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Short answers to questions car owners search for, each one worked out from RideTruth's own NHTSA complaint, recall and EPA fuel-economy data.

  1. Problems by year

    Honda Pilot Years to Avoid: The 2016 Has 1,716 Complaints

    Ranked by NHTSA complaints, the 2016 Honda Pilot leads the 2003-2026 model years with 1,716, nearly double the 2017's 933 and the 2019's 917. The 2003 has 717. Engine complaints lead the 2016, named in 817 of them.

  2. Recalls

    Honda Recalls 2026: 10 Campaigns, One That Lists 10 Models

    Honda has reported 10 NHTSA recall campaigns in 2026 through October 8 that list a model in RideTruth's catalog, up from 8 in all of 2025. The Accord and Pilot are named on 4 each. One campaign, 26V332000 for the front passenger seat sensor, lists 10 Honda models.

  3. Problems by year

    Ford Escape Years to Avoid: The 2013 Has 2,755 Complaints

    Ranked by NHTSA complaints, the 2013 Ford Escape leads the 2001-2026 model years with 2,755, almost tied with the 2017 at 2,698. The 2008 has 2,414 and the 2010 has 2,124. Engine complaints dominate the 2013 and 2017; steering dominates the 2008.

  4. Problems by year

    Toyota Highlander Years to Avoid: The 2006 Has 647 Complaints

    Ranked by NHTSA complaints, the 2006 Toyota Highlander leads the 2001-2026 model years with 647, followed by the 2008 with 600, the 2021 with 540 and the 2019 with 508. Brakes dominate the 2006's record; Transmission & Drivetrain leads the 2021's.

  5. Recalls

    Hyundai Recalls 2026: 19 Campaigns, Elantra and Tucson on 5 Each

    Hyundai has reported 19 NHTSA recall campaigns in 2026 through October 20 that list a model in RideTruth's catalog, more than its 16 for all of 2025. The Elantra and Tucson are named on 5 each, and the Ioniq 5 and Palisade on 4 each.

  7. Problems by year

    Toyota Camry Years to Avoid: The 2007 Has 3,584 Complaints

    Ranked by NHTSA complaints, the 2007 Toyota Camry leads every model year from 1995 to 2026 with 3,584, more than twice the 2009's 1,401. The 2008 has 1,169 and the 2002 has 1,009. The 2007 also has 11 recall campaigns on file.

  8. Recalls

    Toyota Recalls 2026: 20 Campaigns, Already More Than All of 2025

    Toyota has reported 20 NHTSA recall campaigns in 2026 through October 14 that list a model in RideTruth's catalog, two more than its 18 for all of 2025. The Tundra is named on 5, the RAV4 on 4, and the Grand Highlander and Land Cruiser on 3 each.

  9. Fuel economy

    Most Fuel Efficient Cars of 2026: The Prius Leads at 57 MPG

    The 2026 Toyota Prius is the most fuel-efficient gas car, rated 57 MPG combined by EPA. The Hyundai Elantra hybrid is second at 54, and the Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata tie at 51. RideTruth ranked 88 car models by their best gasoline version.

  10. Problems by year

    Toyota RAV4 Years to Avoid: What 9,561 NHTSA Complaints Show

    Ranked by NHTSA complaints, the 2007 Toyota RAV4 leads the 1996-2026 model years with 999, followed by the 2019 with 904, the 2006 with 702 and the 2020 with 649. The 2007 also has 14 recall campaigns on file.

  11. Recalls

    Ford Recalls 2026: 64 Campaigns So Far, Explorer on 20

    Ford has reported 64 NHTSA recall campaigns in 2026 through October 6 that list a model in RideTruth's catalog. The Explorer is named on 20 of them, the F-150 on 14 and the Bronco on 11. Electrical System and Power Train lead the component areas with 10 campaigns each.

  12. Fuel economy

    Best Gas Mileage SUV for 2026: Every Leader Is a Hybrid

    The 2026 Kia Niro has the best EPA combined rating of any gas-powered SUV, 53 MPG, followed by the Toyota RAV4 at 43 and the Toyota Corolla Cross and Kia Sportage at 42. RideTruth ranked 116 SUV models by their best gasoline version.

  14. Recalls

    Mercedes S-Class Recall: Front Brake Hoses That May Leak Fluid

    NHTSA campaign 26V638000, filed October 2, 2026, names certain 2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class vehicles and the 2024-2025 Mercedes-AMG S-Class; Mercedes-Benz estimates 30,064 vehicles are potentially affected. Mercedes-Benz says the front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid, which NHTSA says can lengthen stopping distance. Dealers will replace the hoses free of charge, and owner letters are expected November 27, 2026.

