Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 535 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 535 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 535 | 1 | 2 |
| 1990 535 | 4 | 2 |
| 1989 535 | 7 | 2 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Visibility4
- Electrical system4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Structure3
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Tires1
- Steering1
- Latches/locks/linkages1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
4 campaigns cover the 535.
FEED FUEL HOSES CAN HARDEN AND "SET" OVER TIME, ALLOWING A SEEPAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING. THE CLAMP USED TO HOLD THE HOSE TO THE FITTING IS UNABLE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HARDENING OF THE FEED FUEL HOSE.
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A THROTTLE HOUSING ON WHICH THE THROTTLE VALVE SHAFT RETAINING NUT WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND PREVENTING THE BELT TONGUE FROM LATCHING WHEN BUCKLING UP.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
NHTSA recalls