NHTSA COMPLAINT DATA
Engine noise by model: what owners report
For each model: how many owners complained to NHTSA, which systems they name, which sounds they describe and at what mileage. Pick your car, read what others report, then check yours with 30 seconds of sound, free.
Ford F-150
21,248 NHTSA complaints
Ford Escape
19,739 NHTSA complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
12,640 NHTSA complaints
Honda CR-V
12,613 NHTSA complaints
Honda Accord
11,119 NHTSA complaints
Nissan Altima
9,151 NHTSA complaints
Honda Civic
8,140 NHTSA complaints
Toyota Corolla
6,252 NHTSA complaints
Toyota Camry
6,224 NHTSA complaints
Toyota RAV4
5,813 NHTSA complaints
Hyundai Elantra
5,771 NHTSA complaints
Nissan Sentra
3,384 NHTSA complaints
NHTSA complaints are unverified consumer reports. Counts, not rates; not a diagnosis. Data: NHTSA public complaints database.