  15. Problems by year

    Infiniti G37 Years to Avoid? Owners' NHTSA Complaints by Model Year

    Of the 2008 through 2013 model years, the 2009 Infiniti G37 has the most NHTSA complaints, 165 of the 533 in RideTruth's data, and Airbags & Restraints leads them with 87. The 2009 has no recall campaign on file; the 2008, 2011 and 2012 have one each.

  16. Recalls

    2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Recall: Toyota Says the System Can Shut Down

    Toyota announced a safety recall on October 7, 2026, of certain model year 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid vehicles, approximately 31,000 in the U.S. Toyota says a fault in an electronic control unit can shut the plug-in hybrid system down while driving, which can mean a loss of motive power at higher speeds and a higher risk of a crash. Dealers will update the unit's software at no cost, and owners are to be notified by early December 2026.

  17. Recalls

    Tesla Robotaxi Investigation: Two NHTSA Reviews, Explained

    NHTSA's records show two open reviews that name Tesla's Cybercab or Robotaxis as of October 14, 2026. Audit query AQ26002, opened September 3, 2026, examines how Tesla certified the Cybercab, a population NHTSA estimates at 1,000 vehicles. Defect petition DP26010, opened October 9, 2026, weighs an allegation that 2026 Tesla Robotaxis (Model Y and Cybercab) exceed posted speed limits in active school zones. Neither is a finding of a defect.

  18. Recalls

    Rivian R2 Recall: A Battery Fastener May Be Improperly Tightened

    Rivian's recall 26V625000, filed with NHTSA on September 29, 2026, covers certain 2027 R2 vehicles whose high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power. The potentially affected population in Rivian's filing is 14 vehicles. Rivian will inspect and repair the connection, or replace damaged components, at no charge, and NHTSA's record puts owner letters at November 28, 2026.

  19. Recalls

    2026 Jeep Cherokee Recalls: Four NHTSA Campaigns and Who Shares Them

    NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee as of October 13, 2026. Chrysler estimates the newest, 26V559000 (tire pressure monitoring software, filed September 1, 2026), potentially affects 201,975 vehicles across several Jeep models. Owners had filed 7 NHTSA complaints on the model year by the same date.

  20. Recalls

    Cadillac Lyriq Brake Investigation: What NHTSA Is Examining

    NHTSA's Engineering Analysis EA26006, opened August 21, 2026, examines a possible loss of brake assist in General Motors vehicles that share the eBoost brake system, an estimated 1,164,820 vehicles. It grew out of a preliminary evaluation of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq opened April 11, 2024. It is an investigation, not a recall, and NHTSA has not announced a defect finding.

  21. Recalls

    Ford Expedition Recall: Headlights That Can Go Dark

    The newest campaign on RideTruth's 2025 and 2026 Ford Expedition recall lists is NHTSA campaign 26V606000, filed September 22, 2026: the headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip that can cause a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. Ford estimates 41,748 vehicles are potentially affected across the 2025 through 2027 Expedition and the 2026 F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty. Dealers inspect and replace the headlight assemblies as necessary, free of charge, and Ford's owner letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026.

  22. Recalls

    VW ID.4 Battery Recall: What Owners Are Told to Do

    Owners of certain 2023-2026 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles are advised to charge only to a maximum of 80% of battery capacity until a repair is ready, under NHTSA campaign 26V630000, filed September 30, 2026. The filing says the high-voltage battery may fail and lead to a fire. The remedy is still under development, interim letters are expected November 27, 2026, and NHTSA's record lists 22,524 vehicles as potentially affected.

  23. Recalls

    2026 Ram 1500 Recall List: Air Bag Connector, Tire Sensors

    Chrysler estimates the 2026 Ram 1500's side air bag recall (26V622000) potentially affects 5 vehicles and its tire pressure monitoring recall (26V623000) 16,385; both were filed September 29, 2026. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2026 Ram 1500 as of October 10, 2026.

  24. News & analysis

    Kia EV3 Price by Trim: $29,890 to $45,890 MSRP

    Kia's US newsroom lists the 2027 EV3 at a $29,890 MSRP for the Light FWD, rising to $45,890 for the top trim, before a $1,495 destination charge. Kia lists up to 321 miles of EPA-estimated range on its FWD Wind and Land trims.

