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 — Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs (13.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs complaints here are 5.4× the median for that category across the 964 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs | 157 · 13.1% | Recalled | Recall 04V332000 |
| Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 145 · 12.1% | Recalled | Recall 04V332000 |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 59 · 4.9% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 55 · 4.6% | Investigation closed | PE12033 |
| Suspension:rear | 51 · 4.3% | Recalled | Recall 04V332000 |
| Suspension | 45 · 3.8% | Recalled | Recall 04V332000 |
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 1,195 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 00V242000 · 2000 · reported 08/24/2000
EXCESSIVE LOADING CAN CAUSE TIRE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 01V258000 · 2001 · reported 08/08/2001
LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES 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 04V106000 · 2004 · reported 03/02/2004
IN ADDITION, IF THE SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING FAIL IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ACTUATE AND THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF "PARK" IF THEY FAIL IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL REMAIN ON, WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE SPEED CONTROL TO BE ACTI… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 04V332000 · 2004 · reported 07/15/2004
IF THIS OCCURS, THE TIRE MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN A RAPID AIR LOSS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 02V266000 · 2002 · reported 10/02/2002
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCING AN "UNINTENDED VEHICLE SPEED INCREASE" OR A PERCEIVED "UNABLE TO STOP" CONDITION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 01V048000 · 2001 · reported 02/28/2001
UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD, THE CHMSL SHALL BE ACTIVATED ONLY UPON APPPLICATION OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. ALSO, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, IF THE SHIFT LEVER CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 01V078000 · 2001 · reported 03/12/2001
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO EITHER THE BRAKE LAMPS STAYING ON, OR TO A LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION, 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 01V075000 · 2001 · reported 03/12/2001
THIS WOULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY FOR THE DRIVER TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLAMPS, WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. 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.
“FUEL LINES ARE RUBBING AGAINST SHOCK TOWER WHICH CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAK. HOSE IS NOW SHOWING MARKING, BUT EVENTUALLY WILL WEAR. ALSO, POWER STEERING HOSE…”NHTSA complaint 885084 — filed 04/04/2001 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
“DOME LIGHT /TRUNK LIGHT OR INTERIOR LIGHT/ NO DASHBOARD LIGHT. SHE STATED THAT LIGHTS WENT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.”NHTSA complaint 885085 — filed 04/04/2001 · INTERIOR LIGHTING
“FUEL LINES ARE RUBBING AGAINST SHOCK TOWER WHICH CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAK. HOSE IS NOW SHOWING MARKING, BUT EVENTUALLY WILL WEAR. ALSO, POWER STEERING HOSE…”NHTSA complaint 885084 — filed 04/04/2001 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Suspension:rear:springs:coil springs issues are the most-reported category, cited in 157 of 1,195 NHTSA complaints (13.1%), followed by suspension:front:springs:coil springs (145), power train:automatic transmission (59), vehicle speed control (55). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
1,195 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 102 involved a crash, 25 involved a fire, and 81 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 00V242000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 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.
