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 (38.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Air Bags complaints here are 4.5× 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 | 445 · 38.1% | Recalled | Recall 15V312000 |
| Structure | 158 · 13.5% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 72 · 6.2% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 62 · 5.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 47 · 4% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor | 43 · 3.7% | 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 1,169 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 15V312000 · 2015 · reported 05/27/2015
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10E013000 · 2010 · reported 05/03/2010
STEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10E040000 · 2010 · reported 08/23/2010
A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR IF THE WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07E104000 · 2007 · reported 12/11/2007
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06E024000 · 2006 · reported 03/15/2006
A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“THE END OF THE TRUCK LOCKED UP, PREVENTING THE DRIVER FROM STEERING THE VEHICLE AND MAINTAINING CONTROL. TOOK VEHICLE FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS SHOWED…”NHTSA complaint 10113263 — filed 03/02/2005 · STEERING:RACK AND PINION
“AFTER THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I BEGAN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE BACK OF THE TRUCK DROPPED. AFTER I CAME TO A STOP I…”NHTSA complaint 10112028 — filed 02/23/2005 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
“WHEN SLIGHTLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, LOTS OF SHAKING.”NHTSA complaint 10109854 — filed 02/04/2005 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 445 of 1,169 NHTSA complaints (38.1%), followed by structure (158), structure:body (72), unspecified/other issues (65). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
1,169 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 76 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, and 80 reported injuries. 6 deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V312000. 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.
