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 — Air Bags (38.6% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 4.5× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 131 · 38.6% | Recalled | Recall 19V741000 · Recall 17V006000 · Recall 16V340000 |
| Steering | 37 · 10.9% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 35 · 10.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 31 · 9.1% | No official action | — |
| Visibility | 23 · 6.8% | Recalled | Recall 12V491000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 20 · 5.9% | 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 339 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 18E091000 · 2018 · reported 09/20/2018
Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V741000 · 2019 · reported 10/17/2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V006000 · 2017 · reported 01/09/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V340000 · 2016 · reported 05/23/2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V451000 · 2008 · reported 09/05/2008
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THIS COULD OBSTRUCT THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER POSSIBLY CAUSE THE HOOD TO STRIKE THE ROOF OR THE WINDSHIELD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 12V491000 · 2012 · reported 10/10/2012
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V035000 · 2010 · reported 02/03/2010
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09V223000 · 2009 · reported 06/15/2009
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V036000 · 2010 · reported 02/03/2010
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK 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.
“MY TIRES SLIPPED IN THE SNOW IN MARCH, VERY LIGHT SNOW. NOT SURE OF THE EXACT DATE. MY BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL…”NHTSA complaint 10507069 — filed 04/04/2013 · SERVICE BRAKES
“MY TIRES SLIPPED IN THE SNOW IN MARCH, VERY LIGHT SNOW. NOT SURE OF THE EXACT DATE. MY BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL…”NHTSA complaint 10507069 — filed 04/04/2013 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
“STRIP OF PLASTIC MOLDING ON EXTERIOR ROOF RACK, PASSENGER SIDE, FELL OUT SOMETIME DURING TRAVELS.”NHTSA complaint 10501121 — filed 03/03/2013 · STRUCTURE:BODY
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 131 of 339 NHTSA complaints (38.6%), followed by steering (37), engine (35), electrical system (31). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
339 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 30 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 24 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18E091000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 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.
