Bad Starter Symptoms in NHTSA Records, and Quote Lines
SHORT ANSWER
Manufacturer bulletins filed with NHTSA describe starter complaints as no crank, a starter that grinds or spins at startup, and a whining noise when the vehicle is started. These are reported conditions for specific vehicles, not a diagnosis.
Conditions described in NHTSA records.
- No crank when trying to start the vehicle
Bulletin 10183076 (08-095-20): JEEP RENEGADE 2020 - Starter grinds or spins at startup
Bulletin 10193239 (SB-16-016 03300): ACURA RLX 2014-2016 - Whining noise from the start motor when the vehicle is started
Bulletin 10184748 (08-100-20): RAM 1500 2020 - Starter clicks intermittently and does not turn over the engine
Bulletin 10223781 (S2208000140RevA, filed 2 times): JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2021, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE 2022 - Engine will not crank on initial startup after precipitation and sub-freezing temperatures: water can freeze inside the starter motor
Bulletin 10234629 (A23-023): HONDA ODYSSEY 2018-2023, HONDA PASSPORT 2019-2023, HONDA PILOT 2016-2022 and 1 other model - Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short and an engine compartment fire
Recall 24V107000: certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles - Incorrect attachment nut on the battery positive power supply cable to the starter motor, resulting in excess heat and electrical arcing
Recall 20V467000: certain 2020 F-150 vehicles - Vehicle will not start, or the starter is inoperative or not disengaging
Bulletin 10175767 (20NA088): CADILLAC XT4 2019-2020 - Repeated attempts to start the vehicle when the starter motor fails can cause it to overheat from an electrical overload
Recall 24V576000: certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles
What NHTSA records show.
- 17 light-vehicle recalls received since January 1, 2016 name this part in their title; 0 of them carry the NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory; 1 of them (26V441000) carries the NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory.
- 53 manufacturer communications (revisions and joint re-filings counted once) received by NHTSA in 2020-2024 (light vehicles only) are filed under this part; 14 of them concern remote start, key, radio or display (EVIC) accessories and are left out of the figures below.
- Models named most often in these communications, model years 2009-2023: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2017-2023 (5 communications); RAM 1500 2017-2022 (5 communications); AUDI A8 2011-2021 (3 communications); JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE 2022 (3 communications).
- By make: JEEP 12, RAM 7, CHEVROLET 5, GMC 5.
- Recalls by manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC 8, Ford Motor Company 2, Hyundai Motor America 2, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC 2.
“A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.”
“An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.”
“A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.”
Checked on October 13, 2026.
Lines of a starter replacement quote.
| Line on the quote | In the tool |
|---|---|
| Starter motor (new or remanufactured) | Listed |
| Conditional core refund | Conditional |
| Starting-system test | Listed |
| Access work (parts removed to reach it) | Listed |
| Labor | Listed |
| Shop supplies / disposal fees | Listed |
| Tax written on the quote | Listed |
| Coupon, discount or credit | Listed |
| Questions to ask the shop |
|---|
| What tests were done on the battery, cables and starter before recommending a new starter? |
| Is the starter new, remanufactured or used? |
| What has to be removed to reach the starter on this vehicle? |
| How is the core credit handled, and is it already taken off the total? |
| Are new battery cables, terminals or mounting hardware part of this quote? |
SOURCES
Where the facts come from.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) — Manufacturer communications received by NHTSA 2020-2024 (TSBS_RECEIVED_2020-2024, flat file) (opens an external site)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) — Recalls, NHTSA via U.S. DOT open data (Socrata 6axg-epim) (opens an external site)
LIMITS
What this page cannot tell you.
- RepairWorth does not inspect vehicles, identify a fault from symptoms or recommend a repair.
- NHTSA counts cover light vehicles (cars, SUVs, light pickups and vans) filed with the agency; they are not failure rates.
Content status: Editorial review: AI-assisted, each condition and count checked against the NHTSA records cited, then four adverse QA passes, October 15, 2026; not a diagnosis.