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 (31.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Air Bags complaints here are 3.7× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 53 · 31.7% | not available | — |
| Steering | 15 · 9% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 15 · 9% | not available | — |
| Engine | 15 · 9% | not available | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 · 7.8% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 · 6.6% | Recalled | Recall 09V431000 · 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 167 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 09V431000 · 2009 · reported 11/03/2009
IF THE WARNING LAMP IS CONTINUOUSLY IGNORED, ONE OF THE BRAKE CIRCUITS ON THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND 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 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
NHTSA campaign 10V401000 · 2010 · reported 09/10/2010
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. 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.
“I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. BRAKES MAY HAVE NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO FULL FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 10863459 — filed 05/05/2016 · AIR BAGS
“AUGUST 13, 2014 I TOOK MY NISSAN TO DEALER BECAUSE OF AIR BAG LIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE FLASHING. IT STARTED WHILE DRIVING. I WAS INFORMED…”NHTSA complaint 10862453 — filed 05/02/2016 · AIR BAGS
“DRIVER AIRBAG HAS COME ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. BAG HAS NEVER DEPLOYED BUT I'M AFRAID IT WON'T IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT…”NHTSA complaint 10851402 — filed 03/24/2016 · 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 53 of 167 NHTSA complaints (31.7%), followed by steering (15), power train (15), engine (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
167 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 20 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09V431000. 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.
