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 (49.7% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 5.8× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 73 · 49.7% | Recalled | Recall 18V402000 · Recall 19V781000 · Recall 17V474000 |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 11 · 7.5% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 11 · 7.5% | not available | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 · 4.8% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 6 · 4.1% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 5 · 3.4% | 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 147 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 18V402000 · 2018 · reported 06/15/2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V781000 · 2019 · reported 10/31/2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V474000 · 2017 · reported 07/26/2017
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09E011000 · 2009 · reported 04/02/2009
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V869000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS) AND…”NHTSA complaint 10893378 — filed 08/05/2016 · AIR BAGS
“TAKATA RECALL THE LACK OF INFORMATION ABOUT GETTING THIS REPAIRED ("NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE" IS THE ONLY INFO I HAVE) IS UNACCEPTABLE. ON TOP OF…”NHTSA complaint 10892629 — filed 08/02/2016 · AIR BAGS
“WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING RECALL NOTICES FOR OVER A YEAR STATING THAT THERE IS NO REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOW IS THERE STILL IT FIX…”NHTSA complaint 10892504 — filed 08/02/2016 · 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 73 of 147 NHTSA complaints (49.7%), followed by power train:automatic transmission (11), electrical system (11), vehicle speed control (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
147 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V402000. 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.
