Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed
Most power train complaints by model year
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026. Counts include all NHTSA Power Train entries, including transmission, axle and driveline.
| Model | Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2022 | 239 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2024 | 201 |
| Ford F-150 | 2023 | 193 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2022 | 191 |
| Ford Maverick | 2022 | 180 |
| Honda Prologue | 2024 | 157 |
| Ford Maverick | 2023 | 133 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2022 | 115 |
| Ram 3500 | 2022 | 115 |
| Ram 1500 | 2022 | 109 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2023 | 108 |
| Toyota Tundra | 2022 | 104 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2024 | 98 |
| Acura MDX | 2022 | 94 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2022 | 94 |
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 power train 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 power train 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.
