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 — Seats (22.8% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that closed with a recall campaign (99V130000).
Seats complaints here are 6.3× the median for that category across the 344 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 56 · 22.8% | Investigation closed | EA01019 · RQ99015 → recall 99V130000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 36 · 14.6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 22 · 8.9% | Investigation closed | EA00013 · PE99073 |
| Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 14 · 5.7% | Investigation closed | EA01019 · RQ99015 → recall 99V130000 |
| Air Bags:frontal | 10 · 4.1% | Recalled | Recall 95V140000 |
| Air Bags | 9 · 3.7% | Recalled | Recall 95V140000 |
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 06E043000 · 2006 · reported 05/19/2006
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07E088000 · 2007 · reported 10/24/2007
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03V159000 · 2003 · reported 04/28/2003
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 96V057000 · 1996 · reported 04/04/1996
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V140000 · 1995 · reported 07/25/1995
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABEL. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V139000 · 1995 · reported 07/26/1995
THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT NOTICE THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ON AND DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V081000 · 1995 · reported 04/24/1995
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE OCCUPANT OF THIS SEAT WILL NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 98V150001 · 1998 · reported 07/01/1998
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND 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
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.
“JURY RIGGED FRONT SEAT ANCHOR,ENGINEERED ATTACHMENT POINT NOT USED,SEAT FRAME FAILED.”NHTSA complaint 716231 — filed 12/19/1999 · SEATS
“DRIVER SEAT CAME LOOSE AT THE ANCHOR DUE TO A BOLT COMING OFF. DEALER SAYS CONSUMERNEEDS A NEW SEAT FRAME.”NHTSA complaint 853468 — filed 11/29/1999 · SEATS
“UPON ENTERING VEHICLE I LEANED OVER TO RETRIEVE SOMETHING FROM THE GLOVEBOX AND THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE. COST: $250.00 TO REPAIR. ACCORDING TO DEALER THE…”NHTSA complaint 714152 — filed 11/01/1999 · SEATS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Seats issues are the most-reported category, cited in 56 of 246 NHTSA complaints (22.8%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (36), electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery (22), seats:front assembly:recliner (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
246 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 23 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 26 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E043000. 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.
