Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed
Most engine complaints by model year
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026. Counts include NHTSA Engine and Engine and Engine Cooling entries.
| Model | Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler | 2024 | 553 |
| Nissan Rogue | 2023 | 430 |
| GMC Yukon | 2023 | 339 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2022 | 279 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2022 | 269 |
| Honda Odyssey | 2025 | 259 |
| Ram 1500 | 2022 | 256 |
| GMC Yukon | 2022 | 252 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2023 | 238 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2024 | 223 |
| Toyota Tundra | 2023 | 217 |
| Toyota Tundra | 2022 | 205 |
| Cadillac Escalade | 2023 | 195 |
| Toyota Tundra | 2024 | 179 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2023 | 177 |
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 engine 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 engine 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.
Both laws also require the problem to be reported within the coverage period. General information, not legal advice.
