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 (14.4% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Air Bags complaints here are 2.2× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 84 · 14.4% | Recalled | Recall 02V293000 |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 61 · 10.5% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System:horn | 47 · 8.1% | Investigation closed | EA01007 → recall 02V293000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 · 7.9% | Investigation closed | RQ00008 → recall 00V268000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 46 · 7.9% | No official action | — |
| Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 41 · 7% | 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 583 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 00V268000 · 2000 · reported 09/13/2000
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 02V293000 · 2002 · reported 11/07/2002
THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 98V185000 · 1998 · reported 08/06/1998
THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 97V200000 · 1997 · reported 11/13/1997
SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 97I001000 · 1997 · reported 10/24/1996
THE LATCH PLATE LOCATED IN THE SEAT CUSHION AREA MUST BE FREE TO MOVE BACK AGAINST ITS STOP AFTER THE BUCKLE IS REMOVED TO ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELTS TO BE PULLED OUT. ALWAYS BE SURE THE AREA AROUND THE LATCH PLATE IS FREE OF FOOD OR OTHER ITEMS THAT MIGHT PREVENT THE LATCH PLATE FROM MOVING BACK. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 96V215000 · 1996 · reported 10/29/1996
AS THE HYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR DECREASES, THE LEVEL SENSOR WILL DETECT THE LOSS OF FLUID AND ILLUMINATE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE WARNING LAMP. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED CAN RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. 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.
“ENGINE COOLING FAN FAILED TO OPERATE WHILE TRAVELING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACEMENTS/REPAIRS DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST. RECALL FOR THE 96 MODEL…”NHTSA complaint 861214 — filed 05/02/2000 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
“WHILE TRAVELING 40-45 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.”NHTSA complaint 860777 — filed 04/24/2000 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“ON MARCH 29, WHILE TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED IN A PARKING LOT, THE TIE ROD SIMPLY FELL AWAY FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. AS…”NHTSA complaint 721033 — filed 04/05/2000 · STEERING:LINKAGES
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 84 of 583 NHTSA complaints (14.4%), followed by power train:automatic transmission (61), electrical system:horn (47), vehicle speed control (46). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
583 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 29 involved a crash, 39 involved a fire, and 37 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 00V268000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is 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.