  25. News & analysis

    2027 Honda Civic Type R Price: $49,990 With Destination

    Honda lists the 2027 Civic Type R at $48,695 MSRP, or $49,990 including the $1,295 destination charge, with 315 horsepower, and its October 1, 2026 release says the car starts arriving at dealers in October.

  26. Recalls

    Cadillac Optiq Recall: Windows That May Not Reverse

    The Cadillac Optiq's front windows may fail to detect an obstruction and reverse when closed with the key fob's express-up function (NHTSA recall 26V612000, filed September 24, 2026). General Motors' filing lists 29,347 vehicles as potentially affected. The fix is a free body control module software update, by a dealer or over the air, and owner letters are expected November 9, 2026.

  27. Problems by year

    What Year Buick Enclave Has the Most Complaints? NHTSA's Count

    The 2008 Buick Enclave has the most NHTSA complaints of the 2008-2027 model years in RideTruth's catalog, 535, and its leading area is Transmission & Drivetrain. The 2014 (291 complaints) leads with Airbags & Restraints and the 2010 (275) with Steering, so the three highest years do not share one problem area.

  28. Problems by year

    Which Toyota Tacoma Years Draw the Most NHTSA Complaints?

    The 2006 Toyota Tacoma tops RideTruth's 1995-2026 complaint record with 776 NHTSA reports; the 2005 follows at 703. The leading complaint category also differs by year: Body, Seats & Latches accounts for 244 of the 2006's complaints, while Transmission & Drivetrain accounts for 54 of the 2024's 149.

  30. Problems by year

    Nissan Rogue Years to Avoid: Transmission Complaints by Year

    Nissan Rogue owners have filed 7,276 NHTSA complaints across the 2008-2026 model years in RideTruth's catalog; Transmission & Drivetrain is the single most-named category in the 2008 Rogue's complaints, 156 of 429 (36.4%), but just 46 of the 2018 Rogue's 667 (6.9%) and 74 of the 2023 Rogue's 708 (10.5%), the most-complained-about Rogue year from 2008 through 2026.

  31. Fuel economy

    Mitsubishi Mirage MPG by Year: What EPA Rated It

    EPA rates the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage, the newest model year in RideTruth's catalog, at 37 to 39 mpg combined across its two configurations. Every Mirage model year RideTruth's catalog carries from 2017 through 2023 falls in a 35 to 39 mpg combined range; over the same seven years the Nissan Versa spans 29 to 35 mpg combined and the Kia Rio 30 to 36. Mirage owners have filed 175 NHTSA complaints across the 2014-2024 model years in RideTruth's catalog, more of them, 44, on the 2014 than on any other single year.

  32. Problems by year

    Mazda CX-5 Years to Avoid, Checked Against the CX-30 and CX-50

    The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 508 NHTSA complaints, more than any other CX-5 model year from 2013 through 2026, ahead of the 2014's 374. That count isn't a verdict: RideTruth doesn't rank model years by reliability, only by how many owners filed a report. In 2023 through 2026, the span where the CX-5, CX-30 and CX-50 catalog entries overlap, the CX-5 and CX-50 both peak in 2023, at 62 and 63 complaints, while the CX-30 posts the lowest count of the three in every one of those years. The 2016 CX-5's most-named complaint area is Visibility & Lighting, in 207 of its 508 complaints.

  33. Problems by year

    Honda Civic Years to Avoid? The Complaint Count, Ranked

    Sorted by NHTSA complaints, the 2006 leads the 1995-2026 Honda Civic model years in RideTruth's catalog with 1,449, ahead of the 2007's 1,263, the 2016's 1,079, the 2001's 1,068 and the 2008's 984. The 2006 has 17 recall campaigns on file.

  34. Recalls

    Volkswagen Atlas Steering Recall Also Covers Tiguan, Audi Q3

    NHTSA campaign 26V590000, filed September 11, 2026, covers an estimated 208,724 vehicles: certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 models. A steering-rack mounting bolt can corrode and break, and NHTSA says that can cause a loss of steering control. Owners had filed 24 NHTSA steering complaints on the 2018 Atlas, 37 on the 2019 Atlas, 12 on the 2018 Tiguan, and 1, 10 and 1 on the 2019, 2020 and 2021 Audi Q3, as of September 23, 2026.

  35. News & analysis

    2027 Toyota Highlander Goes Electric-Only, No Price Yet

    Yes. Toyota's fifth-generation 2027 Highlander is battery-electric only, in two grades, with no gas or hybrid version. Toyota's entry grade comes standard with a 77.0-kWh battery, manufacturer-estimated at 287 miles of range in front-wheel drive or 270 miles in all-wheel drive; stepping up to a 95.8-kWh battery, standard on the top Limited grade, raises the estimate to 320 miles on either grade's all-wheel-drive version.

