Owners have filed 120 complaints
about the 2013 Ford Focus Electric with NHTSA between 2013 and 2024.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 5 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 99
Against the median year of the Ford Focus Electric. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 9
1.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
86% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2013 compares with every other Ford Focus Electric
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
54.6%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
7165.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
1412.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
76.4%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
87.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
32.8%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
10.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 2013peak 47Feb 2024
NHTSA investigations into the 2013 Ford Focus Electric
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP22005Opened 27 Jan 2023Closed 7 Aug 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after Marc...
RQ19005Opened 19 Dec 2019Closed 7 Feb 2022LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Door Latch Failures
In December 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 235 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (MY) 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, and 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Some VOQs reported the failure occurred after the latch had been remedied under a prior recall which involved fracture of the latch pawl spring tab due to thermally induced cyclic fatigue. Other VOQs alleged a similar failure in vehicles not previously recalled. A latch with a fractured pawl sprin...
PE16001Opened 16 Jan 2016Closed 29 Oct 2016LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Door Latch Failure
In January, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation based on consumers' allegations of doors failing to latch and/or inadvertently opening on model year (MY) 2012-2013 Ford Focus vehicles (subject vehicles).ODI has received 464 unique reports related to the alleged problem, with over 200 claiming that the door(s) opened inadvertently while the vehicle was in motion.One consumer alleged an injury that occurred while driving when a door inadvertently opened and then closed on a child's arm.Another alleged that a door that inadvertently opened struck a parked...
PE13031Opened 6 Sep 2013Closed 15 Nov 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Electric powertrain propulsion failure
In an October 28, 2013 letter to NHTSA, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a recall notice identifying a defect in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software in approximately 2,456 model year (MY) 2012 through 2014 Ford Focus Electric vehicles manufactured from September 15, 2011 through August 23, 2013 (Recall No. 13V-523).According to Ford, PCM software faults may cause a complete loss of powertrain torque.When this condition occurs, drivers receive a red triangle indicator and the message Stop Safely Now in the instrument cluster.In addition, vehicle brake and steering systems will conti...
Recalls on the 2013 Ford Focus Electric
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
18V592000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
Risk: An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
13V523000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through August 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a powertrain control module software problem may result in a stall-like condition.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus Electric vehicles and 2013 C-Max vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Access Push Button Start System. In the affected vehicles, there is no audible chime when the vehicle is operational and the driver's door is opened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: Without an audible door chime, a vehicle owner may open the door and exit the vehicle without being reminded that the vehicle is still operational, leaving the vehicle susceptible to theft.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 38,000 milesLOS Altos, CACrash1 injured
POWER TRAIN
THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED WHILE PARKING PERPENDICULAR IN A PARKING STRUCTURE; DRIVER HAD SLOWED/BRAKED, TO 5 MILES OR LESS, TO PARK AND TAKEN HER FOOT OFF THE GAS AND PRESSED THE BRAKE. ABRUPTLY THE CAR ACCELERATED AND THE CAR CRASHED INTO THE WALL IN FRONT WITH THE DRIVER AIR BAGS ACTIVATED AND FRONT BUMPER CRUSHED.
NHTSA complaint #10984802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 50,000 milesBenbrook, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus Electric. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while the battery was fully charged. The message "Stop Safely Now" was displayed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under Ford Campaign Number: 15N03 because the campaign had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
NHTSA complaint #11574025 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesMunster, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus Electric. The contact stated while turning off the vehicle, the lights and radio remained operational which resulted in the battery being drained. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
NHTSA complaint #11427840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,000 milesLivermore, CA
POWER TRAIN
CAR STOPPED ON MOTION WITH AN ALARM STOP SAFELY NOW, WHEELS LOST POWER, STEERING WHEEL WAS ABLE TO FUNCTION SO CAR HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
NHTSA complaint #11231056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,500 milesRochester, NH
POWER TRAIN
SO I WAS DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT IN THE RAIN AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS JUMPING AROUND A LITTLE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL FLASHED A COUPLE TIMES AND I THOUGHT 'OH IT'S JUST CAUSE THE RAIN' WELL TODAY THE SAME THING WAS HAPPENING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THEN I GOT A WARNING LIGHT SAYING 'LOW BRAKE FLUID' AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DOING 30MPH. IT WENT AWAY AND DROVE FINE BUT IT WILL POP UP EVERY 4 MILES OR SO SAYING LOW BRAKE FLUID
NHTSA complaint #11193717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,500 milesRochester, NH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SO I WAS DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT IN THE RAIN AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS JUMPING AROUND A LITTLE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL FLASHED A COUPLE TIMES AND I THOUGHT 'OH IT'S JUST CAUSE THE RAIN' WELL TODAY THE SAME THING WAS HAPPENING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THEN I GOT A WARNING LIGHT SAYING 'LOW BRAKE FLUID' AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DOING 30MPH. IT WENT AWAY AND DROVE FINE BUT IT WILL POP UP EVERY 4 MILES OR SO SAYING LOW BRAKE FLUID
NHTSA complaint #11193717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,500 milesRochester, NH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SO I WAS DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT IN THE RAIN AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS JUMPING AROUND A LITTLE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL FLASHED A COUPLE TIMES AND I THOUGHT 'OH IT'S JUST CAUSE THE RAIN' WELL TODAY THE SAME THING WAS HAPPENING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THEN I GOT A WARNING LIGHT SAYING 'LOW BRAKE FLUID' AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DOING 30MPH. IT WENT AWAY AND DROVE FINE BUT IT WILL POP UP EVERY 4 MILES OR SO SAYING LOW BRAKE FLUID
NHTSA complaint #11193717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,000 milesHillsboro, OR
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STOP ENGINE NOW WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VANCOUVER AUTO GROUP (6804 NE 40TH ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98661, 360-992-7285) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. REPAIRS WERE MADE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000.
