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 (41.3% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 4.9× the median for that category across the 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 184 · 41.3% | Recalled | Recall 21V054000 · Recall 21V050000 |
| Structure:body | 63 · 14.1% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 16 · 3.6% | Recalled | Recall 14V827000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 15 · 3.4% | No official action | — |
| Structure | 15 · 3.4% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 11 · 2.5% | No official action | — |
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 446 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 21V054000 · 2021 · reported 02/05/2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V050000 · 2021 · reported 02/05/2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V827000 · 2014 · reported 12/30/2014
If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11V339000 · 2011 · reported 06/28/2011
THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING 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 11V007000 · 2011 · reported 01/06/2011
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. 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 DASHBOARD HAS CRACKS IN MULTIPLE AREAS WHICH HAS CREATED A SAFETY CONCERN IF THE AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. I'M CONCERNED THAT THE PLASTIC THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10885335 — filed 07/17/2016 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“FRONT DASH HAS 2 CRACKS, ONE AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THE OTHER IS ON THE DRIVER SIDE.”NHTSA complaint 10885045 — filed 07/15/2016 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“MY DASH IS CRACKING AND BREAKING AROUND MY AIRBAG. THIS SEEMS LIKE IT COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IN A CRASH. I'M WORRIED THAT EITHER THE…”NHTSA complaint 10883650 — filed 07/08/2016 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 211 of 446 NHTSA complaints (47.3%), followed by air bags (184), structure:body (63), electrical system (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
446 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V054000. 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.
