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 (50% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 5.9× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 93 · 50% | Recalled | Recall 17V061000 · Recall 14V047000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 · 14% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 16 · 8.6% | Recalled | Recall 14V171000 · Recall 14E021000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 13 · 7% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 13 · 7% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 · 5.9% | 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 186 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 17V061000 · 2017 · reported 01/26/2017
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V171000 · 2014 · reported 04/10/2014
If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V047000 · 2014 · reported 02/10/2014
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14E021000 · 2014 · reported 04/30/2014
If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V454000 · 2007 · reported 09/26/2007
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT. 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.
“PASSENGER PRESENCE SENSOR IS BROKEN. NOW, AIRBAG IS INACTIVE NO MATTER IF SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT.”NHTSA complaint 10907485 — filed 09/18/2016 · AIR BAGS
“I HAVE A 2008 SATURN SKY WITH 42000 MILES AFTER STARTING THE CAR THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS TURNED…”NHTSA complaint 10905142 — filed 09/09/2016 · AIR BAGS
“PASSENGER PRESENCE SWITCH IS NOT WORKING.PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS TURNED OFF!”NHTSA complaint 10898403 — filed 08/25/2016 · 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 93 of 186 NHTSA complaints (50%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (26), electrical system (16), service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
186 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V061000. 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.
