Motor Vehicle Defects Resource Links

Consumer Complaints Database
From the Office of Defects Investigation. Search for consumer complaints about vehicles, equipment, child safety seats and tires.

Defective Tires Information Center
Offers news on defective tire problems, recalls, safety issues, and legal rights of consumers.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) /Automobiles
An FTC auto guide to consumers.

The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
News and data related to vehicle safety, including testing and vehicle ratings.

myCarStats.com
Consumer advocate site with materials on auto recalls and consumer complaints.

National Automobile Dealers Association
NADA represents more than 19,400 domestic and import car and truck dealers, dealership managers, and employees. 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 deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. NHTSA also investigates safety defects in motor vehicles and provides consumer information on motor vehicle safety topics.

National Lemon Law Center
Includes information and statutes on vehicle "lemon laws" for all 50 states.

Recall Campaigns Database
From the Office of Defects Investigation. Search for recalls of vehicles, equipment, childsafety seats and tires.

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