Notes: what the data says
Short answers to questions car owners search for, each one worked out from RideTruth's own NHTSA complaint, recall and EPA fuel-economy data.
Tesla Model Y Suspension Recall: Only 2026 Cars, and Not the First
The Tesla Model Y suspension recall (NHTSA campaign 26V558000, filed September 1, 2026) lists only 2026 Model Ys. As of September 16, 2026, owners of that year had filed 344 NHTSA complaints, and 36 of them name suspension, wheels or tires.
RAV4 vs CR-V vs Tucson: The Cleanest Record Burns the Most Gas
As of September 16, 2026, the 2020 RAV4 (646 NHTSA complaints), the 2023 CR-V (628, with 395 naming steering) and the 2022 Tucson (499) lead their model's 2020 to 2026 years, and the 2025 Tucson already has 412.
2019 Honda CR-V: 316 of 1,091 Complaints Name Driver Assist
Owners filed 1,091 complaints about the 2019 Honda CR-V with NHTSA as of September 16, 2026, and driver-assistance systems came up in 316 of them (29%), more than any other part of the car.
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.
Ford F-150 Years to Check: 2018 Complaints, 2021 Recalls
Among 2015 to 2025 Ford F-150s, the 2018 has the most NHTSA complaints (2,288) and the 2021 has the most recall campaigns (29), as of September 16, 2026.
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.