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 (25.4% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 3.0× 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 | 255 · 25.4% | Recalled | Recall 16V352000 · Recall 15V313000 |
| Power Train | 196 · 19.6% | Recalled | Recall 05V460000 |
| Engine | 166 · 16.6% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 112 · 11.2% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 86 · 8.6% | No official action | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 60 · 6% | 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 1,002 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 16V352000 · 2016 · reported 05/24/2016
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V313000 · 2015 · reported 05/27/2015
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with 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 06V149000 · 2006 · reported 05/03/2006
THIS CAN RESULT IN A DECREASE OF BRAKING FORCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 05V460000 · 2005 · reported 10/06/2005
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE IGNITION, HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE GEAR SELECTOR FROM PARK INTO…”NHTSA complaint 10393780 — filed 03/30/2011 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP FOR OVER 1 MONTH WITH A BAD PCM MODULE. THIS IS COVERED UNDER THE 8 YEAR…”NHTSA complaint 10393678 — filed 03/30/2011 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10386294 — filed 03/03/2011 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 255 of 1,002 NHTSA complaints (25.4%), followed by power train (196), engine (166), fuel/propulsion system (112). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
1,002 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 45 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, and 36 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V352000. 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.
