Automotive Data Research

Original analyses of public automotive data: NHTSA complaints and recalls, reliability trends and market patterns. Every study publishes its methodology and a reusable dataset under CC BY 4.0.

Studies

September 2026

Forward Collision Avoidance Complaints: 3,186 Reports, 445 With a Crash Flag

Nine equal January-to-August windows: category counts reached a new high in 2026. Model breakdowns, crash flags and reproducible data.

August 2026

Hybrids and EVs Dominate America's Fastest-Rising Vehicle Complaints

Analysis of 49,801 NHTSA complaints received in 2026: electrified models' complaints nearly tripled while the market rose 2%.

For journalists and researchers

You are welcome to cite any figures from our studies with a link to the study page. Each study includes a downloadable CSV of the aggregated data (CC BY 4.0). For custom cuts of the underlying data, interviews or embargoed previews of upcoming studies, contact [email protected]: we typically respond within a day.