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 (30.5% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 3.6× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 85 · 30.5% | Recalled | Recall 15V681000 · Recall 16V244000 · Recall 13V069000 |
| Power Train | 76 · 27.2% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 35 · 12.5% | Recalled | Recall 14V138000 |
| Service Brakes | 24 · 8.6% | Recalled | Recall 13V445000 |
| Engine | 15 · 5.4% | not available | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 · 5% | 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 279 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 15V681000 · 2015 · reported 10/20/2015
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V138000 · 2014 · reported 03/25/2014
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V244000 · 2016 · reported 04/26/2016
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V033000 · 2015 · reported 01/26/2015
If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, 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 12V398000 · 2012 · reported 08/14/2012
If the fuel guage does not accurately show when the tank is becoming empty, the vehicle may run out of gas unexpectedly, stalling, and 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 13V069000 · 2013 · reported 03/01/2013
If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V445000 · 2013 · reported 10/17/2013
The increased stopping distance 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
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.
“REF: NTHSA RECALL 16V-244 PART 573 OF APRIL 28, 2016 STATING I WOULD RECEIVE AN "INTERIM NOTIFICATION LETTER" WITHIN 60 DAYS. DID NOT RECEIVE. IT…”NHTSA complaint 10916732 — filed 10/18/2016 · AIR BAGS
“TAKATA RECALL I WAS NOTICING THE PASSENGER AIR BAG NOTIFICATION IS OFF WHEN SOMEONE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I DECIDED TO SEARCH THE VIN…”NHTSA complaint 10910811 — filed 09/30/2016 · AIR BAGS
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INFINITI JX35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR…”NHTSA complaint 10910198 — filed 09/28/2016 · 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 85 of 279 NHTSA complaints (30.5%), followed by power train (76), electrical system (35), service brakes (24). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
279 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V681000. 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.
