Across 178 owner complaints to NHTSA, the most reported area is Engine (75% of reports).

Most reported areas

Engine0 75%
133 reports (75%)
Power Train0 35%
62 reports (35%)
Fuel/Propulsion System0 12%
22 reports (12%)
Electrical System0 9%
16 reports (9%)
Engine And Engine Cooling0 3%
6 reports (3%)

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 178 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.