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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 14 of 158 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
26 crash reports5 fire reports19 injury reports
What owners actually said
158 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITHIN THE COOLING SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD THERE IS STEAM COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND THERE IS AN ODOR IN VEHICLE. ALSO, THROTTLE BODY SEAL MAY BNOT BE SUFFICIENTLY COMPRESSED TO PREV…
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WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITHIN THE COOLING SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD THERE IS STEAM COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND THERE IS AN ODOR IN VEHICLE. ALSO, THROTTLE BODY SEAL MAY BNOT BE SUFFICIENTLY COMPRESSED TO PREVENT COOLINT FROM LEAKING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #833064
Mileage unknown · Apr 19, 1999
Electrical SystemEquipmentExterior Lighting
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #705756
Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #705107
Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED COMPUTER, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #836155
Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED COMPUTER. CONSUMER HAS CONSTANTLY TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR ENGINE SHUTDOWN PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #836141
Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED & THE ABS IS IN USE, THEY FAIL TO WORK LIKE THEY SHOULD. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC IT WAS THE INLET VALVE CIRCUIT THAT WAS DEFECTIVE & IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #833919
Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 1999
Seat Belts
WHEN STOPPING AT ANY SPEED, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL COME LOOSE. ALSO, IT WILL COME LOOSE WHEN LEANING FORWARD. DEALER SAYS THE SEATBELT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #833985
Mileage unknown · Jan 19, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEEL CYLINDERS LEAKING.
NHTSA ODI #543481
Mileage unknown · Dec 29, 1998
Vehicle Speed ControlFire
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION AND MINOR FIRE.
NHTSA ODI #543199
Mileage unknown · Nov 13, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #542580
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