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 (43.8% of complaints) — is covered by 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 5.2× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 167 · 43.8% | Recalled | Recall 20V008000 · Recall 18V452000 · Recall 17V449000 · Recall 17V028000 · Recall 16V349000 · Recall 22E066000 |
| Suspension | 65 · 17.1% | Recalled | Recall 15V573000 |
| Steering | 22 · 5.8% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 20 · 5.2% | not available | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 · 3.9% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 14 · 3.7% | 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 381 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 20V008000 · 2020 · reported 01/09/2020
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: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V452000 · 2018 · reported 07/06/2018
If an inflator were to explode it may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V449000 · 2017 · reported 07/17/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V028000 · 2017 · reported 01/10/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V573000 · 2015 · reported 09/14/2015
If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, 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 16V349000 · 2016 · reported 05/24/2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. 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
NHTSA campaign 22E066000 · 2022 · reported 08/09/2022
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: 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.
“WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE OTHER DAY, I HEARD A VERY LOUD "METAL ON METAL" SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF MY CAR…”NHTSA complaint 10524809 — filed 07/15/2013 · SUSPENSION
“WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE 10 FREEWAY HEADED EAST NEAR DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, MY CAR'S BRAKES SUDDENLY DID NOT RESPOND, CAUSING ME TO HIT…”NHTSA complaint 10524210 — filed 07/10/2013 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE 10 FREEWAY HEADED EAST NEAR DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, MY CAR'S BRAKES SUDDENLY DID NOT RESPOND, CAUSING ME TO HIT…”NHTSA complaint 10524210 — filed 07/10/2013 · SERVICE BRAKES
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 167 of 381 NHTSA complaints (43.8%), followed by suspension (65), steering (22), electrical system (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
381 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 24 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 22 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V008000. 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.