NHTSA complaint #11155246 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesLaredo, TX
STEERING:COLUMN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT, THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE KEPT GOING STRAIGHT. THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A SIDEWALK AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
NHTSA complaint #11141863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesTampa, FL
STEERING
WHILE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND STATIONARY, I TURNED ON THE CAR AND THE "POWER STEERING ASSIST" WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT OPERABLE AND THE STEERING WENT INTO MANUAL MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. AFTER THE MECHANIC EVALUATED THIS, IT WAS DETERMINED THE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE PART ALONE IS $1100 AND THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR. RATHER COSTLY. THERE ARE MANY, MANY COMPLAINTS FOUND ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE WITH A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH. OTHER FORD CARS HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL ON THIS PART. IT SEEMS PARTICULARLY ODD AND EXTREMELY IRRESPONSIBLE ON FORD'S BEHALF TO NOT CONCEDE TO THE DEFECT ON THIS PARTICULAR YEAR/MAKE/MODEL AND ISSUE A RECALL FOR REPLACEMENT AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER.
NHTSA complaint #11088899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richmond, IN
ENGINE
TAKATA RECALL. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING SO WHEN I DRIVE IT JERKS AND FEELS AS IF IT DOESN'T WANT TO GO. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT IT WAS BECAUS THERE'S A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE UNSERVICEABLE. I WAS GOING TO A LEAST GET THE FLUID CHANGED IN THE TRANSMISSION BUT THERE'S NONDIPSTICK AND I WAS TOLD IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE CHANGED AND IT'S THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS TOLD BY MORE THAN ONE PERSON THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND I'VE ONLY OWNED THIS YEAR FOR A YEAR AND A HALF AND OWN 10,000 ON IT.
NHTSA complaint #11088638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Worth, Texas, TX
POWER TRAIN
THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET HELP FOR A LONG TIME AND IT SEEM LIKE NOT ONE HAS HEARD ME , NOT EVEN THE DEALER, AND NOW HEAR IT IS MY CAR IS HAVING TROUBLE LIKE THE TRUNK WONT OPEN AND WE TIDE A STREAM ON IT AND THE LIGHTS STAY ON OVER A HOUR. AND CAR JERK WHEN TAKEING OFF IN SPEED WHEN CHANGE GEARS.
NHTSA complaint #11053394 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Worth, Texas, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET HELP FOR A LONG TIME AND IT SEEM LIKE NOT ONE HAS HEARD ME , NOT EVEN THE DEALER, AND NOW HEAR IT IS MY CAR IS HAVING TROUBLE LIKE THE TRUNK WONT OPEN AND WE TIDE A STREAM ON IT AND THE LIGHTS STAY ON OVER A HOUR. AND CAR JERK WHEN TAKEING OFF IN SPEED WHEN CHANGE GEARS.
NHTSA complaint #11053394 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Worth, Texas, TX
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET HELP FOR A LONG TIME AND IT SEEM LIKE NOT ONE HAS HEARD ME , NOT EVEN THE DEALER, AND NOW HEAR IT IS MY CAR IS HAVING TROUBLE LIKE THE TRUNK WONT OPEN AND WE TIDE A STREAM ON IT AND THE LIGHTS STAY ON OVER A HOUR. AND CAR JERK WHEN TAKEING OFF IN SPEED WHEN CHANGE GEARS.
