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 — Vehicle Speed Control (14.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 2.9× the median for that category across the 1732 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 · 14.6% | No official action | — |
| Seat Belts | 16 · 10.2% | Recalled | Recall 01V227001 |
| Air Bags:frontal | 12 · 7.6% | Recalled | Recall 00V270000 · Recall 00V412000 |
| Engine | 9 · 5.7% | Investigation closed | DP05005 |
| Air Bags | 8 · 5.1% | Recalled | Recall 00V270000 · Recall 00V412000 |
| Electrical System | 8 · 5.1% | 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 157 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 06E056000 · 2006 · reported 06/13/2006
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 01V227001 · 2001 · reported 07/16/2001
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 00V270000 · 2000 · reported 09/13/2000
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 00V412000 · 2000 · reported 12/06/2000
IN SOME CASES, LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. 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.
“I WAS TURNING INTO MY DRIVE WAY AND THE CAR ALL OF A CERTAIN ACCELERATED TO A SPEED UP AND I IMMEDIATELY JUMP ON TO…”NHTSA complaint 10511846 — filed 05/14/2013 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“SUDDEN ACCELERATION. INCIDENT OCCURRED IN MY HOME DRIVEWAY. CAR LURCHED FORWARD INTO MY HOUSE, DAMAGING THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR AND LEFT SIDE OF…”NHTSA complaint 10283920 — filed 09/14/2009 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“CAR WOULD START AND DIE. FAILED TO RUN AT IDLE. REPLACED IDLE AIR SENSOR. EVENT OCCURRED AT 55,000 MILES.”NHTSA complaint 10080377 — filed 07/05/2004 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 23 of 157 NHTSA complaints (14.6%), followed by seat belts (16), air bags:frontal (12), engine (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
157 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 26 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 20 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15E082000. 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.
