Owner lawsuits are not only about brakes and airbags. Some target oddities, from glass that allegedly shatters on its own to mirrors that shake and off-road tires that allegedly do not fit the wheel wells. Here are ten odd defect complaints, each drawn from a lawsuit, settlement or recall record.
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1. Nissan Rogue: Rear Glass Under Fire
A January 2026 class action alleges that 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue models are equipped with rear windshields that can shatter or explode. The complaint appears in a class action listing that gives the years and the defect.
The claim remains an allegation, and nothing in the listing shows a court finding or a Nissan response. The model years named, 2021 through 2025, are the ones the suit says carry the glass in question. The January 2026 filing date makes it one of the more recent complaints on this list, and no settlement is reported in the listing.
2. Mitsubishi Outlander: A Hood That Flutters
A May 2026 settlement ended a class action over a fluttering hood on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The complaint centered on a hood that allegedly flutters, an unusual grievance when most defect suits involve engines or brakes.
Because the case settled, the listing still describes the defect as alleged. Only the 2022 model year is named, so owners of other Outlander years have no basis in that listing to assume they are covered. A settlement in May 2026 puts this case among the resolved ones, though the listing does not say what terms were reached or whether a payout was involved.
3. Subaru Crosstrek: The Shaking Mirror
A September 2024 lawsuit says the driver-side mirrors on 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and Ascent models shake and vibrate while driving. ClassAction.org files the driver-side mirror vibration suit as a defect claim covering both nameplates.
A shaking mirror affects visibility rather than a mechanical system, though the suit frames it as a defect. It remains a claim, and the listing reports no ruling. The Ascent is named in the same filing. The September 2024 filing date makes it among the older complaints here, and the listing offers no later update on whether the case was resolved or dismissed.
4. Subaru Ascent: Same Suit, Second Model
The 2024 Subaru Ascent is named in the same September 2024 mirror complaint as the Crosstrek, which says driver-side mirrors shake and vibrate while driving. The filing covers both models for the 2024 model year.
Because the two share one case, the allegation is identical and no separate Ascent-only defect is listed. As with any lawsuit claim, the description reflects what plaintiffs say rather than a court finding. Readers comparing the two nameplates should note that the listing names only the 2024 model year, so earlier or later Ascents are not part of the claim described.
5. Kia Carnival: The Door That Slams
NHTSA recall 23V236000 says the auto-reverse on the Kia Carnival’s power sliding doors may not activate in all situations, so a door could close on an occupant. The NHTSA recall record sits beside an October 2024 suit alleging that 2022-2023 sliding doors close with excessive force.
This is the one entry here backed by a federal recall record, which sets it apart from claims that rest on a lawsuit alone. The recall text describes a risk to occupants, while the suit concerns closing force.
6. Ford Mustang Mach-E: Latches Without Power
A February 2025 suit says the Ford Mustang Mach-E’s electronic door latches are useless if the vehicle’s battery dies, locking occupants out or in. The electronic door latch suit is listed by ClassAction.org.
The allegation concerns latches that depend on electrical power rather than a part that wears out. It remains a claim as listed, and the listing gives no outcome or response from Ford. The filing dates to February 2025, and no resolution is mentioned, so the case should be read as an allegation without any outcome on record in the listing.
7. Toyota Tacoma: Brake Lines Packed With Mud
A February 2025 suit says Toyota Tacoma rear brake lines can be damaged by mud and dirt build-up. The Tacoma brake line lawsuit also questions how effective a recall was, according to ClassAction.org’s summary.
Mud is an ordinary part of truck use, which makes the complaint notable. The filing is an allegation, and the listing does not specify which Tacoma model years are involved. The filing date is February 2025, and the listing is a short summary, so details such as the number of affected trucks or the earlier recall’s number are not available here.
8. Ford Transit Trail: Tires That Do Not Fit
A suit claims the Ford Transit Trail’s wheel-well geometry cannot accommodate its 30.5-inch off-road tires. The wheel-well geometry lawsuit was listed in May 2025, and a settlement followed in October 2026.
The complaint stands out because the tires belong to the Trail trim package itself. The settlement terms are not in the material available, so what owners receive is not stated here. The October 2026 settlement means the dispute has moved past the filing stage, though the listing gives no detail on what the settlement provides.
9. Lincoln Corsair: Trouble Flat Towing
An August 2026 suit alleges flat-tow problems on 2021-2025 Lincoln Corsairs, which Ford addressed in a service campaign. Flat towing means pulling a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The Corsair flat-tow suit is the newest complaint on this list.
The listing mentions the service campaign but does not describe what it changed or whether owners consider it sufficient. The suit remains an allegation, with no outcome reported. Five model years, 2021 through 2025, fall within the claim, so owners across that range are the group the suit describes.
10. Dodge Grand Caravan: Sliding Door Lock Actuator
A June 2025 settlement covers a faulty sliding door lock actuator in 2017-2018 Dodge Grand Caravans, with warranty extensions and reimbursements for repair costs described in the listing.
Relief is spelled out here, unlike the pending complaints above. Eligibility details are not in the listing, so owners of those two model years would need the settlement terms themselves to know what applies. The settlement dates to June 2025, and it covers only the 2017 and 2018 model years, so later Grand Caravans are outside what the listing describes.
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