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 — Air Bags (33.2% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 82 · 33.2% | Recalled | Recall 19V182000 · Recall 05V510000 |
| Structure | 46 · 18.6% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 30 · 12.1% | not available | — |
| Steering | 26 · 10.5% | Recalled | Recall 08V091000 |
| Power Train | 18 · 7.3% | not available | — |
| Structure:body | 18 · 7.3% | not available | — |
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 247 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 19V182000 · 2019 · reported 03/06/2019
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger 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 19E068000 · 2019 · reported 10/10/2019
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, 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 06V270000 · 2006 · reported 07/26/2006
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V091000 · 2008 · reported 02/27/2008
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11E022000 · 2011 · reported 06/22/2011
MISAPPLICATION OF THIS PART COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 05V510000 · 2005 · reported 11/03/2005
IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN OR FALL OUT, THE SENSOR MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY DETECT A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DELAYED OR NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT AIRBAG INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. 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.
“DASHBOARD OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SPLIT OPEN, EXPOSING AIRBAG CAVITY. DASHBOARD IS NOW FURTHER SPLITTING AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG MAY BE…”NHTSA complaint 10678614 — filed 01/23/2015 · AIR BAGS
“THERE ARE FOUR LONG CRACKS DEVELOPED ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SURROUNDS THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND ABOVE THE DRIVER SIDE CONSOLE. WE ARE CONCERNED WHETHER…”NHTSA complaint 10667775 — filed 12/22/2014 · AIR BAGS
“2006 ACURA TL? WHYYYYY IS MY DASHBOARD CRACKED EVERYWHERE. IS THIS EVEN SAFE. SAME AS ALL DASHBOARD CRACK AT AIRBAG. I WILL LET SPEND MY…”NHTSA complaint 10662309 — filed 12/05/2014 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 82 of 247 NHTSA complaints (33.2%), followed by structure (46), unspecified/other issues (44), electrical system (30). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
247 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V182000. 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.
