Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Park Pawl
park rod that fails to engage can result in a vehicle rollaway, raises the risk of a crash.
open safety recalls on record
park rod that fails to engage can result in a vehicle rollaway, raises the risk of a crash.
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency raises the risk of injury.
Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, raises the risk of a crash.
loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, raises the risk of a crash.
loss of exterior lighting can reduce the driver's visibility and the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, raises the risk of a crash.
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, raises the risk of a crash.
Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.
Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.