Ford Freestar vs Tesla Model Y
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Freestar | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 3,223 | 7,503 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2007 | 2020–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2023 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 43 | 1,124 |
| Fires reported | 28 | 53 |
| Injuries reported | 46 | 383 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 22 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.7% | 21.1% |
Ford Freestar by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,860
57.7%
Engine & Cooling
254
7.9%
Electrical System
250
7.8%
Body & Structure
138
4.3%
Seats
122
3.8%
Brakes
116
3.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
101
3.1%
Steering
53
1.6%
Tesla Model Y by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
3,290
43.8%
Other & Unspecified
644
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
575
7.7%
Brakes
568
7.6%
Electrical System
541
7.2%
Steering
457
6.1%
Suspension
304
4.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
190
2.5%