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 — Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe (14.6% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe | 35 · 14.6% | Investigation closed | EA02025 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 16 · 6.7% | Investigation closed | SQ01014 → recall 02I003000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 16 · 6.7% | Investigation closed | EA02025 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 · 5.9% | Investigation closed | EA02025 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 · 5.4% | Recalled | Recall 08V051000 · Recall 07V336000 |
| Exterior Lighting:headlights | 12 · 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 239 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 15E082000 · 2015 · reported 10/06/2015
If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, 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 08V051000 · 2008 · reported 02/04/2008
AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 00V157002 · 2000 · reported 06/12/2000
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 00V157001 · 2000 · reported 06/12/2000
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V336000 · 2007 · reported 08/03/2007
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 96V070000 · 1996 · reported 04/22/1996
THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WHEN CLOSED ONLY TO THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, MAY NOT SUSTAIN A 1,000 POUND TRANSVERSE LOAD. 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.
“WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.”NHTSA complaint 10063148 — filed 04/20/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
“INTAKE MANIFOLD MADE OF PLASTIC AND IT CRACKS. REPLACEMENT HAS METAL WHERE PLASTIC WAS USED, OBVIOUS A DESIGN DEFECT.”NHTSA complaint 10066501 — filed 04/19/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
“CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. THIS LED…”NHTSA complaint 10059855 — filed 02/26/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe issues are the most-reported category, cited in 35 of 239 NHTSA complaints (14.6%), followed by fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system (16), engine and engine cooling:engine (16), engine and engine cooling (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
239 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 19 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15E082000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is 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.
