Cars With the Most Body Problems

Model years ranked by owner complaints about the body & structure (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim). 88,739 such complaints are on file with NHTSA.

Newer cars (2018 and later)

All model years

Frequently asked questions

Which cars have the most body problems?

By number of NHTSA owner complaints, the 2004 Toyota Sienna (962), the 2020 Ford Escape (670) and the 2017 Ford Explorer (659) lead the list. Popular models naturally collect more complaints, so also look at the share of each car's complaints that involve the body & structure.

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.