- The problem
- The chassis harness is not properly secured to the frame of the trailer or is improperly routed over the axle.
- The risk
- The wiring can be pinched or cut between the frame and axle causing loss of control or total brake failure of the trailer or fifth wheel.
- The fix
- Cobra industries has gone out of business. The correction was to tighten the slack in the chassis wire harness and secure them to the frame of the trailer with a single eye wire loop.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Cobra Cavalier Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 Cobra Cavalier have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1995 for the wiring.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Cavalier year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 Cobra Cavalier 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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No complaints about the 1990 Cobra Cavalier yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Cobra Cavalier: every year compared
All Cavalier years1990 Cobra Cavalier vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Cobra Cavalier | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1990 Cobra Cobra | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Cobra Ventura | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Cobra Cavalier
Does the 1990 Cobra Cavalier have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1990 Cobra Cavalier: wiring (August 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1990 Cobra Cavalier had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 Cobra Cavalier a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Cobra Cavalier 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 1990 Cobra Cavalier 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