NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Structure complaints
20 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Feb 27, 2001
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES, MOST RECENTLY THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, CALIPERS HAD BEEN STICKING AND BINDING. ECM FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. HEATER PIPE WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. WINDSHIELD WASHER DIDN'T WORK…
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CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES, MOST RECENTLY THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, CALIPERS HAD BEEN STICKING AND BINDING. ECM FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. HEATER PIPE WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. WINDSHIELD WASHER DIDN'T WORK RIGHT. LEFT AND RIGHT LENS COVERS REPLACED DUE TO WATER ENTERING THEM. POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. LEFT SIDE MIRROR WAS REPLACED. OIL SENSOR WAS REPLACED. LEFT WINDOW MOTOR FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. RIGHT FRONT LAMP REPLACED. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #881639
Mileage unknown · Nov 28, 2000
Structure
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL (00V-189) COMPONENT WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN #. *MJS
NHTSA ODI #558154
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2000
Structure
RECALL OO V 189 000/CRADLE BOLTS: WHILE TRAVELING AT 25-30 MPH, DRIVER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE LOST STEERING CONTROL. ; MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE RECALL PROBLEM IS EXACTLY THE SAME …
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RECALL OO V 189 000/CRADLE BOLTS: WHILE TRAVELING AT 25-30 MPH, DRIVER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE LOST STEERING CONTROL. ; MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE RECALL PROBLEM IS EXACTLY THE SAME TO WHAT THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING. THEREFORE, THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO COVER THIS VEHICLE TOO. *YH
NHTSA ODI #873397
Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 2000
Structure
BOTH FENDERS HAVE RUSTED THROUGH IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT ON BOTH SIDES , POSSIBLE PROBLEMS WITH THE PAINT ITSELF OR THE METAL USED FOR THE FENDERS. IT DOESN'T SEEMS AS THOUGH THIS SHOULD HAPPENED TO A VEHICLE WITH THAT FEW MILES ON IT. ALWAYS BEEN TAKEN CARE OFF.*AK
NHTSA ODI #724275
Mileage unknown · Mar 21, 2000
Structure
AS OF NOW, I AM COMPLETELY LOCKED OUT OF MY VEHICLE. BOTH DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURING. I KNOW OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO TO BE POORLY MANUFACTURED, THEY ARE QUITE EXPENSIVE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #720412
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 1999
Structure
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S ELECTRONIC DOOR LATCHES MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DRIVER'S/PASSENGERS' DOORS NOT TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH MAY TRAP AN OCCUPANT. HAVE NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #851789
Mileage unknown · May 26, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingStructure
TWICE THE BOLTS THAT SUPPORT ENGINE ROTTED OUT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON NOVEMER 28, 1997 WITH 78,000 MILES AND ON APRIL 20, 1999. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE FRAME IS CRACKED, THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. …
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TWICE THE BOLTS THAT SUPPORT ENGINE ROTTED OUT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON NOVEMER 28, 1997 WITH 78,000 MILES AND ON APRIL 20, 1999. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE FRAME IS CRACKED, THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. CONSUMER FEELS HE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR REPAIRS. *TT
NHTSA ODI #838463
Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 1998
Structure
VEHICLE HAS WATER INSIDE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT. SOMETIMES THE ENTIRE FLOOR WILL BE WET IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, FRONT FLOOR HAS NEVER BEEN WET. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. VARIOUS MECHANICS CONTACTED, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #831816
Mileage unknown · Dec 2, 1998
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
WHEN TRYING TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE THE DOORS WON'T OPEN, AND THE DOOR LATCH GETS STUCK. WATER IS GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE IN THE BACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND IN THE FRONT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE FRONT PASSENGER S AND THE DRIVER DON'T KNOW HOW THE WATER IS GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE , ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S NOT RAINING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #831561
Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 1998
Electrical SystemExterior LightingFuel System, Gasoline
ABS OPEN ACCUMULATOR & PRESSURE SWITCH FAILED. MJS
NHTSA ODI #605779
Official recalls
6Jul 11, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WHERE ROAD SALT USE IS HEAVY. A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINERS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
Apr 8, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
Aug 8, 1995
INCORRECT CLEAR FRONT SIDE MARKER BULBS WERE INSTALLED RATHER THAN AMBER BULBS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: DURING ILLUMINATION, THE BULBS WILL SHOW CLEAR RATHER THAN AMBER AND COULD MOMENTARILY CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLEAR BULBS WITH THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS.
Sep 3, 1993
THE FUEL FEED HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE COUPLING WERE TO SEPARATE AND AN IGNITION SOURCEIS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW FUEL FEED HOSE.
Jan 10, 1992
THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.
Oct 2, 1991
FRONT SHOULDER SAFETY BELT WEBBING MAY SEPARATE AT FRONT BELT UPPER GUIDE LOOPS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE FRONT SEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WEBBING SEPARATION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDINCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO BELTED FRONT OUTBOARD OCCUPANTS IN A HIGH ENERGYCRASH.
Remedy: INSTALL A CONTROLLED ROTATION BRACKET ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT GUIDE LOOPS.
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NHTSA investigations
10RP01001 · Structure
Opened Nov 28, 2001 · Closed Jun 13, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
EA00011 · Engine Cradle Separation
Opened Apr 10, 2000 · Closed Jan 12, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
THE ENGINE CRADLE FRONT BOLTS AND/OR RETAINERS MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE CRADLE TO FALL, POSSIBLY SEPARATING THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FROM THE STEERING GEAR, WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
RQ99002 · Engine Cradle Separation
Opened Mar 4, 1999 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
ON APRIL 1, 1997, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO RECALL THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, REGISTERED IN 14 HIGH CORROSION STATES, TO REPLACE THE REAR ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.THE REAR ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS WOULD EITHER FRACTURER OR PULL THROUGH THE RETIANERS DUE TO CORROSION.AS OF SEPTEMBER 1998, THE SIXTH QUARTER, 59.3% OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAD BEEN REPAIRED.IN ADDITION TO THE COMPLAINTS OF FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLT FAILURES IN THE ABOVE FAILURE REPORT SUMMARY, ODI HAS RECEIVED SIX REPORTS OF POSSIBLE FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLT FAILURES, INCLUDING TWO CRASHES.AN RQ IS WARRANTED TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF FAILURES OF THE FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
RQ97017 · Cradle Bolt Failures
Opened Oct 2, 1997 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
PE94063 · Corroded Rear Disk Brakes
Opened Aug 12, 1994 · Closed Dec 21, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE94048 · SUB-FRAME Absorber Failure
Opened Jun 21, 1994 · Closed Dec 30, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
PE93039 · Fuel Line Separation
Opened Apr 27, 1993 · Closed Sep 14, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA92024 · Sticking Throttle
Opened Jun 26, 1992 · Closed Jan 31, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA91049 · Jack Failure
Opened Nov 26, 1991 · Closed Oct 28, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Equipment
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PE91072 · Steering Wheel Separation
Opened May 1, 1991 · Closed Jul 8, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
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