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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 Chieftan | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Steering2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Parking brake2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Tires1
- Exterior lighting1
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the Chieftan.
93V220000 · Fuel system, gasoline28 Dec 1993 · 1988, 1989
FUEL TANKS LEAK AT THE SEAMS AND/OR BAFFLE CONNECTIONS.
87V155000 · Fuel system, gasoline1 Oct 1987 · 1985, 1986, 1987
VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES.
81V149000 · Fuel system, gasoline16 Dec 1981 · 1981, 1982
THE AREA SURROUNDING THE GASOLINE FILLER PIPE SHROUD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED. THIS MAY ALLOW GAS VAPORS TO TRAVEL INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE COACH WHEN REFUELING.
NHTSA recalls