Model year record

2001 Honda Civic

14 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,362 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V501000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected: 1,657,752
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-06-27
Owners notified: 2019-08-12

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V499000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected: 3,947
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-06-27
Owners notified: 2019-08-12

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V182000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected: 1,101,534
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-03-06
Owners notified: 2019-04-10

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Safety risk

An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V268000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected: 1,335
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-04-26
Owners notified: 2018-06-22

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Safety risk

An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V370000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected: 3,498,481
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-06-15
Owners notified: 2015-07-01

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V320000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected: 6,281,043
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-05-28
Owners notified: 2015-07-01

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V700000

Air bags

Component: Air bags
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected: 0
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-11-04
Owners notified: 2015-01-26

Defect description

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V512000

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly

Component: Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected: 6,545
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-11-01
Owners notified: 2007-11-15

Defect description

ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V086000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component: Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected: 440,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-02-24
Owners notified: 2004-04-05

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.

Safety risk

AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V051000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component: Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected: 16,459
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-02-08
Owners notified: 2002-03-05

Defect description

CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED. THE REAR CENTER BUCKLE SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED ONLY FOR THE CENTER BUCKLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMRPOPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V380000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component: Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected: 16,459
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-12-13
Owners notified: 2002-01-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V329000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component: Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected: 295
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-10-22
Owners notified: 2001-10-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE AIR CLEANER BOX COVER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, AND A BROKEN PLASTIC PIECE COULD TRAVEL INTO THE INTAKE CHAMBER.

Safety risk

IF THE PLASTIC PIECE LODGES IN THE THROTTLE BODY, THE THROTTLE COULD STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION. ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER CAN ALWAYS STOP THE CAR BY APPLYING ADDITIONAL BRAKE FORCE, OR BY TAKING OTHER ACTIONS (I.E., SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, TURN OFF THE IGNITION KEY, ETC.), IF THE CAR CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER IS EXPECTING IT TO SLOW, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR CLEANER BOX FOR DAMAGE. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL LOCATE AND REMOVE THE BROKEN PLASTIC PIECE, AND REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER BOX LID. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V182000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected: 120,649
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-06-06
Owners notified: 2001-06-04

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND COUPES. THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FILLER NECK TUBE HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE.

Safety risk

IN A COLLISION, THE TUBE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE HOSE CLAMPS FOR PROPER TORQUE AND TIGHTEN THEM CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V183000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected: 56,269
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-06-06
Owners notified: 2001-06-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT IN THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AFTER TESTING. THIS RESIDUAL WATER COULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL DUE TO CORROSION.

Safety risk

IF THE PUMP STOPS WORKING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP. IF CORROSION IS FOUND, THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train: automatic transmission	289	95,000 mi
Air bags	203	100,000 mi
Power train	90	120,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	60	69,770 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	43	60,000 mi
Exterior lighting	34	141,635 mi
Electrical system	33	95,000 mi
Seat belts	30	80,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	25	104,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	21	38,772 mi
Engine and engine cooling	20	96,000 mi
Engine	19	117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	19	58,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	17	22,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	17	67,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	16	40,000 mi
Unknown or other	16	79,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	15	58,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	15	104,000 mi
Tires	15	21,906 mi
Suspension	14	30,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	11	82,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	11	—
Power train: manual transmission	11	68,888 mi
Structure: body	11	135,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	10	100,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	10	38,000 mi
Seats	10	88,000 mi
Steering	10	145,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	10	—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	9	94,000 mi
Structure	9	26,200 mi
Suspension: front	9	78,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	8	—
Visibility: power window devices and controls	7	65,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	6	2,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	6	64,692 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	6	—
Electrical system: ignition	5	3,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	5	23,050 mi
Service brakes	5	69,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	5	—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	4	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	4	—
Interior lighting	4	100 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	4	—
Electrical system: ignition: switch	3	39,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	3	16,000 mi
Equipment	3	88,415 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	3	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	3	46,500 mi
Fuel system, other	3	58,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	3	300 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	3	—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	3	67,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	3	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	3	3,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	3	47,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	3	—
Structure: body: door	3	—
Structure: frame and members	3	56,020 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	3	—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	3	89,800 mi
Suspension: rear	3	2,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	3	97,204 mi
Tires: tread/belt	3	—
Visibility	3	109,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	3	49,845 mi
Wheels	3	105,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	2	—
Electrical system: starter assembly	2	—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	2	18,717 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	2	85,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	2	—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	2	64,347 mi
Parking brake	2	33,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	2	28,000 mi
Seat belts: front	2	47,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	2	—
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	2	45,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	2	21,770 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	2	22,224 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	2	20,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector	2	—
Structure: body: bumpers	2	—
Structure: body: trunk lid	2	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	2	160,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	47,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	2	—
Vehicle speed control: linkages	2	—
Visibility: glass, side/rear	2	35,918 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	2	51,000 mi
Child seat	1	140,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	49,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	85,296 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	125,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	62,950 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages	1	128,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	8,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	—
Power train: driveline	1	67,300 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly	1	44,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly	1	—
Seat belts: front: anchorage	1	—
Seat belts: rear/other	1	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	—
Service brakes, air	1	—
Service brakes, electric	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	20,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	1	—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	—
Steering: rack and pinion	1	50,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	1	—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	—
Tires: valve	1	59,900 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	—

The 2000 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

EA15001Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.