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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 14 of 110 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports2 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
110 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THIS INDICATES A BRAKE FAILURE WHICH CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED IT MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND KEEPS ON ROLLING, THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IF DRIVER STEPS HARD ON THE BRAKES, AS IF THEY WERE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THEY RESPOND P…
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THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THIS INDICATES A BRAKE FAILURE WHICH CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED IT MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND KEEPS ON ROLLING, THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IF DRIVER STEPS HARD ON THE BRAKES, AS IF THEY WERE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THEY RESPOND PERFECTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #846196
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 1999
Electrical System
VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SWITH HORN GOING OFF NO MATTER IF VEHICLE IS OFF OR ON. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HORN PAD ASSEMBLY NEEDS REPLACING. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #846173
Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 1999
Air BagsSeat BeltsService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING 25MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP. STRUCK VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELT DIDN'T RETRACT AS QUICKLY AS NEEDED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT HEAD AND LEFT HAND ON WINDSHIELD, SUSTAINING INJURIES. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #843441
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 1999
Unknown Or Other
MAJOR PAINT PROBLEMS
NHTSA ODI #709056
Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING CAR ENGINE STOPPED WITH NO WARNING. IMAGINE DRVING ON I95AND THE ENGINE STOPS AND NOWHERE TO GO. *AK
NHTSA ODI #708284
Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 1999
Latches/locks/linkages
PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR LOCKED UP AND CONNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #839811
Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 1999
Seat Belts
SIDE BELT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOES NOT RETRACT BACK INTO MECHANISM. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #838749
Mileage unknown · May 26, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 45 MPH, AND APPLYING BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD, AND BRAKES AREN'T STOPPING THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS TO PUMP THE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN. THEN WILL APPLY BRAKES IN LOW SPEED, AND VEHICLE WILL COME TO A STOP. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE IS IN SHOP. *AK
NHTSA ODI #838458
Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 1999
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #705550
Mileage unknown · Mar 2, 1999
Latches/locks/linkages
DOOR LOCKS FAILED CAUSING THEM TO REMAIN IN LOCKED POSITION.
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
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.
THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE HOSE POSITION AND REPLACE THOSE HOSES IN AN INCORRECT POSITION WITH NEW HOSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTED.
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NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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