Motor Vehicle Defects Resource Links

Consumer Complaints Search Engine
From the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), part of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Search for or file consumer complaints about vehicles, equipment, child safety seats, and tires.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Guide for Consumers
An FTC auto guide for consumers.

The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing losses from vehicle crashes. News and data related to vehicle safety, including testing and vehicle ratings.

myCarStats
Consumer advocacy Web site with materials on auto recalls, auto defects and consumer complaints.

National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
NADA represents almost 20,000 domestic and import car and truck dealers. In addition, NADA offers consumer information and publishes guides to used cars values.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The NHTSA sets and enforces safety performance standards for motor vehicle equipment in order to reduce death, injuries, and economic losses from motor vehicle crashes. NHTSA also investigates safety defects in motor vehicles and provides consumer information on motor vehicle safety topics.

Recall Campaigns Database
From the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), part of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Search for recalls of vehicles, equipment, child-safety seats, and tires.

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