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 (26.6% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 50 · 26.6% | Recalled | Recall 09V497000 · Recall 10V007000 |
| Electrical System | 33 · 17.6% | No official action | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 29 · 15.4% | Recalled | Recall 08E021000 · Recall 09V280000 |
| Seat Belts | 24 · 12.8% | No official action | — |
| Exterior Lighting:headlights | 18 · 9.6% | Recalled | Recall 08E021000 · Recall 09V280000 |
| Suspension | 18 · 9.6% | Recalled | Recall 13V354000 |
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 188 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 18V026000 · 2018 · reported 01/09/2018
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08E021000 · 2008 · reported 03/07/2008
IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY 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 13V354000 · 2013 · reported 08/12/2013
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09V497000 · 2009 · reported 12/28/2009
THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09V280000 · 2009 · reported 07/21/2009
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V007000 · 2010 · reported 01/08/2010
THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED. 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.
“THE AIR BAG LIGHTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE STAY ON TO LET YOU KNOW THE AIR BAGS DO NOT WORK. WE HAVE ALREADY…”NHTSA complaint 10546475 — filed 10/02/2013 · AIR BAGS
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA…”NHTSA complaint 10545670 — filed 09/27/2013 · AIR BAGS
“AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE DASH (DRIVER SIDE). IT WILL NOT GO OFF. I WAS TOLD THAT IF THAT LIGHT STAYS ON, MY…”NHTSA complaint 10544862 — filed 09/22/2013 · 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 50 of 188 NHTSA complaints (26.6%), followed by electrical system (33), exterior lighting (29), seat belts (24). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V026000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 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.
