Structure
Structure is named in 78,734 complaint component mentions since 1995, 50.3 of every 1,000 across the whole file, peaking in 2014 with 8,278.
1,679 NHTSA recall campaigns cite a component in this group. The model line with the most complaint mentions is the Toyota Sienna (2,685, 280.5 per 1,000 of that line's mentions).
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
Model lines reported most
| Model line | Mentions | Per 1,000 of the line's mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sienna | 2,685 | 280.5 |
| Ford Explorer | 2,497 | 83.7 |
| Dodge Ram 1500 | 1,980 | 133.8 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 1,697 | 214.4 |
| Toyota Camry | 1,558 | 83.1 |
| Nissan Altima | 1,509 | 107.3 |
| Ford F-150 | 1,505 | 51.9 |
| Toyota Tundra | 1,347 | 236.6 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 1,288 | 277.1 |
| Ford Windstar | 1,252 | 65.1 |
| Ford Escape | 1,223 | 65.1 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,179 | 39.7 |
| Honda Odyssey | 1,088 | 106 |
| Ford Taurus | 1,050 | 46.5 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 978 | 172.9 |
| Ford Focus | 928 | 45 |
| Honda Accord | 897 | 41 |
| Jeep Liberty | 854 | 78.5 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 819 | 64.8 |
| Dodge Caravan | 811 | 57.5 |
| Ford Edge | 788 | 83.7 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 785 | 85 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 734 | 65.8 |
| Ford Ranger | 642 | 69.6 |
| Dodge Ram 2500 | 637 | 78.9 |
Fleet-wide reference: 50.3 per 1,000. Lines above that figure draw a larger share of their complaints from this component than the file as a whole.
Sub-components
| Description in the file | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Body | 30,545 |
| Structure | 16,510 |
| Body: Door | 10,549 |
| Frame and Members | 7,920 |
| Frame and Members: Underbody Shields | 2,713 |
| Body: Door: Hinge and Attachments | 2,012 |
| Body: Hatchback/Liftgate | 1,421 |
| Body: Trunk Lid | 992 |
| Body: Tailgate: Hinge and Attachments | 961 |
| Body: Hatchback/Liftgate: Support Device/Strut | 834 |
| Body: Roof and Pillars | 809 |
| Body: Bumpers | 798 |
| Body: Hatchback/Liftgate: Hinge and Attachments | 751 |
| Body: Hood | 733 |
| Body: Hood: Hinge and Attachments | 598 |
Mentions by year
Recalls by year
Recent recall campaigns citing structure
Defect, as filed: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Cracks may develop in the rear subframe.
Consequence: A cracked subframe may have reduced structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. A crack may also diminish handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D165 and D166.
3 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC; manufacturer campaign D165 D166.
Defect, as filed: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles. The bunk ladder may be attached to a wooden mattress insert, resulting in the ladder loosening.
Consequence: A ladder that pulls away from the bunk increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the mattress insert with a metal frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-2099.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.; manufacturer campaign 55-2099.
Defect, as filed: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cedar Creek fifth wheel recreational trailers. The sleeper sofa may block the bunkroom door.
Consequence: A blocked door can prevent or delay occupants from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the swing of the bunkroom door, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-2098.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.; manufacturer campaign 20-2098.
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, and 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach.
Consequence: Detached roof rack crossbars can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 81D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.
16 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); manufacturer campaign 81D.
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain MOPAR roof rack kits with part numbers 68747056AA, 68529228AA, 68529228AB, 68442426AA, 68442426AB, and 68442426AC. The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach.
Consequence: Detached roof rack crossbars can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 82D.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); manufacturer campaign 82D.
Defect, as filed: Light Boy America, Inc (Light Boy) is recalling certain 2020 and 2023 Light Boy GBX12SK light towers. The trailer frame may bend at the tow bar, causing the light tower to detach.
Consequence: A detach light tower can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new bracket or a reinforcement cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 31, 2026. Owners may contact Light Boy customer service at 1-800-421-1244.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Light Boy America,Inc.
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
Consequence: Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026.
3 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Ford Motor Company; manufacturer campaign 26S60.
