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 — Electrical System (12.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
All 6 of the most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 · 12.1% | Recalled | Recall 14V400000 |
| Exterior Lighting:headlights | 22 · 8.6% | Recalled | Recall 98V102000 |
| Steering | 22 · 8.6% | Recalled | Recall 09E005000 · Recall 08E063000 |
| Steering:rack And Pinion | 22 · 8.6% | Recalled | Recall 09E005000 · Recall 08E063000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 17 · 6.6% | Recalled | Recall 15V701000 · Recall 09V116000 · Recall 98V241000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 · 6.2% | Recalled | Recall 15V701000 · Recall 09V116000 · Recall 98V241000 |
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 256 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 15V701000 · 2015 · reported 10/26/2015
Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V400000 · 2014 · reported 07/03/2014
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, 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 09V116000 · 2009 · reported 04/08/2009
IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09E005000 · 2009 · reported 02/17/2009
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08E063000 · 2008 · reported 10/17/2008
IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, 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 00V044000 · 2000 · reported 02/16/2000
THIS COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM, AND A RISK OF INJURY TO AN UNBELTED PERSON IN A CRASH WOULD BE INCREASED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 98V102000 · 1998 · reported 05/15/1998
IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 98V241000 · 1998 · reported 10/05/1998
IF A COOLANT LEAK WERE TO OCCUR, AND LEAKING COOLANT CONTACTED THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD RESULT. 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 TRAVELING IN COLD WEATHER, THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS KEPT DIMMING AND RETURNING TO NORMAL. *SLC”NHTSA complaint 785206 — filed 12/29/2000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“WHILE DRIVING, DASH LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, AND RUNNING LAMPS FLICKER OFF AND ON, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *SLC”NHTSA complaint 875844 — filed 12/01/2000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (HEADLIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, FAN AND TAIL LIGHTS) ALL FLICKER ON & OFF OFTEN MAKING IT HAZARDOUS DRIVING.”NHTSA complaint 736150 — filed 11/11/2000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 31 of 256 NHTSA complaints (12.1%), followed by exterior lighting:headlights (22), steering (22), steering:rack and pinion (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
256 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V701000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
6 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.
