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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 J30 | 19 | 1 |
| 1994 J30 | 21 | 1 |
| 1993 J30 | 24 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Air bags20
- Electrical system11
- Vehicle speed control9
- Power train9
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Visibility5
- Fuel system, gasoline5
- Tires4
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 12.8–12.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | J30 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 14.4 | 11.0 | 12.8 |
| 1996 | J30 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 10.9 | 12.8 |
| 1995 | J30 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 11.0 | 12.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the J30.
96V083000 · Seat belts9 May 1996 · 1993, 1994, 1995
A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER CAN IGNITE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE PRE-TENSIONER WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRIGGERED.
NHTSA recalls