Observed arrival · 2026-10-29

Cars by Year maps car problems to model years

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A searchable guide to NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and service bulletins by vehicle make, model and year.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-29 issue.

For: Used-car shoppers comparing model years
Worth noticing: The site cautions that complaints are unverified and may be duplicated or inaccurate; its counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Field notes

The homepage provides direct entry points for popular makes and links to recent model-year examples, including a 2023 Tesla Model Y and a 2023 Fisker Ocean. Its recall list includes campaign identifiers, vehicle names, affected systems, and dates. The site identifies itself as independent and says it is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.

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