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 — Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core (50.4% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core complaints here are 11.1× the median for that category across the 409 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core | 62 · 50.4% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 · 14.6% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 16 · 13% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 8 · 6.5% | Recalled | Recall 02V100001 |
| Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System | 5 · 4.1% | not available | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 5 · 4.1% | 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 123 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 02V100001 · 2002 · reported 04/07/2002
THE MELTING OF THE HARNESS INSULATION COULD RESULT IN GROUNDING OF THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR WIRING, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RUN ERRATICALLY OR STOP SUDDENLY, 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 04V428000 · 2004 · reported 09/01/2004
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 04V067000 · 2004 · reported 02/11/2004
IF THE TETHER STRAP IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TO THE TETHER ANCHOR, THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT RESTRAINED. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD COULD BE INJURED. 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 HEATER CORE. I START SMELLING AN ANTIFREEZE SMELL INSIDE THE CAR THEN THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. ALSO THE TCL IS ON…”NHTSA complaint 10230393 — filed 06/09/2008 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
“STARTED SMELLING "MAPLE SYRUP" IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. WINDOWS WERE FOGGING UP EASILY. THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY DEALER TO BE THE HEATER CORE LEAKING ANTIFREEZE, AND…”NHTSA complaint 10225281 — filed 04/21/2008 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
“THE WINDSHIELD FOGS UP FOR NO REASON AND I AM NOT ABLE TO DEFOG IT. IT IS VERY HARD TO SEE ANY TIME THE HEAT…”NHTSA complaint 10223759 — filed 04/08/2008 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core issues are the most-reported category, cited in 62 of 123 NHTSA complaints (50.4%), followed by engine and engine cooling (18), engine and engine cooling:cooling system (16), electrical system (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
123 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 02V100001. 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.
