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 (17.5% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints here are 2.6× 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 | 67 · 17.5% | Investigation closed | PE08061 · DP08002 · PE06006 · DP05008 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 36 · 9.4% | Investigation closed | PE08061 · DP08002 · PE06006 · DP05008 |
| Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 30 · 7.9% | Recalled | Recall 05V245000 · Recall 99V199000 |
| Electrical System | 30 · 7.9% | Recalled | Recall 03V231000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys | 20 · 5.2% | Investigation closed | PE08061 · DP08002 · PE06006 · DP05008 |
| Exterior Lighting:tail Lights | 17 · 4.5% | Recalled | Recall 05V245000 · Recall 99V199000 |
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 382 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 05V245000 · 2005 · reported 06/02/2005
THIS CAN CAUSE (1) AN INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULB OR (2) A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT OPENS A FUSE CAUSING INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS (INCLUDING THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP) OR TAIL LAMPS.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 99V345000 · 1999 · reported 12/02/1999
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 00V228003 · 2000 · reported 08/07/2000
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03V231000 · 2003 · reported 06/23/2003
FAILURE OF THE RESONATOR WILL CAUSE INCREASED EXHAUST NOISE. PROLONGED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING A RESONATOR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 99V199000 · 1999 · reported 07/26/1999
OTHER DRIVERS MAY NOT BE ALERTED THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 99V197000 · 1999 · reported 07/26/1999
IF A VEHICLE WITH AN INOPERATIVE VALVE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER, FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR. 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.
“ON 6/21/2003 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. DEALER STATED THERE WERE NO BULBS IN THE SOCKETS…”NHTSA complaint 10024805 — filed 11/25/2003 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
“WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUE TO MOVE ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER KEPT PUSHING…”NHTSA complaint 10022451 — filed 07/30/2003 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“FRONT END VIBRATION AND STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. FEELS UNSAFE FO DRIVE. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR 7/16/01. AGAIN ON 6/23/03. PROBLEM…”NHTSA complaint 10023799 — filed 06/26/2003 · SUSPENSION:FRONT
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine and engine cooling issues are the most-reported category, cited in 67 of 382 NHTSA complaints (17.5%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine (36), exterior lighting:brake lights (30), electrical system (30). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
382 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 05V245000. 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.
