 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee1,360 complaints · 10 recalls · 21 Warnings
- 2013 Toyota Camry301 complaints · 2 recalls · 12 Warnings
- 2012 Honda Civic455 complaints · 3 recalls · 8 Warnings
- 2015 Nissan Rogue553 complaints · 9 recalls · 12 Warnings
- 2016 Subaru Outback642 complaints · 4 recalls · 14 Warnings
- 2015 Chevrolet Malibu270 complaints · 3 recalls · 10 Warnings
- 2018 Chevrolet Silverado519 complaints · 7 recalls · 14 Warnings
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