Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (21.2% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.6× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 70 · 21.2% | Recalled | Recall 14V355000 · Recall 08V441000 · Recall 10V240000 |
| Steering | 38 · 11.5% | Recalled | Recall 06V105000 |
| Air Bags | 33 · 10% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 25 · 7.6% | Recalled | Recall 14V355000 · Recall 08V441000 · Recall 10V240000 |
| Structure:body | 24 · 7.3% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 21 · 6.4% | Investigation closed | EA08010 → recall 08V441000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 330 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 14V355000 · 2014 · reported 06/23/2014
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V441000 · 2008 · reported 08/28/2008
THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V240000 · 2010 · reported 06/04/2010
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06V105000 · 2006 · reported 04/05/2006
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST MAY BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED AT LOW SPEEDS. ALSO, IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID WERE TO CONTACT HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I HAVE HAD AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH OUR INABILITY TO VIEW THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AT VARIOUS TIMES AND IN VARYING LIGHT CONDITIONS. THIS IS A…”NHTSA complaint 10239373 — filed 08/22/2008 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER MADE REPAIRS AND THE LIGHT DIMMED, HOWEVER…”NHTSA complaint 10204655 — filed 10/02/2007 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD POOR ILLUMINATION DURING THE DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10170906 — filed 10/16/2006 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 70 of 330 NHTSA complaints (21.2%), followed by steering (38), air bags (33), electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (25). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
330 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 29 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 23 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V355000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
