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 (32.6% of complaints) — is the subject of an open NHTSA investigation (EA21002, opened Sep 2021).
Air Bags complaints here are 3.8× the median for that category across the 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 148 · 32.6% | Under investigation | EA21002 |
| Steering | 73 · 16.1% | Recalled | Recall 12V548000 |
| Electrical System | 55 · 12.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 46 · 10.1% | Recalled | Recall 12V256000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 · 8.1% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 34 · 7.5% | 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 454 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 12V548000 · 2012 · reported 11/21/2012
The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11V288000 · 2011 · reported 05/18/2011
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 12V256000 · 2012 · reported 06/04/2012
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A LOSS OF DRIVE POWER AND MAY ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN SET WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH OR PEDESTRIAN INJURY. 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.
“AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT 4:30 AM IN HEAVY FOG I HIT A DEER THAT WAS STANDING IN THE ROAD. I NOTICED AS…”NHTSA complaint 10532231 — filed 07/28/2013 · AIR BAGS
“PASSENGER AIRBAG WHILE DRIVING, HAD AN 11YR ABOUT 100LBS, IF KID SLIGHTLY MOVED I WOULD GET THE AIRBAG WARNING. BRAKES SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE I…”NHTSA complaint 10524258 — filed 07/10/2013 · AIR BAGS
“THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG LIGHT DOESN'T TURN OFF, IT STAYS ON. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SHOULD BE OFF WHEN NO ONE IS SITTING THERE BUT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10522185 — filed 06/28/2013 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 148 of 454 NHTSA complaints (32.6%), followed by steering (73), electrical system (55), power train (46). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
454 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 55 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 41 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 12V548000. 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. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA21002) into air bags that has not led to a recall. 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.
