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:engine (38.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints here are 4.2× the median for that category across the 2583 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 119 · 38.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 44 · 14.3% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags:frontal | 22 · 7.1% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 14 · 4.5% | Recalled | Recall 96V075000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 14 · 4.5% | Recalled | Recall 96V075000 |
| Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 14 · 4.5% | Recalled | Recall 96V026000 |
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 308 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 96V026000 · 1996 · reported 02/05/1996
SHORTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 96V075000 · 1996 · reported 05/03/1996
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS. 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.
“HEADGASKET FAILURE (AM I THE FIRST?)WHO'S GETTING PAID TO KEEP THIS HUSH HUSH AND NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM?”NHTSA complaint 715282 — filed 11/26/1999 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“THE ENGINE GASKETS ARE LEAKING OIL ONTO THE ENGINE BLOCK. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE GASKETS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT.”NHTSA complaint 852943 — filed 11/16/1999 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. REAR MAIN SEAL REPLACED ONCE DUE TO MAJOR LEAKS”NHTSA complaint 714833 — filed 11/15/1999 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine and engine cooling:engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 119 of 308 NHTSA complaints (38.6%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (44), unspecified/other issues (23), air bags:frontal (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
308 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 32 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 33 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 96V026000. 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.
