Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed
Most brakes complaints by model year
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026. Counts include NHTSA Service Brakes (hydraulic, air and electric) and Parking Brake entries.
| Model | Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade | 2024 | 223 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2022 | 169 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2023 | 156 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2022 | 132 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2025 | 119 |
| Ford Maverick | 2022 | 109 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 2025 | 96 |
| BMW X5 | 2024 | 90 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 2023 | 84 |
| Ram 1500 | 2022 | 74 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2024 | 64 |
| Volkswagen Taos | 2022 | 64 |
| Honda Accord | 2023 | 62 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2022 | 59 |
| Ford F-150 | 2023 | 59 |
Complaint counts come from NHTSA and are unverified owner reports. A high count does not mean every vehicle has the problem or that you have a claim.
How repeat brakes repairs fit the lemon law thresholds
The lemon laws look at your vehicle's own repair history, not at complaint counts for a model. If the same brakes problem keeps coming back after repairs, these are the thresholds that create a presumption:
- Maryland (Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1502): 4 or more repair attempts for the same defect, 30 or more cumulative days out of service, or 1 repair attempt for a brake or steering failure that still fails Maryland safety inspection standards.
- D.C. (D.C. Code § 50-502(d)): 4 or more repairs for the same non-safety problem, 1 or more repairs for a safety-related problem, or 30 or more cumulative days out of service.
Brakes problems can be treated as safety-related, which can lower the number of repair attempts that counts.
Both laws also require the problem to be reported within the coverage period. General information, not legal advice.
