Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
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 (21.7% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.4× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 · 21.7% | Recalled | Recall 02V120000 · Recall 05V025000 · Recall 03V423000 |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 26 · 16.6% | not available | — |
| Electrical System:ignition:switch | 17 · 10.8% | Recalled | Recall 02V120000 · Recall 05V025000 · Recall 03V423000 |
| Air Bags | 11 · 7% | Recalled | Recall 20V026000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 · 6.4% | not available | — |
| Electrical System:ignition | 8 · 5.1% | Recalled | Recall 02V120000 · Recall 05V025000 · Recall 03V423000 |
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 20V026000 · 2020 · reported 01/17/2020
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 02V120000 · 2002 · reported 05/16/2002
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, 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 05V025000 · 2005 · reported 01/28/2005
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL 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 03V423000 · 2003 · reported 10/27/2003
IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH 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.
“ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE SPEED, HARD TO STEER AND HARD TO BRAKE. I HEARD THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10782054 — filed 10/14/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE KEY INDEPENDENTLY FELL OUT OF…”NHTSA complaint 10725533 — filed 06/16/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED FROM A LOCAL DEALER 9/11/2013 AND ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SHE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT STALLING ON HER WITH…”NHTSA complaint 10650155 — filed 10/26/2014 · 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 34 of 157 NHTSA complaints (21.7%), followed by power train:automatic transmission (26), electrical system:ignition:switch (17), unspecified/other issues (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
157 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V026000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
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.
