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 — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (16.7% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints here are 3.3× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 41 · 16.7% | Investigation closed | PE02050 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe | 23 · 9.3% | Investigation closed | PE02050 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 21 · 8.5% | Investigation closed | PE02050 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 · 6.9% | Investigation closed | PE02050 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 · 5.7% | Recalled | Recall 04V090000 |
| Seat Belts | 11 · 4.5% | Recalled | Recall 00V117000 |
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 246 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 04V090000 · 2004 · reported 02/24/2004
THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 00V117000 · 2000 · reported 04/18/2000
WHEN THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING BECOMES JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR, THE BELT MAY BE UNUSABLE. 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.
“WHILE SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE TO PULL INTO A GAS STATION, CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A BIG EXPLOSION UNDER HOOD, POPPED HOOD AND SAW FLAMES, WENT…”NHTSA complaint 8021979 — filed 10/31/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
“WHILE TURNING ON VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION THAT CAME FROM ENGINE, CAUSING CABINET DOOR TO BLOW OPEN. CONTACTED DEALER WHO WAS NOT WILLING TO…”NHTSA complaint 8007562 — filed 04/15/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
“INSURED WAS JUMP STARTING VEHICLE WITH CABLES, ENGINE BLEW, FIRE STARTED, CLAIM 23-1290-238.”NHTSA complaint 6900856 — filed 01/17/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues are the most-reported category, cited in 41 of 246 NHTSA complaints (16.7%), followed by engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (23), engine and engine cooling:engine (21), engine and engine cooling (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
246 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 29 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 04V090000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 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.
