vehiclecomplaints derived

{
  "input": {
    "type": "http",
    "method": "GET",
    "queryParams": {
      "make": "honda",
      "model": "accord",
      "modelYear": 2018
    }
  },
  "output": {
    "type": "json",
    "example": {
      "source": "US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (api.nhtsa.gov)",
      "reasons": [
        "1864 complaint(s) on file, including 4 reporting fire and 0 reported death(s).",
        "Most complained-about component: ENGINE (544).",
        "…1 more"
      ],
      "vehicle": {
        "make": "honda",
        "model": "accord",
        "modelYear": 2018
      },
      "verdict": "SEVERE_REPORTS_ON_FILE",
      "complaints": [
        {
          "fire": false,
          "crash": true,
          "deaths": 0,
          "filedOn": "2026-23-08",
          "summary": "Issue 1: Faulty Collision Mitigation Braking System & Subsequent Crash Incident Details: In July of 2025, my vehicle’s automatic braking warning lights randomly activated and triggered an unprompted, …",
          "injuries": 0,
          "odiNumber": 11758960,
          "components": [
            "ENGINE",
            "FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE"
          ],
          "incidentOn": "2025-29-07"
        },
        {
          "fire": false,
          "crash": false,
          "deaths": 0,
          "filedOn": "2026-23-05",
          "summary": "Vehicle: 2018 Honda Accord On [XXX], at approximately [XXX] PM, I was driving on [XXX] [XXX] at approximately 35 mph. The weather was clear and the road was dry. A vehicle ahead of me began turning in…",
          "injuries": 1,
          "odiNumber": 11739724,
          "components": [
            "SERVICE BRAKES",
            "FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE"
          ],
          "incidentOn": "2026-23-05"
        }
      ],
      "disclaimer": "Advisory only, provided as is without warranty of accuracy or completeness. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by vehicle owners and do not represent a finding by NHTSA that a defect exists. …",
      "fireReports": 4,
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-09T01:03:57.199Z",
      "crashReports": 35,
      "topComponents": [
        {
          "component": "ENGINE",
          "complaints": 544
        },
        {
          "component": "FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE",
          "complaints": 335
        }
      ],
      "complaintCount": 1864,
      "reportedDeaths": 0,
      "reportedInjuries": 39
    }
  }
}