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 — Power Train:automatic Transmission (64.1% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that closed with a recall campaign (99I005000).
Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints here are 8.2× the median for that category across the 2391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 278 · 64.1% | Investigation closed | SQ98024 → recall 99I005000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 42 · 9.7% | Recalled | Recall 00V134000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys | 14 · 3.2% | Recalled | Recall 00V134000 |
| Power Train | 13 · 3% | Investigation closed | SQ98024 → recall 99I005000 |
| Power Train:manual Transmission | 12 · 2.8% | Investigation closed | SQ98024 → recall 99I005000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 · 2.5% | Recalled | Recall 00V134000 |
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 434 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 15V674000 · 2015 · reported 10/19/2015
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
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 05E065000 · 2005 · reported 10/05/2005
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 00V134000 · 2000 · reported 05/09/2000
THE BROKEN SPRING MAY GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT, RESULTING POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 97V228000 · 1997 · reported 12/17/1997
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 98V243000 · 1998 · reported 10/02/1998
IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AT ONE SPECIFIC SET OF TERMINALS, THE SPEAKER CAN OVERHEAT AND IN SOME CASES, CATCH 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.
“THE FACTORY INSTALLED TRANSMISSION FAILED IN MAY 2002 AT 85000 MILES. THE REPLACEMENT (USED) WITH 46000 MILES FAILED 45 DAYS LATER. UPON CONTACT WITH SERVICE…”NHTSA complaint 768419 — filed 10/14/2002 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD COMPLETELY FAILED AT 15,000 MILES. WAS REPLACED BY MAZDA. FAILED AGAIN AT 53,800 MILES/3 YEARS.”NHTSA complaint 767270 — filed 09/17/2002 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 37,000 OR 38,000 MILES. WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACED SPARK PLUGS TWICE BEFORE 50,000 MILES.1ST AT DEALERSHIP(80.00) 2ND BY MY HUSBAND…”NHTSA complaint 767104 — filed 09/12/2002 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train:automatic transmission issues are the most-reported category, cited in 278 of 434 NHTSA complaints (64.1%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine (42), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys (14), power train (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
434 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. 5 deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V674000. 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.
