Equipment / Accessories Problems
197 owner complaints · 8 model lines · median failure at 45,000 miles
Among 197 owner complaints for equipment / accessories problems across 8 model lines, the most-reported vehicle is the 2006 Honda Odyssey (42 complaints, typically failing near 22,000 miles). Across all vehicles the median failure mileage is 45,000 miles and the typical repair estimate is $500.
Key numbers
| Total complaints (NHTSA) | 197 |
|---|---|
| Model lines affected | 8 from 5 makes |
| Median failure mileage | 45,000 mi |
| Typical repair estimate | $500 |
| Severity mix | 3 severe · 8 moderate · 0 minor (of 11 vehicle-year patterns) |
| Related serious reports | 24 alleged fires, 18 alleged injuries, 20 alleged crashes |
Worst vehicles for equipment / accessories problems
| Vehicle | Complaints | Typical failure mileage | Repair est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 42 | 22,000 mi | $500 |
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 32 | 42,000 mi | $500 |
| 2007 Honda Odyssey | 21 | 19,000 mi | $500 |
| 2006 Honda Civic | 18 | 18,000 mi | $500 |
| 2007 Mazda CX-7 | 16 | 53,000 mi | $500 |
| 2005 Toyota Camry | 14 | 48,000 mi | $500 |
| 2007 Toyota Camry | 14 | 45,000 mi | $500 |
| 2008 Honda Accord | 13 | 16,545 mi | $500 |
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 10 | 90,000 mi | $500 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Equinox | 9 | 76,000 mi | $500 |
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 8 | 62,000 mi | $500 |
People also ask
What is the most common equipment / accessories problem?
Based on 197 owner complaints in the NHTSA database, the most-reported failure pattern in this category appears on the 2006 Honda Odyssey. Complaint volume reflects how many owners filed reports, not proof of a defect rate.
At what mileage do equipment / accessories problems start?
The median failure mileage across vehicles in this category is 45,000 miles, but the range is wide — the 25th to 75th percentile on individual model lines can span tens of thousands of miles. Individual vehicles fail earlier or later depending on use.
How much does it cost to fix?
The typical repair estimate in this category is $500, with significant spread between model lines — complex components on luxury vehicles can cost several times more than the same repair on a mainstream car.
Are these complaints verified defects?
No. Owner complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified first-person reports. A high complaint count signals a pattern worth checking (open recalls, TSBs, investigations) — not a confirmed defect.
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Source: ProblemsByVin (CC BY 4.0), aggregated from public NHTSA complaint and recall data. Owner complaints are unverified; volume reflects reporting, not per-vehicle defect rates. See Data Sources & Methodology.