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 — Latches/locks/linkages (34.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Latches/locks/linkages complaints here are 7.2× the median for that category across the 191 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 49 · 34.8% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 20 · 14.2% | not available | — |
| Structure:body | 13 · 9.2% | not available | — |
| Structure:body:door | 10 · 7.1% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 10 · 7.1% | not available | — |
| Suspension | 8 · 5.7% | Recalled | Recall 09V183000 |
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 141 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 04V180000 · 2004 · reported 04/12/2004
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09V183000 · 2009 · reported 05/27/2009
CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE 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.
“THE DOOR(S) HAVE LOCKED AND WILL NOT UNLOCK WITHOUT MANY ATTEMPTS TO PULL ON THE HANDLE WHILE TURNING THE KEY. WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED TO…”NHTSA complaint 10609314 — filed 07/09/2014 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
“FIRST: IN THE AFFECT PARTS SECTION OF THIS COMPLAINT THERE IS NO WHERE TO MARK DEFECTIVE LOCKS. I HAVE 2003 KIA OPTIMA SE FOUR-DOOR. IT…”NHTSA complaint 10583604 — filed 04/18/2014 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCKED AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK IT MANUALLY OR…”NHTSA complaint 10557278 — filed 12/26/2013 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Latches/locks/linkages issues are the most-reported category, cited in 49 of 141 NHTSA complaints (34.8%), followed by electrical system (20), structure:body (13), structure:body:door (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
141 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 04V180000. 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.
