Cars With the Most Electrical Problems

Model years ranked by owner complaints about the electrical system (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment). 223,905 such complaints are on file with NHTSA.

Newer cars (2018 and later)

All model years

Frequently asked questions

Which cars have the most electrical problems?

By number of NHTSA owner complaints, the 2000 Ford Focus (1,343), the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country (1,242) and the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country (978) lead the list. Popular models naturally collect more complaints, so also look at the share of each car's complaints that involve the electrical system.

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.