US vehicle data from the EPA and NHTSA
Years to avoid, recalls and MPG, model year by model year
For 94 popular US models, 2010 to 2026: the model years owners complained about most, NHTSA safety recalls and EPA fuel economy. Every figure comes from EPA and NHTSA files; recall and complaint counts are cross-checked against NHTSA's API, and fuel costs against EPA's formula, before a page goes live.
Latest recalls
Newest NHTSA recall filings for the models on this site.
- 2026 Dodge DurangoOct 22, 2026 · Exterior lighting
- 2026 Chevrolet TraverseOct 21, 2026 · Seats
- 2026 Hyundai ElantraOct 20, 2026 · Wheels
- 2026 Hyundai ElantraOct 20, 2026 · Suspension
- 2022 to 2026 Toyota SiennaOct 20, 2026 · Seats
- 2026 to 2027 Ford F-150Oct 20, 2026 · Body structure
- 2026 Subaru CrosstrekOct 19, 2026 · Suspension
- 2023 to 2026 Honda AccordOct 8, 2026 · Tires
Most searched model years
These are among the model years people in the US search Google for most, counting searches for their recalls and problems or their MPG (Google Keyword Planner, September 2025 to August 2026). At most two years of one model are listed.
- 2025 Kia TellurideRecalls and problems
- 2023 Nissan RogueRecalls and problems
- 2017 Ford EscapeRecalls and problems
- 2014 Ford EscapeRecalls and problems
- 2017 Ford ExplorerRecalls and problems
- 2016 Honda PilotRecalls and problems
- 2024 Nissan RogueRecalls and problems
- 2016 Ford ExplorerRecalls and problems
- 2017 Hyundai TucsonRecalls and problems
- 2016 Kia SorentoRecalls and problems
Pickup trucks
- Chevrolet Colorado2010 to 2012, 2015 to 2026 · up to 25 mpg
- Chevrolet Silverado 15002010 to 2026 · up to 27 mpg
- Ford F-1502010 to 2026 · up to 25 mpg
- Ford Maverick2022 to 2026 · up to 38 mpg
- Ford Ranger2010 to 2011, 2019 to 2026 · up to 24 mpgAvoid 2019
- GMC Sierra 15002010 to 2026 · up to 26 mpgAvoid 2014, 2023
- Honda Ridgeline2010 to 2014, 2017 to 2026 · up to 22 mpgAvoid 2023
- Hyundai Santa Cruz2022 to 2026 · up to 25 mpg
- Jeep Gladiator2020 to 2026 · up to 24 mpg
- Nissan Frontier2010 to 2026 · up to 21 mpgAvoid 2022, 2023
- Ram 15002010 to 2026 · up to 26 mpgAvoid 2019
- Toyota Tacoma2010 to 2026 · up to 24 mpgAvoid 2016
- Toyota Tundra2010 to 2026 · up to 22 mpgAvoid 2022, 2023
Small SUVs
- Buick Encore2013 to 2022 · up to 30 mpg
- Buick Encore GX2020 to 2026 · up to 31 mpg
- Chevrolet Equinox2010 to 2026 · up to 32 mpg
- Chevrolet Trax2015 to 2022, 2024 to 2026 · up to 30 mpg
- Ford Bronco Sport2021 to 2026 · up to 27 mpg
- Ford Escape2010 to 2026 · up to 41 mpgAvoid 2011, 2013
- GMC Terrain2010 to 2026 · up to 32 mpg
- Honda CR-V2010 to 2026 · up to 40 mpgAvoid 2017, 2018, 2023
- Honda HR-V2016 to 2026 · up to 31 mpgAvoid 2023
- Hyundai Kona2018 to 2026 · up to 32 mpg
- Hyundai Tucson2010 to 2026 · up to 38 mpgAvoid 2016, 2022
- Jeep Cherokee2014 to 2023, 2026 · up to 37 mpgAvoid 2014, 2015
- Jeep Compass2010 to 2026 · up to 27 mpgAvoid 2018, 2022
- Kia Seltos2021 to 2026 · up to 31 mpg
- Kia Soul2010 to 2025 · up to 31 mpgAvoid 2020
- Kia Sportage2010 to 2026 · up to 43 mpgAvoid 2017, 2023
- Mazda CX-302020 to 2026 · up to 29 mpgAvoid 2021
- Mazda CX-52013 to 2026 · up to 29 mpgAvoid 2014, 2016
- Mazda CX-502023 to 2026 · up to 38 mpg
- Nissan Kicks2018 to 2026 · up to 33 mpg
- Nissan Rogue2010 to 2026 · up to 34 mpgAvoid 2018, 2023
- Subaru Crosstrek2013 to 2026 · up to 36 mpgAvoid 2018, 2019
- Subaru Forester2010 to 2026 · up to 35 mpgAvoid 2019, 2020
- Subaru Outback2010 to 2026 · up to 29 mpgAvoid 2020
- Toyota Corolla Cross2022 to 2026 · up to 42 mpg
- Toyota RAV42010 to 2026 · up to 43 mpgAvoid 2019
- Volkswagen Tiguan2010 to 2026 · up to 29 mpgAvoid 2018, 2022
Midsize, large and off-road SUVs
