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2016 Vehicles: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

Every 2016 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 listed2016 model years that clear the threshold at which we publish a vehicle page.
1,162
across 175 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.
52,382
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.
2,117
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.
120

2016 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 1,162, most-reported first

2016 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 Explorer2,4672715260.5
2Ford F-1502,0988314468.2
3Honda Pilot1,730508464.8
4Ford Fusion1,6625913466.4
5Hyundai Tucson1,626115154.9
6RAM 15001,5654417470.0
7Jeep Cherokee1,415129260.1
8Kia Sorento1,263218365.6
9Ford Escape1,1931104062.8
10Ford Focus1,185910459.8
11Honda Civic1,083125055.0
12Dodge Grand Caravan1,00246256.5
13Ford Edge931427365.9
14Chevrolet Malibu84169051.0
15Kia Soul824262162.4
16Chevrolet Silverado 1500797712159.9
17Kia Optima762115365.1
18Hyundai Sonata730106467.5
19Chevrolet Colorado716214053.4
20Tesla Model S65210101870.9
21Subaru Outback64434155.7
22Honda Accord613194058.0
23Nissan Altima55544360.4
24Nissan Rogue54477054.7
25Chrysler Town And Country52765256.8
26Mazda CX-551225055.1
27Jeep Wrangler46495369.4
28Jeep Patriot46031453.7
29Tesla Model X4538121869.4
30Jeep Renegade43122047.3
31Subaru Forester41673159.5
32Chevrolet Equinox40071252.3
33Honda CR-V39673160.5
34Dodge Journey38944362.0
35Ford Mustang38095159.3
36Acura MDX378147367.4
37Chrysler 20034532050.9
38GMC Sierra 150034448159.6
39Toyota Tacoma32414153.5
40Jeep Grand Cherokee31359368.4
41Kia Sedona29764165.3
42Jeep Compass29431455.0
43Hyundai Elantra29332160.7
44Chevrolet Traverse29215050.2
45Mercedes-Benz C 300291613263.0
46Ford F-250 Sd29144155.9
47Honda Odyssey27266162.6
48GMC Canyon27144053.1
49GMC Yukon27165155.8
50Nissan Sentra27036055.1
51Dodge Dart264135165.4
52RAM 2500261514364.5
53Chevrolet Tahoe25618159.6
54Chevrolet Cruze25034055.1
55Honda HR-V24462053.4
56Toyota RAV423933162.4
57Hyundai Santa Fe23833359.8
58GMC Acadia23624052.4
59Hyundai Veloster22651156.9
60Chevrolet Suburban22036159.0

Showing the 60 most-reported of 1,162 2016 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.