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 (26% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Air Bags complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 40 · 26% | not available | — |
| Steering | 26 · 16.9% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 11 · 7.1% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 11 · 7.1% | not available | — |
| Engine | 11 · 7.1% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 · 5.8% | Recalled | Recall 08V311000 |
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 154 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 08V311000 · 2008 · reported 07/11/2008
IF THE WARNING LAMP IS IGNORED, ONE OF THE BRAKE CIRCUITS ON THE VEHICLE MAY NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A 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.
“TAMARA INFLATORS. I HAVE HAVE MY CAR SINCE DECEMBER 2016 AND I HAVE NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS AND NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR UNTIL…”NHTSA complaint 11004904 — filed 07/12/2017 · AIR BAGS
“DRIVER AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WON'T GO OFF. EVEN WHEN RESET IT RETURNS. WENT TO DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THERE…”NHTSA complaint 10899017 — filed 08/26/2016 · AIR BAGS
“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD & SOMEONE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME SO I HAD TO HIT MY BRAKES WHEN I DID MY…”NHTSA complaint 10876621 — filed 06/25/2016 · 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 40 of 154 NHTSA complaints (26%), followed by steering (26), electrical system (11), power train (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
154 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, and 30 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 08V311000. 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.
