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 (31.8% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 3.7× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 47 · 31.8% | Recalled | Recall 19V017000 · Recall 20V017000 · Recall 18V030000 |
| Engine | 44 · 29.7% | Recalled | Recall 18V336000 |
| Power Train | 33 · 22.3% | Recalled | Recall 17V138000 |
| Electrical System | 20 · 13.5% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 · 6.1% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 · 4.1% | 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 148 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 19V017000 · 2019 · reported 01/14/2019
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 · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V017000 · 2020 · reported 01/15/2020
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 18V336000 · 2018 · reported 05/23/2018
If the idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, 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 18V030000 · 2018 · reported 01/09/2018
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 · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V138000 · 2017 · reported 03/02/2017
If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition 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
NHTSA campaign 12V267000 · 2012 · reported 06/13/2012
LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO HOT EXHAUST PARTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR FOR AIRBAG HAS FAILED. WAS TOLD NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR ANY RECALL, ESTIMATE OF $2,200. WAS TOLD THAT SAFETY SYSTEM IS…”NHTSA complaint 11341987 — filed 07/29/2020 · AIR BAGS
“OCCUPANCY SEAT SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING. THE PART TO FIX THE ITEM IS $1,500 INCLUDING LABOR. THE PART IS OUT OF STOCK. SO THIS IS HAPPENING…”NHTSA complaint 11265229 — filed 09/30/2019 · AIR BAGS
“TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT HAS FAILED ON MY VEHICLE. THIS MEANS THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG…”NHTSA complaint 11220905 — filed 06/18/2019 · 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 47 of 148 NHTSA complaints (31.8%), followed by engine (44), power train (33), electrical system (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
148 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V017000. 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.
