The chassis harness is not properly secured to the frame of the trailer or is improperly routed over the axle.
Manufacturer safety record
Cobra Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 29 owner complaints and 4 recalls for Cobra vehicles from 1987 to 2003. The most complained-about model is the Cobra (14 complaints).
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Cobra models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra | 1988-1999 | 5 | 2 |
| Sandpiper | 1990-1996 | 1 | 2 |
| Cobra | 1987-2003 | 14 | 1 |
| Monterey | 1992-1993 | 3 | 1 |
| Corsica | 1990-1999 | 2 | 1 |
| Cardinal | 1993-1995 | 1 | 1 |
| Salem | 1988-1999 | 1 | 1 |
| Wildwood | 1993-1995 | 1 | 1 |
| American | 1992-1993 | 0 | 1 |
| Cavalier | 1990-1993 | 0 | 1 |
| Laguna | 1992-1993 | 0 | 1 |
| Lumina | 1991-1996 | 0 | 1 |
| Passport | 1992-1993 | 0 | 1 |
| Riviera | 1992-1993 | 0 | 1 |
| Scottsdale | 1990-1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Seven Seas | 1992-1993 | 0 | 1 |
| Sunrise | 1992-1996 | 0 | 1 |
| Vacation Cruiser | 1992-1993 | 0 | 1 |
| Ventura | 1990 | 1 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about Cobra vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996 Cobra Cobra | 4 | 0 | D |
| 2 | 1993 Cobra Monterey | 3 | 1 | - |
| 3 | 1990 Cobra Cobra | 2 | 0 | C |
| 4 | 1992 Cobra Cobra | 2 | 1 | F |
| 5 | 2003 Cobra Cobra | 2 | 0 | C |
| 6 | 1992 Cobra Corsica | 1 | 1 | D |
| 7 | 1992 Cobra Sandpiper | 1 | 1 | C |
| 8 | 1993 Cobra Sierra | 1 | 2 | F |
| 9 | 1990 Cobra Ventura | 1 | 0 | - |
| 10 | 1991 Cobra Cobra | 1 | 0 | B |
| 11 | 1987 Cobra Cobra | 1 | 0 | B |
| 12 | 1989 Cobra Cobra | 1 | 0 | B |
| 13 | 1989 Cobra Sierra | 1 | 1 | D |
| 14 | 1994 Cobra Wildwood | 1 | 1 | D |
| 15 | 1994 Cobra Cobra | 1 | 0 | B |
Latest Cobra recalls
The angle of the rear combination lamp is not within the proper specifications for fmvss no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The lower bracket of the rear suspension airbag may be mislocated, and may be rubbing against the brake line.
The mounting bracket for the rear trailer hitch does not have sufficient strength to withstand the loads of an attached trailer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data