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 — Air Bags (26.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Air Bags complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
5 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 1 rests on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 58 · 26.7% | Recalled | Recall 10V644000 |
| Electrical System | 39 · 18% | Recalled | Recall 14V394000 |
| Service Brakes | 36 · 16.6% | Recalled | Recall 10V105000 |
| Engine | 22 · 10.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 19 · 8.8% | Recalled | Recall 07V589000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 · 7.8% | Recalled | Recall 10V105000 |
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 217 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 14V542000 · 2014 · reported 09/09/2014
If the flange melts, a hole may be created allowing the fuel pump to leak fuel, causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases 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 14V394000 · 2014 · reported 07/02/2014
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V644000 · 2010 · reported 12/17/2010
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING THAT AIR BAG'S DEPLOYMENT MAY REDUCE PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER AND INCREASE THE RISK OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THEM. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V105000 · 2010 · reported 03/17/2010
THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY RUPTURE SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V589000 · 2007 · reported 12/20/2007
A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V468000 · 2007 · reported 10/04/2007
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR POWER OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS TO MINIMIZE THE LIKELIHOOD OF DEATH OR INJURY FROM THEIR ACCIDENTAL OPERATION. 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.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED…”NHTSA complaint 10641936 — filed 10/07/2014 · AIR BAGS
“OUR CAR IS EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG, WHICH MATCHES EXACTLY THE DESCRIPTION AND SYMPTOMS IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 10V644000 AND GM…”NHTSA complaint 10596326 — filed 06/05/2014 · AIR BAGS
“AFTER PURCHASE OF MY CTS, I NOTICED THE BRAKES SCREECHING AND PULSING. I'VE HAD MY BRAKES REDONE 3 TIMES AND I STILL HAVE SQUEAKING AND…”NHTSA complaint 10576718 — filed 04/02/2014 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 58 of 217 NHTSA complaints (26.7%), followed by electrical system (39), service brakes (36), engine (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 26 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V542000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
5 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.
