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 — Vehicle Speed Control (29.6% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 6.5× the median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 231 · 29.6% | Investigation closed | DP06003 · DP05002 · PE04021 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 52 · 6.7% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52 · 6.7% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 52 · 6.7% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 51 · 6.5% | Recalled | Recall 04V346000 |
| Steering | 38 · 4.9% | No official action | — |
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 780 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 04V346000 · 2004 · reported 07/13/2004
IF THIS OCCURS, THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. 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 MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED, THEN IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT THE CURB…”NHTSA complaint 10064613 — filed 04/20/2004 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UPON DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER BROAD SIDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER…”NHTSA complaint 10063532 — filed 04/20/2004 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE DRIVER PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, INSTEAD THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ACCELERATION, AND CRASHED INTO SOME BUSHES AND A…”NHTSA complaint 10063410 — filed 04/20/2004 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 231 of 780 NHTSA complaints (29.6%), followed by engine and engine cooling (52), service brakes, hydraulic (52), engine (52). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
780 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 228 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, and 106 reported injuries. 5 deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 04V346000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
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.
