Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and raises the risk of a crash.
open safety recalls on record
inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and raises the risk of a crash.
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and raises the risk of a crash.
Rear wheel lock-up can raises the risk of a crash.
detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, raises the risk of a crash.
Engine failure raises the risk of a crash.
Rear wheel lock up raises the risk of a crash.
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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.