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 — Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor (33.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints here are 11.3× the median for that category across the 409 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 63 · 33.2% | Recalled | Recall 98V150001 |
| Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 49 · 25.8% | Recalled | Recall 98V150001 |
| Seats | 14 · 7.4% | not available | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 10 · 5.3% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 8 · 4.2% | not available | — |
| Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 5 · 2.6% | 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 190 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 98V150001 · 1998 · reported 07/01/1998
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V242000 · 1995 · reported 12/13/1995
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V241000 · 1995 · reported 12/13/1995
IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION. 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.
“WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTER WAS REPLACED BY CONSUMER, AT THIS TIME PART FAILED AGAIN. THERE IS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO…”NHTSA complaint 8008883 — filed 04/30/2002 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
“WHEN IT RAINS WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE. DEALER CONTACTED.”NHTSA complaint 8004567 — filed 02/26/2002 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
“WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO TURN ON WHEN NEEDED. THEY WORK INTERMITTENTLY. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER SAY I AM NOT PART OF THE RECALL. YOU HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 758378 — filed 02/18/2002 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor issues are the most-reported category, cited in 63 of 190 NHTSA complaints (33.2%), followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer (49), seats (14), fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
190 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 98V150001. 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.
