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Why it matters
Most buyers check price. Few check the safety record.
A vehicle may look fine on a dealer lot but have hundreds of NHTSA complaints about brake failure, fire risk, or sudden acceleration. A quick lookup takes 10 seconds and can save you from a dangerous purchase — or help you push for an open recall repair.
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2020 Toyota Camry
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2020 Chevy Silverado
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What we show
Everything NHTSA knows about your vehicle.
Total Complaints Filed
Every driver complaint submitted to NHTSA for the exact make, model, and year.
Crash & Fire Flags
Which complaints involve a crash or fire — the highest-risk scenarios.
Injuries & Deaths
How many injuries and fatalities have been reported across all complaints.
Most Complained-About Parts
The components owners flag most often — brakes, engine, steering, and more.
Active Recalls
Every NHTSA recall issued for the vehicle, with the affected component and remedy.
Park-It Warnings
Recalls where NHTSA advises owners not to drive until the vehicle is repaired.
Overall Safety Rating
NHTSA 5-Star crash test result — the single number that summarizes safety.
Frontal & Side Crash Ratings
Separate star ratings for front and side impact crash protection.
Rollover Resistance
How stable the vehicle is — rated from 1 to 5 stars by NHTSA.
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