- The problem
- The angle of the rear combination lamp is not within the proper specifications for fmvss no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the rear combination lamps have diminished visibility and do not give sufficient warning signals to following motorists.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a bezel which will bring the angle of the lamp within fmvss specifications.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Cobra Cardinal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1995 Cobra Cardinal with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1994 for the brake lights. For comparison, the 1994 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Cardinal year, for its age
#333 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Cobra Cardinal problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1995 Cobra Cardinal recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 1995 Cobra Cardinal
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Goodyear marathon trailer tires failed - blew out: have a 1995 cardinal trailer, all had goodyear marathon trailer tires, size st205/75r15. I have two of the tires blow up just sitting on the spare tire holder. A third tire completely separated on the trailer. I checked today, and the last of this type of tire is separating. It appears that the top layer of material is separating. I took the tire to discount tire to replace it. The tread is just split open and torn all the way around. This is a total of four...
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out of four tires that have failed. There is definitely a problem with these tires. I have incurred a lot of expense to replace tires that plenty of tread life. All tires were inflated appropriately. What is really concerning to me, is that two of the tires blew up just sitting on the spare tire holder. *Ak
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All Cardinal yearsQuestions about the 1995 Cobra Cardinal
Does the 1995 Cobra Cardinal have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1995 Cobra Cardinal: brake lights (October 1994). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Cobra Cardinal?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Cobra Cardinal had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 7, 2004 and the latest on July 7, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Cobra Cardinal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Cobra Cardinal year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1995 Cobra Cardinal has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data