  36. Recalls

    Toyota Grand Highlander Recall: Steering Knuckles May Crack

    Toyota's newest Grand Highlander recall, campaign 26V598000, filed with NHTSA September 17, 2026, covers a manufacturing error that can crack and break the front steering knuckle on 617 vehicles Toyota estimates are potentially affected: certain 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX350, TX500 Hybrid, RX350, RX350 Hybrid and RX500 Hybrid models. Only the 2026 model year is covered; owners had filed 33 NHTSA complaints on the 2026 Grand Highlander as of September 23, 2026, and none of them named steering.

  37. Recalls

    2026 Toyota C-HR Recall Covers Loss of Drive Power

    Toyota filed recall 26V570000 with NHTSA on September 2, 2026, for the new battery-electric 2026 Toyota C-HR. Toyota told NHTSA a software error can overcharge the drive battery, which can shut down the electric drive system and cut drive power; Toyota estimates 8,521 vehicles are potentially affected. Owners have filed just 8 NHTSA complaints on the 2026 C-HR so far, as of September 23, 2026, too few to draw a pattern from.

  38. News & analysis

    Tesla Roadster Reveal: What Tesla Has Confirmed So Far

    Tesla has set October 15, 2026 for the next-generation Roadster reveal. Its X account posted "Roadster event update" on September 28, 2026, moving the event from October 1 because of predicted severe weather for an outdoor-only event: "New date is October 15." October 1 had come from Tesla's "Go for launch" post and Elon Musk's "New Tesla Roadster Unveil 10.01" quote-post on September 12, 2026. Tesla's posts name no venue or start time. This page was last checked October 10, 2026, when the car had not been shown.

  39. News & analysis

    2027 Lexus ES Pricing: Electric and Hybrid Trims Compared

    The 2027 Lexus ES starts at $49,005 for the battery-electric ES 350e, $52,005 for the all-wheel-drive ES 500e, and $51,200 for the ES 350h hybrid, every price including Lexus's $1,395 delivery fee, with the unchanged eighth-generation lineup arriving at dealers in September.

  40. News & analysis

    The 2026 Honda Prelude Returns as a Hybrid Coupe

    The 2026 Honda Prelude is Honda's two-motor hybrid sport coupe, priced from $42,000 ($43,195 including a $1,195 destination charge), with a 200-horsepower combined system and EPA ratings of 46 city, 41 highway and 44 combined MPG, the first new Prelude model year since 2001.

  41. Recalls

    2026 Ford F-150 Recalls: Three Campaigns in One Day

    Yes. NHTSA has five recall campaigns on file for the 2026 Ford F-150 as of September 23, 2026, three of them filed the same day, September 9, 2026: 26V576000 for the rear differential's axle bearings, 26V577000 for the rear suspension's stabilizer rod, and 26V578000 for fuel tank mounting straps, which also covers the 2023 through 2027 F-150. A fourth, 26V550000, filed August 25, 2026, covers body structure joints on certain 2026 F-150, Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles. Owners have filed 12 NHTSA complaints on the 2026 F-150 so far; 2 fall under Transmission & Drivetrain, the differential recall's category, and none fall under Suspension, Fuel System or Body, Seats & Latches.

  42. Recalls

    2026 Ford Explorer Recalls: Air Bags and Engine Campaigns

    The 2026 Ford Explorer has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of September 23, 2026. The two newest are campaign 26V581000, filed September 9, 2026, for a passenger frontal air bag that may not deploy correctly, which Ford estimates potentially affects 7 vehicles, and campaign 26V548000, filed August 25, 2026, for engine piston domes that can fail and cut drive power, which Ford estimates potentially affects 10,001 vehicles across the 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang and Ranger combined.

  43. Recalls

    Chevy Trax Recall Covers Only the 2025 Model Year

    NHTSA's recall campaign 26V539000, filed August 20, 2026, covers a rearview camera that can show a blank or distorted image, but on the Chevy Trax it applies only to the 2025 model year, not 2024 or 2026. The same campaign covers the 2024-2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX and 2024-2025 Buick Envista too, and General Motors' filing puts the potentially affected population at 306,511 vehicles combined. Owners have filed 267 NHTSA complaints on the 2024-2026 Trax as of September 23, 2026, 84 of them on the 2025 model year the recall actually covers.

