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:frontal (21.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Air Bags:frontal complaints here are 3.4× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:frontal | 36 · 21.8% | Recalled | Recall 95V184000 |
| Exterior Lighting:headlights | 14 · 8.5% | Recalled | Recall 09E012000 · Recall 00V118000 |
| Air Bags | 12 · 7.3% | Recalled | Recall 95V184000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 10 · 6.1% | Recalled | Recall 95V033000 |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 10 · 6.1% | not available | — |
| Seats | 8 · 4.8% | 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 165 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 15V674000 · 2015 · reported 10/19/2015
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · 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 00V118000 · 2000 · reported 04/21/2000
THE FAILURE OF THE WIRE CONNECTION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V033000 · 1995 · reported 02/21/1995
THIS BREAKAGE CAN CAUSE ENGINE CHATTER, DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE PISTONS, AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V184000 · 1995 · reported 10/03/1995
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. 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.
“CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BEEN INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A TRUCK AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.”NHTSA complaint 8016446 — filed 08/15/2002 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
“CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKESAND SKIDDED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER. DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT. AMOUNT OF DAMAGE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.”NHTSA complaint 8008860 — filed 04/30/2002 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
“WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND BRAKING HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN…”NHTSA complaint 877098 — filed 12/27/2000 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags:frontal issues are the most-reported category, cited in 36 of 165 NHTSA complaints (21.8%), followed by exterior lighting:headlights (14), air bags (12), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
165 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 30 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 53 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V674000. 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.
