What are Complaints ?

Complaint data submitted to NHTSA helps identify safety issues, detect defect trends, and assess the effectiveness of existing recalls.

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12/8/20241 min read

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists. Complaint information is also analyzed to monitor existing recalls for proper scope and adequacy.

Source: https://www.nhtsa.gov