Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

42 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
11

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

sudden stalling 4rollaway 3software faults 1
A recent report: After placing vehicle in Park, vehicle rolled away and destroyed my mailbox. Luckily I was able to stop it inches away from neighbors car. There is a recall for other years, but none for this year…
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After placing vehicle in Park, vehicle rolled away and destroyed my mailbox. Luckily I was able to stop it inches away from neighbors car. There is a recall for other years, but none for this year. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer yet, however, after talking to the dealership service department, it is a common problem and would cost a lot to repair

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11649597 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
9

Most reports here involve fire.

fire 1premature wear 1
A recent report: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO CLIMB OVER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND EXIT THROUGH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO CLIMB OVER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND EXIT THROUGH THE PASSENGER DOOR. THE CONTACT, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, STATED THAT THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE THAT CONTROLLED ALL OF THE LOCKING MECHANISMS IN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION WHILE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. FURTHERMORE, BOTH OF THE REAR SLIDING DOORS EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FAILURES. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11132740 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
7

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

premature wear 5loss of braking 1rollaway 1
A recent report: VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT ON JULY 16,2018 AND A CONTRIBUTING WAS A WORN BRAKE SYSTEM BY MY EMPLOYER'S VEHICLE. THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED REPAIRS AND IT WAS BROUGHT SUPERVISIONS ATTENTION…
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VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT ON JULY 16,2018 AND A CONTRIBUTING WAS A WORN BRAKE SYSTEM BY MY EMPLOYER'S VEHICLE. THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED REPAIRS AND IT WAS BROUGHT SUPERVISIONS ATTENTION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I WAS TERMINATED BECAUSE OF THEIR VEHICLE BEING UNSAFE. THE COMPANY THAT OWNS THIS VEHICLE IS IOCAFANO'S CATERING SERVICE AT 1739 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD.THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING TOWARD I-95 HEADED TO SAVANNAH GEORGIA FOR A FOOD DELIVERY WHEN IT WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISON.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11121071 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
3

Most reports here involve fluid leaks.

fluid leaks 1loss of steering 1
A recent report: THE VEHICLE HAS A VERY LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. I INSTALLED BALANCED BRAND NEW TIRES, CAR DOES NOT PULL TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. TURN SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT AND THE NOISE…
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THE VEHICLE HAS A VERY LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. I INSTALLED BALANCED BRAND NEW TIRES, CAR DOES NOT PULL TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. TURN SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT AND THE NOISE DISAPPEARS. ONCE THE WHEEL IS STRAIGHT THE NOISE COMES BACK VERY LOUD..

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11112024 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
11

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 1corrosion 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle drover over the pump in the road and both the front driver's side and front…
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The contact owns a 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle drover over the pump in the road and both the front driver's side and front passenger side wheel exterior fender flares along with the front grill had dislodged from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the plastic clips attaching the parts to the body of the vehicle had failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11578744 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
1

Most reports here involve other issues. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

other issues 1
A recent report: CAR RAN INTO GUARD RAILS ON SIDE OF ROAD TURNED I QUARTER OVER HAD TO BE TOTALED IT MAY BECAUSE OF HALF SHAFTS MADE IN TURKEY THAT WERE LEMONS. *JS

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10985576 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 42 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2025, roughly 3 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.