Defect, as filed: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The connector plates for the driver's seat belt anchor and an interior body joint seam may be missing, resulting in insufficient structural reinforcements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence: A seat belt anchor with a missing connector plate may fail to properly restrain the driver and insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the header connectors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1038.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; manufacturer campaign F1038.
Defect, as filed: Cornell Pump Company LLC (Cornell) is recalling certain 2025 Enclosed Pump Trailers and Utility Pump Trailers. The trailer tongue may become cracked, causing trailer instability.
Consequence: Instability while towing increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cornell will provide instructions to inspect and repair or replace the trailer tongue, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 26, 2026. Owners may contact Cornell customer service at 1-503-653-0330.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Cornell Pump Company LLC.
Defect, as filed: Marathon Industries Inc. (Marathon Industries) is recalling one 2025 Ford F-650 SD vehicle. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.
Consequence: A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Marathon Industries will work with the supplier, Hiab, to inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2026. Owner may contact Marathon Industries' customer service at 1-661-286-1520.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Marathon Industries Inc..
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Consequence: A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
3 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); manufacturer campaign 61D.
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Defect, as filed: US Truck Body Co., Inc. (US Truck Body) is recalling certain 2025 Isuzu NPR HD vehicles equipped with Waltco MDV series liftgates. The deck pins may break, causing the liftgate platform to fall.
Consequence: A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: US Truck Body will work with the supplier, Hiab, to inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge. All affected vehicles are expected to be repair by August 27, 2026. Owners may contact US Truck Body customer service at 1-800-443-0843.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: US Truck Body Co., Inc.
Defect, as filed: Alamo Group, Inc. (Royal Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Royal Truck & Equipment Class 2 Traffic Control trucks equipped with a Wanco sign board. The solar panel screws may loosen, resulting in a partial detachment.
Consequence: A dangling or completely disengaged solar panel may hit other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Royal Truck will provide instructions on how to remove the self-tapping screws and replace with rivets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Royal Truck's customer service at 866-975-0212.
5 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Alamo Group Inc..
Defect, as filed: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2027 Model I trailers. The exterior ladder may not be properly secured to the support backer.
Consequence: The ladder may detach during use, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the ladder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Brinkley's customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2603.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Brinkley RV; manufacturer campaign REC-2603.
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.
Consequence: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S56. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 7, 2026.
3 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Ford Motor Company; manufacturer campaign 26S56.
Defect, as filed: Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers The trailers may have been produced without the installation of the rear impact guard extension channels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
Consequence: A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install the rear impact guard extension channels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers.
Defect, as filed: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB transit buses. The driver's window panel and entrance door vertical joints may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence: The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install rivets along the driver's side window seam and entrance door seam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26512.
3 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: International Motors, LLC; manufacturer campaign 26512.
Defect, as filed: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB and CESB school buses. The driver's window panel and entrance door vertical joints may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence: The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install rivets along the driver's side window seam and entrance door seam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26511.
6 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: International Motors, LLC; manufacturer campaign 26511.
Defect, as filed: Orange EV is recalling certain 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER, 2020-2023 T-Series Tandem Terminal Truck, and 2024-2026 HUSK-e Tandem Terminal vehicles. Improper welding may cause frame rails to crack, leading to rail separation.
Consequence: A detached rail can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the frame rails as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. Orange EV's number for this recall is 2026-SRC-02.
9 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Orange EV; manufacturer campaign 2026-SRC-03.
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S54. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
4 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Ford Motor Company; manufacturer campaign 26S54.
Questions and answers
Which vehicles have the most complaints about structure?
By complaint mentions: Toyota Sienna (2,685), Ford Explorer (2,497), Dodge Ram 1500 (1,980), Toyota Tacoma (1,697), Toyota Camry (1,558). Raw counts reflect how many of each line are on the road as much as anything else; the per-1,000 column shows how large a share of that line's complaints the component takes.
How many recalls concern structure?
1,679 NHTSA campaigns list a component in this group; the 20 most recent are shown above.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall flat files, public domain, dated 15 May 2019 and 24 Sep 2026. Component groups are the first level of NHTSA's component taxonomy.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation flat files, public domain, dated 15 May 2019 (complaints) and 24 Sep 2026 (recalls). See the methodology.