  44. News & analysis

    2027 Chevrolet Silverado Price: What Chevy Has Confirmed

    Chevrolet lists 2027 Silverado 1500 starting MSRPs from $38,600 for the Work Truck to $77,200 for the ZR2, before a destination freight charge Chevrolet has not yet published for this model year. The outgoing 2026 Work Truck's MSRP was $36,900, and Chevrolet's disclaimer says MSRP excludes destination, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment.

  45. News & analysis

    The 2027 Chevy Bolt Returns: Price, Range and Battery

    Chevrolet's newsroom lists a starting price of $28,995 (including a $1,395 destination charge) for the base 2027 Bolt, an EPA-estimated range of 262 miles from a 65-kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, and a 150-kW peak fast-charging rate that reaches 10% to 80% in 25 minutes; GM confirmed on April 22, 2026 that it was on dealer lots.

  46. News & analysis

    2027 BMW iX3 Price: $61,500 and Up to 434 Miles of Range

    BMW prices the 2027 iX3 50 xDrive at a $61,500 MSRP plus $1,350 destination and handling, with up to 434 miles of EPA-estimated range on its most efficient wheel-and-tire setup. It runs an 800-volt system built to charge at up to 400 kW.

  47. Recalls

    2026 Toyota Camry Recalls: What the 3 Campaigns Cover

    The 2026 Toyota Camry has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of September 23, 2026. The newest, 26V511000, filed August 6, 2026, covers a display fault on Camry Hybrid models that can knock out the seat belt warning light. None of the three campaigns names every 2026 Camry, so a VIN check at nhtsa.gov/recalls is the only way to know if a specific car is covered.

  48. Fuel economy

    2026 RAV4 vs CR-V: The Widest Fuel-Cost Gap Isn't Between Them

    EPA rates six 2026 RAV4 configurations at 38 to 43 MPG combined, and six 2026 CR-V configurations at 29 to 40 MPG combined, including one hydrogen fuel-cell version rated in MPGe. Every number below is one specific configuration's own EPA rating, not a model-wide average.

  49. Problems by year

    Mazda CX-3 Years to Avoid: What the NHTSA Complaints Show

    There is no official 'years to avoid' list for the CX-3. Comparing NHTSA data for 2016 through 2021, the 2016 CX-3 has the most complaints on file, 48, ahead of the 2019's 27. All six years share one 2023 recall for the backup camera; only the 2016 and 2019 have additional campaigns beyond it.

  50. Problems by year

    Kia Telluride Complaints by Model Year: 2020 Leads, 2027 Too New

    There isn't enough NHTSA data yet to call the 2027 Kia Telluride reliable: owners have filed only 20 complaints on it as of September 16, 2026. The 2020 has the most complaints of any Telluride year, 749, and Visibility & Lighting is the area owners name most in it, 326 times.

  51. Recalls

    Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall: Third Fix for the Same Coil Spring

    NHTSA's newest Jeep Grand Cherokee recall, campaign 26V562000 (filed September 1, 2026), covers the rear coil springs, the same part covered by two earlier campaigns, 23V413000 (2023) and 26V051000 (2026). Owners had filed 402 NHTSA complaints on the 2021 Grand Cherokee, 258 on the 2022 and 380 on the 2023 as of September 16, 2026; 35, 22 and 62 of those, respectively, name suspension, wheels or tires.

  52. Recalls

    2026 Hyundai Tucson Recalls: What Five Campaigns Cover So Far

    Yes. NHTSA lists five recall campaigns for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson as of September 16, 2026, most recently campaign 26V400000, filed June 23, 2026, for an instrument panel display that can fail. Owners have filed 82 complaints on the 2026 Tucson so far, fewer than any other Tucson year back to 2022, but the 2026 has also had the least time on the road.

  56. News & analysis

    Heavier Car in a Head-On Crash: What the Star Ratings Miss

    Yes, on change in speed: when a 2024 Toyota Camry (3,750 lb EPA test weight) and a 2024 Ford F-150 (5,500 lb) meet head-on at the same speed, the Camry's speed changes more, by the ratio of the weights, 5,500 to 3,750.

  58. Problems by year

    Silverado 6.2L Engine Problems: The Model Years to Check First

    Among 2014 to 2026 Chevy Silverados, owners filed the most engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 (421) and the 2019 (400), as of September 16, 2026. Our data doesn't split complaints by engine size; for the Silverado 6.2L itself, recall 25V-274 covers 2021 to 2024 trucks built between March 2021 and May 2024.