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 (29.4% of complaints) — is covered by 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 3.5× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 138 · 29.4% | Recalled | Recall 14V770000 · Recall 15V313000 · Recall 16V352000 · Recall 05V002000 |
| Power Train | 58 · 12.3% | Recalled | Recall 05V460000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 · 7% | not available | — |
| Steering | 33 · 7% | not available | — |
| Seats | 30 · 6.4% | Recalled | Recall 17V820000 |
| Electrical System | 30 · 6.4% | 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 470 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 17V820000 · 2017 · reported 12/20/2017
The hot spots and burn holes can injure the seat occupant and can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V770000 · 2014 · reported 12/03/2014
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially 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 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 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 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. 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
NHTSA campaign 05V002000 · 2005 · reported 01/05/2005
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN IMPROPER SIDE AIR BAG CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN SIDE CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST…”NHTSA complaint 10245482 — filed 10/14/2008 · AIR BAGS
“THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SHUTS ITSELF OFF WHEN A BAG OR SOME LIGHT WEIGHT ITEM THAT WEIGHS LESS THAN AN ADULT (NO SPECIFIC WEIGHT GIVEN)…”NHTSA complaint 10221550 — filed 03/18/2008 · AIR BAGS
“PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WORKS SOME TIME IT DOESN'T. YOU CAN TURN THE SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON THE LIGHT MY GO OUT OR…”NHTSA complaint 10141465 — filed 11/01/2005 · 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 138 of 470 NHTSA complaints (29.4%), followed by power train (58), service brakes, hydraulic (33), steering (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
470 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 30 involved a crash, 27 involved a fire, and 20 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V820000. 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.
