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2012 Vehicles: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

Every 2012 model-year vehicle in our database with enough NHTSA data to publish, ranked by the number of complaints owners have filed. Because all of these vehicles are the same model year, they have had the same amount of time in which reports could accumulate.

Complaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.

Vehicles listed2012 model years that clear the threshold at which we publish a vehicle page.
1,966
across 361 makes
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
53,851
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1,839
distinct campaigns naming a vehicle of this year
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
161

2012 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 1,966, most-reported first

2012 model-year vehicles ranked by owner-reported complaint count
#VehicleComplaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.90 daysRecallsInvestigationsIssue IndexThe Vehicle Issue Index is our own informational metric, not an official safety rating and not a reliability prediction.
1Ford Focus3,760128357.7
2Ford Fusion2,511136461.2
3Ford F-1501,776114458.8
4Jeep Grand Cherokee1,638511765.8
5Hyundai Sonata1,556108766.6
6Ford Edge1,13143152.3
7Dodge Dart1,08106051.1
8Kia Optima91985768.8
9Chevrolet Malibu90513049.6
10Kia Sorento876351068.1
11Chevrolet Cruze86427362.2
12Jeep Wrangler831310663.1
13Ford Explorer82267461.5
14Dodge 150069527158.0
15Chevrolet Equinox68203356.2
16Hyundai Elantra65144462.5
17Dodge Charger648114364.1
18Chrysler 20063804153.2
19Dodge Durango637010562.2
20Chrysler Town And Country63435258.2
21Ford Fiesta61603355.1
22Ford Escape59812254.7
23Toyota Camry58812053.6
24Dodge Grand Caravan58306256.3
25Dodge Avenger55313153.6
26Kia Soul51443564.9
27Volkswagen Jetta49918559.3
28Nissan Versa486011764.2
29Volkswagen Passat483211360.1
30Ford Mustang46907154.0
31Honda Civic45423261.8
32Toyota Corolla44505264.2
33Chrysler 30042519263.7
34Nissan Altima42414154.4
35Toyota Prius42166369.3
36Cadillac Srx41613159.6
37Honda CR-V40053361.5
38Fiat 50039404154.6
39Kia Sportage39225464.0
40Jeep Liberty38512660.8
41Dodge Journey37626260.7
42Honda Accord37238164.1
43Dodge Ram 350036509154.1
44GMC Terrain36414359.9
45Chevrolet Traverse35405255.1
46Chevrolet Sonic35307260.4
47Jeep Patriot35314356.0
48Hyundai Santa Fe35211656.2
49Nissan Rogue31702048.0
50GMC Acadia29635260.7
51Hyundai Veloster29516262.3
52Toyota Tacoma29407154.9
53Subaru Outback291116157.6
54Kia Forte28934468.3
55Dodge Ram 250028325156.1
56Mercedes-Benz C25027205153.1
57BMW X5271110156.3
58Ford F-25026611144.1
59Mercedes-Benz C 30026416154.7
60Toyota RAV426015057.1

Showing the 60 most-reported of 1,966 2012 vehicles. The rest are reachable through their make and model pages.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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