- Buick Enclave2010 to 2026 · up to 23 mpg
- Chevrolet Blazer2019 to 2026 · up to 25 mpg
- Chevrolet Suburban2010 to 2026 · up to 23 mpgAvoid 2015, 2023
- Chevrolet Tahoe2010 to 2026 · up to 24 mpgAvoid 2015, 2021, 2023
- Chevrolet Traverse2010 to 2026 · up to 23 mpgAvoid 2018
- Dodge Durango2011 to 2026 · up to 21 mpgAvoid 2012, 2013
- Ford Bronco2021 to 2026 · up to 21 mpg
- Ford Edge2010 to 2024 · up to 25 mpgAvoid 2011 to 2013, 2015, 2016
- Ford Expedition2010 to 2026 · up to 20 mpg
- Ford Explorer2010 to 2026 · up to 28 mpgAvoid 2015 to 2017
- GMC Acadia2010 to 2026 · up to 25 mpgAvoid 2017, 2018
- GMC Yukon2010 to 2026 · up to 23 mpgAvoid 2023
- Honda Passport2019 to 2026 · up to 22 mpgAvoid 2019
- Honda Pilot2010 to 2026 · up to 23 mpg
- Hyundai Palisade2020 to 2026 · up to 34 mpg
- Hyundai Santa Fe2010 to 2026 · up to 36 mpgAvoid 2017, 2023
- Jeep Grand Cherokee2010 to 2026 · up to 25 mpgAvoid 2014, 2015, 2023
- Jeep Wrangler2010 to 2026 · up to 25 mpgAvoid 2018
- Kia Sorento2011 to 2026 · up to 37 mpgAvoid 2011
- Kia Telluride2020 to 2025 · up to 23 mpg
- Lexus RX2010 to 2026 · up to 36 mpgAvoid 2010
- Mazda CX-92010 to 2023 · up to 24 mpg
- Mazda CX-902024 to 2026 · up to 25 mpg
- Nissan Murano2010 to 2026 · up to 29 mpgAvoid 2015, 2017, 2018
- Nissan Pathfinder2010 to 2020, 2022 to 2026 · up to 26 mpgAvoid 2013 to 2015, 2022, 2023
- Subaru Ascent2019 to 2026 · up to 23 mpgAvoid 2019, 2020
- Toyota 4Runner2010 to 2026 · up to 23 mpg
- Toyota Grand Highlander2024 to 2026 · up to 36 mpg
- Toyota Highlander2010 to 2026 · up to 36 mpg
- Toyota Sequoia2010 to 2026 · up to 22 mpg
- Volkswagen Atlas2018 to 2026 · up to 24 mpg
Cars
- Chevrolet Malibu2010 to 2025 · up to 46 mpgAvoid 2013, 2016 to 2018
- Dodge Charger2010 to 2023, 2026 · up to 23 mpgAvoid 2011 to 2014
- Ford Mustang2010 to 2026 · up to 26 mpgAvoid 2011, 2012, 2014
- Honda Accord2010 to 2026 · up to 48 mpgAvoid 2013, 2018
- Honda Civic2010 to 2026 · up to 49 mpgAvoid 2016, 2022, 2023
- Hyundai Elantra2010 to 2026 · up to 54 mpgAvoid 2013
- Hyundai Sonata2010 to 2026 · up to 52 mpgAvoid 2011 to 2013, 2015
- Kia Forte2010 to 2024 · up to 35 mpgAvoid 2019
- Kia K52021 to 2026 · up to 32 mpg
- Kia Optima2010 to 2020 · up to 42 mpgAvoid 2012, 2013
- Mazda32010 to 2026 · up to 33 mpgAvoid 2010, 2012
- Nissan Altima2010 to 2026 · up to 34 mpgAvoid 2013 to 2015
- Nissan Sentra2010 to 2026 · up to 34 mpgAvoid 2013
- Toyota Camry2010 to 2026 · up to 52 mpgAvoid 2010, 2018
- Toyota Corolla2010 to 2026 · up to 52 mpgAvoid 2010
- Toyota Prius2010 to 2026 · up to 57 mpgAvoid 2010, 2012, 2016
- Volkswagen Jetta2010 to 2026 · up to 44 mpgAvoid 2010 to 2013, 2019
Minivans
- Chrysler Pacifica2017 to 2026 · up to 22 mpgAvoid 2017
- Honda Odyssey2010 to 2026 · up to 22 mpgAvoid 2018, 2019
- Kia Carnival2022 to 2026 · up to 33 mpg
- Toyota Sienna2010 to 2026 · up to 36 mpgAvoid 2011
Electric
Comparisons
- CR-V vs RAV4MPG, cost, recalls, safety
- F-150 vs Silverado 1500MPG, cost, recalls, safety
- Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500MPG, cost, recalls, safety
- Camry vs AccordMPG, cost, recalls, safety
- Civic vs CorollaMPG, cost, recalls, safety
- RAV4 vs RogueMPG, cost, recalls, safety
Guides
- Tacoma door handle complaintsData study: 46 complaints, read one by one
- Honda start-stop complaintsData study: 1,357 complaints, by the date filed
- Most-reported problemsData study: 407,500 complaints, 1,223 model years
- Fuel economy since 2010Data study: 55 models, 2010 against 2026
- Check a car for recallsStep by step, with the car's VIN
- Hybrid payback39 models sold as gas and hybrid
- Worst model years77 models ranked by complaints
- Do-not-drive recalls76 recalls on 2010 and newer models