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 — Suspension (12.5% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Suspension complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 965 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 18 · 12.5% | Recalled | Recall 09E056000 · Recall 10E059000 |
| Suspension:rear | 17 · 11.8% | Recalled | Recall 09E056000 · Recall 10E059000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 · 8.3% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 · 8.3% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 10 · 6.9% | Recalled | Recall 15V338000 |
| Steering | 10 · 6.9% | 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 144 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 15V338000 · 2015 · reported 06/02/2015
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09E056000 · 2009 · reported 10/09/2009
SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10E059000 · 2010 · reported 12/27/2010
IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07E023000 · 2007 · reported 03/29/2007
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03V443000 · 2003 · reported 11/04/2003
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 04V313000 · 2004 · reported 06/29/2004
BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A LEAKAGE OF FUEL AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT A FIRE. 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.
“CAR IS DRIVEN ON REGULAR CITY STREETS AND FREEWAYS. ROADS I DRIVE ARE PAVED - NO COUNTRY, DUSTY ROADS AND AREA ISN'T HEAVY IN POLLUTION…”NHTSA complaint 10592744 — filed 05/20/2014 · SUSPENSION
“THERE ARE TWO RECALLS ON THE SAME MODEL/YEAR OF MY CAR (10E0959000 AND 09E056000). IN AUGUST, 2013 AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRMAN TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM…”NHTSA complaint 10545313 — filed 09/25/2013 · SUSPENSION
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, SHE HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 10541824 — filed 09/04/2013 · SUSPENSION
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Suspension issues are the most-reported category, cited in 18 of 144 NHTSA complaints (12.5%), followed by suspension:rear (17), vehicle speed control (12), engine and engine cooling (12). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 24 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V338000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 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.
