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 — Power Train:automatic Transmission (23.4% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 2391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 65 · 23.4% | Investigation closed | EA91010 |
| Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock | 40 · 14.4% | Recalled | Recall 95I001007 · Recall 95I001003 |
| Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate | 17 · 6.1% | Investigation closed | EA94005 · PE92027 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 16 · 5.8% | Recalled | Recall 89V237000 |
| Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut | 14 · 5% | Investigation closed | EA94005 · PE92027 |
| Structure:body:door | 10 · 3.6% | Investigation closed | EA94005 · PE92027 |
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 278 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 08E033000 · 2008 · reported 04/14/2008
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 91V053000 · 1991 · reported 04/10/1991
FATIGUE FAILURE OF SAFETY BELTS IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT CONDITION RESULTS IN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 90V145000 · 1990 · reported 08/10/1990
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCONSISTENT FRONT TO REAR BRAKEBALANCE WITH POTENTIAL FOR REAR BRAKE SKID UNDER HEAVY BRAKING CONDITIONS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95I001007 · 1995 · reported 03/27/1995
IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 89V237000 · 1989 · reported 12/27/1989
THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95I001003 · 1995 · reported 03/27/1995
IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. 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 VEHICLE SHAKES WHILE DRIVING,THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AT 63,000 MILES. TT”NHTSA complaint 978772 — filed 02/06/1996 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“AUTO-TRAN: WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE OVERHEATED, LOST DRIVE AND SECOND GEAR; NOT CHANGING GEARS; VARIOUS SPEEDS. TT”NHTSA complaint 976948 — filed 12/26/1995 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“POOR PERFORMANCE ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION 5 TIMES. TT”NHTSA complaint 976485 — filed 12/12/1995 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train:automatic transmission issues are the most-reported category, cited in 65 of 278 NHTSA complaints (23.4%), followed by latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock (40), structure:body:hatchback/liftgate (17), engine and engine cooling:engine (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
278 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 08E033000. 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.
