Newer cars (2018 and later)
| Model year | Acceleration complaints | Share of all complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ram 2500 | 342 | 13% |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 171 | 22% |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | 168 | 14% |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | 161 | 15% |
| 2022 Tesla Model Y | 140 | 16% |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 123 | 18% |
| 2018 Chevrolet Malibu | 114 | 16% |
| 2018 Honda Accord | 111 | 6% |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | 108 | 13% |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 90 | 9% |
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 83 | 5% |
| 2018 Toyota Camry | 74 | 10% |
| 2018 Ford F-150 | 73 | 3% |
| 2024 Jeep Wrangler | 73 | 10% |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 71 | 11% |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 69 | 15% |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 69 | 16% |
| 2019 Honda Odyssey | 67 | 7% |
| 2018 Honda CR-V | 65 | 3% |
All model years
Frequently asked questions
Which cars have the most acceleration problems?
By number of NHTSA owner complaints, the 2010 Ford Fusion (793), the 2006 Ford Freestyle (602) and the 2005 Ford Freestyle (587) lead the list. Popular models naturally collect more complaints, so also look at the share of each car's complaints that involve the speed control & acceleration.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.