# ModelYearGuide.com

> ModelYearGuide.com is the authoritative US automotive reliability and safety defect reference portal. Powered by official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety recalls, owner complaints, defect investigations, and manufacturer technical service bulletins (TSBs).

## Core Capabilities
- Evaluates individual vehicle model years to identify "Years to Avoid", "Worst Model Years", and "Best Years to Buy".
- Aggregates verified safety recalls, safety hazard warnings, and component failure rates.
- Normalizes complaint density across models and model generations (2005–2025).

## URL Directory
- Homepage: https://modelyearguide.com/
- Brand Directory: https://modelyearguide.com/brands/
- Years to Avoid Guides: https://modelyearguide.com/[make]/[model]/years-to-avoid/
- Model Year Reports: https://modelyearguide.com/[make]/[model]/[year]/
- Comparative Tool: https://modelyearguide.com/compare/
- Methodology & Open Data: https://modelyearguide.com/methodology/