Electrical system: models with the most complaints

47,064 owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system. Model years with the most complaints:

Models	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
2016 Honda Pilot	581	3	55
2017 Honda CR-V	402	6	48
2017 Chrysler Pacifica	394	2	127
2017 Subaru Outback	392	5	157
2019 RAM 1500	382	7	283
2023 Fisker Ocean	380	2	13
2018 Jeep Compass	379	3	130
2019 Subaru Outback	364	1	215
2017 Jeep Cherokee	342	3	65
2019 Jeep Cherokee	341	3	135
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee	339	5	116
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan	314	0	13
2017 Chevrolet Volt	313	4	210
2016 Subaru Outback	309	3	162
2021 Jeep Wrangler	308	7	342
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5	307	3	27
2016 Jeep Cherokee	298	2	117
2018 Honda Accord	296	11	56
2018 Chrysler Pacifica	290	10	147
2018 Honda CR-V	285	5	32
2018 Jeep Wrangler	268	2	186
2018 Subaru Outback	267	2	186
2019 Honda Pilot	266	1	46
2017 Honda Pilot	266	1	24
2018 Honda Odyssey	263	0	54
2020 Subaru Outback	259	3	366
2023 Volkswagen ID.4	232	12	114
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5	227	0	19
2025 Honda Odyssey	227	1	1
2019 Honda Odyssey	223	2	50
2016 Hyundai Tucson	217	2	56
2020 Honda Pilot	214	2	46
2022 KIA EV6	212	4	60
2021 Ford Bronco Sport	212	4	41
2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited	206	3	0
2016 Honda Accord	199	1	29
2021 RAM 1500	198	2	335
2023 Jeep Wrangler	197	2	147
2017 GMC Acadia	193	1	195
2016 RAM 1500	193	10	85
2018 Chevrolet Malibu	192	2	143
2018 Jeep Cherokee	190	2	63
2020 Ford Explorer	186	3	118
2020 Jeep Gladiator	183	0	202
2020 Jeep Wrangler	182	2	304
2021 Volkswagen ID.4	180	4	142
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee	179	2	318
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5	179	2	18
2019 Nissan Leaf	178	1	53
2022 Jeep Wrangler	173	3	193
2017 Chevrolet Malibu	172	0	198
2020 Honda Odyssey	172	0	44
2018 Tesla Model 3	168	14	10
2016 Ford Fusion	166	4	21
2020 RAM 1500	164	0	314
2019 Honda CR-V	164	2	37
2019 Subaru Ascent	160	0	290
2018 RAM 1500	159	4	87
2020 Ford Escape	159	0	78
2021 Ford Mustang Mach E	155	2	180

What to check before buying

Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.

Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.