NHTSA complaint #11053394 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington , TX, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I BOUGHT THIS CAR AT HONDA IN ARLINGTON OFF OF 20 HWY IN 2013 I TOOK IT BACK WHEN I BOUGHT IT THAT WAS PRE USED , AND THEN IT SEEM LIKE THEY DID NOT WANT IT BACK AND NEVER WANT TO FIX IT . AND THE TRANS MISSION IS NOT WANT TO PUT DUE TO A LOUD NOISE, AND THEN THE TRUCK WANT OPEN AND THE LIGHT WANTED GO OFF AND THE ALARM WANT COME ON, TAKEN TO DON DAVIS AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME AND I AM DISABLE, AND I HAVE MY LITTLE GRANDCHILD THAT IS 6 MONTHS OLD AND SHE RIDE EVERYDAY AND I HOPE WE DON'T GET IN THIS CAR. PLEASE HELP US I HAVE PUT THIS ON MANY TIMES. THE DOOR WAS A RECALL AND WHEN TO DON DAVIS AND THEY ARE HAVE WAY FIX. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #11051123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington , TX, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I BOUGHT THIS CAR AT HONDA IN ARLINGTON OFF OF 20 HWY IN 2013 I TOOK IT BACK WHEN I BOUGHT IT THAT WAS PRE USED , AND THEN IT SEEM LIKE THEY DID NOT WANT IT BACK AND NEVER WANT TO FIX IT . AND THE TRANS MISSION IS NOT WANT TO PUT DUE TO A LOUD NOISE, AND THEN THE TRUCK WANT OPEN AND THE LIGHT WANTED GO OFF AND THE ALARM WANT COME ON, TAKEN TO DON DAVIS AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME AND I AM DISABLE, AND I HAVE MY LITTLE GRANDCHILD THAT IS 6 MONTHS OLD AND SHE RIDE EVERYDAY AND I HOPE WE DON'T GET IN THIS CAR. PLEASE HELP US I HAVE PUT THIS ON MANY TIMES. THE DOOR WAS A RECALL AND WHEN TO DON DAVIS AND THEY ARE HAVE WAY FIX. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #11051123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington , TX, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I BOUGHT THIS CAR AT HONDA IN ARLINGTON OFF OF 20 HWY IN 2013 I TOOK IT BACK WHEN I BOUGHT IT THAT WAS PRE USED , AND THEN IT SEEM LIKE THEY DID NOT WANT IT BACK AND NEVER WANT TO FIX IT . AND THE TRANS MISSION IS NOT WANT TO PUT DUE TO A LOUD NOISE, AND THEN THE TRUCK WANT OPEN AND THE LIGHT WANTED GO OFF AND THE ALARM WANT COME ON, TAKEN TO DON DAVIS AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME AND I AM DISABLE, AND I HAVE MY LITTLE GRANDCHILD THAT IS 6 MONTHS OLD AND SHE RIDE EVERYDAY AND I HOPE WE DON'T GET IN THIS CAR. PLEASE HELP US I HAVE PUT THIS ON MANY TIMES. THE DOOR WAS A RECALL AND WHEN TO DON DAVIS AND THEY ARE HAVE WAY FIX. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #11051123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,000 milesManning, SC
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. WHILE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, THE STEERING WHEEL INADVERTENTLY LOCKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCLAUGHLIN (950 N MAIN ST, SUMTER, SC 29150 (803) 773-1481) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
NHTSA complaint #11039150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,580 milesEmmetsburg, IA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1898
NHTSA complaint #11023352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,580 milesEmmetsburg, IA
ENGINE
1898
NHTSA complaint #11023352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,000 milesLOS Altos, CACrash1 injured
POWER TRAIN
THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED WHILE PARKING PERPENDICULAR IN A PARKING STRUCTURE; DRIVER HAD SLOWED/BRAKED, TO 5 MILES OR LESS, TO PARK AND TAKEN HER FOOT OFF THE GAS AND PRESSED THE BRAKE. ABRUPTLY THE CAR ACCELERATED AND THE CAR CRASHED INTO THE WALL IN FRONT WITH THE DRIVER AIR BAGS ACTIVATED AND FRONT BUMPER CRUSHED.
NHTSA complaint #10984802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,300 milesFate, TX
POWER TRAIN
STOP SAFELY NOW WARNING ON DASH. CAR WILL NOT MOVE. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER AGAIN. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME TO OCCUR IN 7 WEEKS. BEEN AT THE DEALER MOST OF THE TIME SINCE BUYING IT ON 12/16/2016. FORD NEEDS TO SEND AN ENGINEER TO RECTIFY THE ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE IS INJURED OR KILLED DUE TO THIS SAFETY DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #10949758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 33,000 milesPierceton, IN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DOORS LOCK AND CAN NOT GET OUT OF MY CAR LOCKED IN SETTING STILL COULD NOT BE OPENED BY PERSON TO HELP ME GET OUT OF CAR, LOCK LOCKED ME IN TOTALY
NHTSA complaint #10908352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 33,000 milesPierceton, IN
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
DOORS LOCK AND CAN NOT GET OUT OF MY CAR LOCKED IN SETTING STILL COULD NOT BE OPENED BY PERSON TO HELP ME GET OUT OF CAR, LOCK LOCKED ME IN TOTALY
NHTSA complaint #10908352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,000 milesSAN Mateo, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE "STOP SAFELY NOW" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
NHTSA complaint #10907210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesPalm Springs, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WAS DRIVING IN FROM LA TO PALM SPRING AT 11:00PM. AND THE DRIVERS DOOR AJAR LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING. HAD TO TIE IT CLOSED WITH ROPE AND A BUNGEE CORD THAT I NOW HAVE TO CARRY IN MY CAR, BECAUSE THIS THE SECOND LATCH THAT HAS BROKEN IN MY CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10894612 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.