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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.
1,182
across 169 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.
54,057
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.
1,842
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 1,182, 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 Focus3,772118357.9
2Ford Fusion2,51986461.0
3Ford F-1501,78484457.9
4Jeep Grand Cherokee1,645711765.7
5Hyundai Sonata1,55938765.5
6Ford Edge1,13433151.7
7Dodge Dart1,08106051.1
8Kia Optima92345767.6
9Chevrolet Malibu90723049.8
10Kia Sorento880451068.0
11Chevrolet Cruze86517362.2
12Jeep Wrangler837610663.0
13Ford Explorer83197460.2
14Dodge 150069837157.5
15Chevrolet Equinox68533356.0
16Hyundai Elantra65434462.6
17Dodge Charger648014363.7
18Dodge Durango640310562.7
19Chrysler 20063914153.3
20Chrysler Town And Country63405258.0
21Ford Fiesta61713354.7
22Ford Escape60462254.8
23Toyota Camry59132053.4
24Dodge Grand Caravan58416256.5
25Dodge Avenger55413153.8
26Kia Soul51623563.4
27Volkswagen Jetta50018559.5
28Nissan Versa486011763.7
29Volkswagen Passat484111359.3
30Ford Mustang47017154.3
31Honda Civic45623261.5
32Toyota Corolla44615264.4
33Chrysler 30042729264.2
34Nissan Altima42624154.9
35Toyota Prius42546369.0
36Cadillac Srx41713159.0
37Honda CR-V40333360.9
38Fiat 50039624154.9
39Kia Sportage39205463.6
40Jeep Liberty38502660.8
41Dodge Journey37716260.9
42Honda Accord37418163.1
43Dodge Ram 350036619154.0
44GMC Terrain36404359.0
45Hyundai Santa Fe35531656.7
46Jeep Patriot35414356.3
47Chevrolet Sonic35417260.7
48Chevrolet Traverse35405254.1
49Nissan Rogue31922048.1
50GMC Acadia29605259.2
51Hyundai Veloster29616262.3
52Toyota Tacoma29517155.3
53Subaru Outback295416158.3
54Kia Forte29344467.4
55Dodge Ram 250028305155.7
56Mercedes-Benz C25027205152.2
57BMW X5271010156.3
58Mercedes-Benz C 30026736155.1
59Ford F-25026601144.1
60Hyundai Genesis26012149.9

Showing the 60 most-reported of 1,182 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.