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 — Parking Brake:conventional (7.4% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake:conventional | 9 · 7.4% | Recalled | Recall 94V169002 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 9 · 7.4% | Recalled | Recall 94V111002 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 · 7.4% | Recalled | Recall 95V231002 |
| Suspension:front | 8 · 6.6% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 7 · 5.7% | Recalled | Recall 96V024002 · Recall 98E010000 |
| Tires:tread/belt | 7 · 5.7% | Recalled | Recall 00T005000 |
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 122 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 00T005000 · 2000 · reported 08/21/2000
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 96V024002 · 1996 · reported 02/28/1996
IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM FULLY ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 94V169002 · 1994 · reported 10/31/1994
WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V231002 · 1995 · reported 12/20/1995
THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 94V111002 · 1994 · reported 06/13/1994
LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 98E010000 · 1998 · reported 04/08/1998
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT. 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.
“THERE ARE 3 RECALL #S IE: 94V111000,96V02400 & 94V169000 OF WHICH WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED.WHAT IS THE EXPERATION DATE OF THESE RECALLS? MY CLOSEST MAZDA…”NHTSA complaint 740832 — filed 02/13/2001 · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
“CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE ACTED ERRATICALLY.”NHTSA complaint 857773 — filed 03/02/2000 · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
“EMERGENCY BRAKE HAS NEVER WORKED. THERE MAYBE A SECRET WARRANTY ON THIS.”NHTSA complaint 717873 — filed 01/25/2000 · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Parking brake:conventional issues are the most-reported category, cited in 9 of 122 NHTSA complaints (7.4%), followed by fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (9), vehicle speed control (9), suspension:front (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 00T005000. 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.
