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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.
1,812
across 303 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.
51,346
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.
2,108
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.
119

2016 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 1,812, 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 Explorer2,4393615261.3
2Ford F-1502,0108414467.5
3Honda Pilot1,679508465.4
4Hyundai Tucson1,615155155.4
5Ford Fusion1,6014513466.1
6RAM 15001,5173817470.5
7Jeep Cherokee1,403129260.8
8Kia Sorento1,241228365.9
9Ford Focus1,176910460.0
10Ford Escape1,079934061.2
11Honda Civic1,071315055.2
12Dodge Grand Caravan99886257.2
13Ford Edge887257264.3
14Chevrolet Malibu83579051.6
15Kia Soul797142162.5
16Chevrolet Silverado 1500790611160.3
17Kia Optima750155365.7
18Hyundai Sonata720106468.1
19Chevrolet Colorado69594055.0
20Tesla Model S6428101870.0
21Subaru Outback64174156.3
22Honda Accord594174058.8
23Nissan Altima55184360.9
24Nissan Rogue53727056.0
25Chrysler Town And Country52135256.5
26Mazda CX-551095055.9
27Jeep Patriot45671454.2
28Jeep Wrangler455115369.8
29Tesla Model X4451121868.6
30Jeep Renegade42942047.5
31Subaru Forester40963159.7
32Chevrolet Equinox39221252.1
33Honda CR-V38933160.2
34Dodge Journey38584362.6
35Ford Mustang37185158.4
36Acura MDX364157368.4
37Chrysler 20034222050.8
38GMC Sierra 150034067159.1
39Toyota Tacoma32324153.8
40Jeep Grand Cherokee30839368.3
41Jeep Compass29191455.0
42Chevrolet Traverse29115050.5
43Kia Sedona29164166.5
44Hyundai Elantra29082161.8
45Ford F-250 Sd28734156.6
46Mercedes-Benz C 300285113262.1
47Nissan Sentra26726055.0
48GMC Canyon26754054.1
49Honda Odyssey266136163.3
50GMC Yukon26535154.7
51RAM 2500256414363.8
52Chevrolet Tahoe25548160.3
53Dodge Dart24975164.9
54Chevrolet Cruze24724054.9
55Honda HR-V23842053.6
56Hyundai Santa Fe23533358.8
57Toyota RAV423533161.7
58GMC Acadia23434052.5
59Hyundai Veloster22141157.2
60Chevrolet Suburban21736159.1

Showing the 60 most-reported of 1,812 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.