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 — Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor (33% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints here are 10.0× the median for that category across the 409 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 86 · 33% | Recalled | Recall 98V150001 |
| Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 49 · 18.8% | Recalled | Recall 98V150001 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 32 · 12.3% | No official action | — |
| Seats | 19 · 7.3% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags:frontal | 9 · 3.4% | No official action | — |
| Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner | 6 · 2.3% | 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 261 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 95V026000 · 1995 · reported 02/16/1995
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 96V057000 · 1996 · reported 04/04/1996
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V139000 · 1995 · reported 07/26/1995
THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT NOTICE THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ON AND DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 98V150001 · 1998 · reported 07/01/1998
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V242000 · 1995 · reported 12/13/1995
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V241000 · 1995 · reported 12/13/1995
IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION. 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.
“WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD WAS CRACKED.”NHTSA complaint 861706 — filed 05/10/2000 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
“WHEN USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN A RAIN STORM THEY INTERMITTENTLY WILL STOP WORKING. VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED TO GET THEM WORKING AGAIN. DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 859564 — filed 04/03/2000 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
“(1) MIRROR: PLASTIC FRAME CRACKED AND BROKE, HANGS DOWN LOOSE & RATTLES. (2) WIPER PULSE MODULE FAILED DURING RAIN STORM-OWNER REPLACED MODULE-WHY ISN'T THIS VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 719925 — filed 03/10/2000 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor issues are the most-reported category, cited in 86 of 261 NHTSA complaints (33%), followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer (49), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (32), seats (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
261 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 19 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 95V026000. 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.
