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 (31.9% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Air Bags complaints here are 4.3× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 79 · 31.9% | not available | — |
| Engine | 74 · 29.8% | Recalled | Recall 18V772000 |
| Electrical System | 31 · 12.5% | Recalled | Recall 16V738000 · Recall 13V061000 |
| Power Train | 23 · 9.3% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 22 · 8.9% | not available | — |
| Steering | 14 · 5.6% | 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 248 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 19V149000 · 2019 · reported 02/28/2019
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V738000 · 2016 · reported 10/13/2016
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V061000 · 2013 · reported 02/25/2013
The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V772000 · 2018 · reported 11/01/2018
An engine stall can increase 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.
“WARNING LAMPS FOR STABILITY CONTROL AIR BAG RANDOMLY LIGHT UP ON MY DASH BOARD PANEL. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL ALSO SWITCH TO OFF EVEN…”NHTSA complaint 11151073 — filed 11/12/2018 · AIR BAGS
“TO START OFF I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MY VEHICLE FELT MY CLUTCH STARTING TO SHIFT THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW CLUTCH…”NHTSA complaint 11144822 — filed 11/01/2018 · AIR BAGS
“I REALLY FEEL MY 2013 IMPREZA SHOULD FALL INTO THE TAKATA RECALL. I MADE SURE TO CHECK MY VEHICLE DIDN'T QUALIFY, BUT IT APPEARS TO…”NHTSA complaint 11118550 — filed 08/08/2018 · 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 79 of 248 NHTSA complaints (31.9%), followed by engine (74), electrical system (31), power train (23). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
248 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V149000. 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.
