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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 Aspire | 60 | 0 |
| 1996 Aspire | 33 | 0 |
| 1995 Aspire | 64 | 0 |
| 1994 Aspire | 54 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Air bags53
- Electrical system30
- Power train28
- Engine and engine cooling25
- Visibility19
- Fuel system, gasoline19
- Service brakes, hydraulic16
- Steering14
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 3 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 7.0–7.3 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Aspire · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 8.1 | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| 1996 | Aspire · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 8.1 | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| 1995 | Aspire · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 7.7 | 6.2 | 7.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the Aspire.
THE FUEL SUPPLY, RETURN AND VAPOR HOSES OR LINES CAN CONTACT OR HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS DUE TO IMPROPER POSITIONING DURING ASSEMBLY.
THE DATES OF MANUFACTURE WERE OMITTED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
NHTSA recalls