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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.
1,156
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.
51,839
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.
2,112
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 1,156, 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 Explorer2,4512815261.0
2Ford F-1502,0538014467.6
3Honda Pilot1,703468465.0
4Ford Fusion1,6275513466.0
5Hyundai Tucson1,61995155.1
6RAM 15001,5414417470.1
7Jeep Cherokee1,40699260.3
8Kia Sorento1,250168365.3
9Ford Focus1,181810459.9
10Ford Escape1,1231034061.4
11Honda Civic1,080235055.2
12Dodge Grand Caravan1,00056257.0
13Ford Edge912367366.1
14Chevrolet Malibu83749051.3
15Kia Soul812192162.6
16Chevrolet Silverado 1500794712160.2
17Kia Optima75495365.1
18Hyundai Sonata72596467.8
19Chevrolet Colorado707144054.3
20Tesla Model S6468101870.5
21Subaru Outback64354155.9
22Honda Accord604174058.3
23Nissan Altima55394360.4
24Nissan Rogue54047055.3
25Chrysler Town And Country52545256.6
26Mazda CX-551035055.4
27Jeep Wrangler460135369.6
28Jeep Patriot45841453.7
29Tesla Model X4484121868.9
30Jeep Renegade43022047.5
31Subaru Forester41493159.6
32Chevrolet Equinox39661252.2
33Honda CR-V39353160.0
34Dodge Journey38644362.1
35Ford Mustang377105158.7
36Acura MDX374207368.4
37Chrysler 20034442051.0
38GMC Sierra 150034158159.2
39Toyota Tacoma32314153.8
40Jeep Grand Cherokee31059368.7
41Kia Sedona296104166.6
42Jeep Compass29381455.0
43Chevrolet Traverse29225050.8
44Hyundai Elantra29272161.7
45Ford F-250 Sd28954156.6
46Mercedes-Benz C 300286113262.4
47Nissan Sentra27046055.1
48Honda Odyssey26996163.1
49GMC Canyon26824053.8
50GMC Yukon26735154.9
51RAM 2500258514364.3
52Dodge Dart257145165.7
53Chevrolet Tahoe25648159.9
54Chevrolet Cruze25034055.4
55Honda HR-V23922052.6
56Toyota RAV423953162.4
57Hyundai Santa Fe23613358.4
58GMC Acadia23634053.1
59Hyundai Veloster22221156.6
60Chevrolet Suburban22046159.7

Showing the 60 most-reported of 1,156 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.