Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingPower Train
CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN, TURN SIGANL WAS INOPERATIVE,…
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CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN, TURN SIGANL WAS INOPERATIVE, WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED, AND THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED.*SLC
NHTSA ODI #8003609
Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2001
Power Train
WHEN VEHICLE WAS EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND MAKING A TURN, COULD HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 4 OR MORE TIMES. EACH TIME MECHANIC INDICATED NON-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL WAS CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE. MECHANIC DRAINED DIFFERENTIAL, AND REPLACED IT WITH AN ADDITIVE…
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WHEN VEHICLE WAS EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND MAKING A TURN, COULD HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 4 OR MORE TIMES. EACH TIME MECHANIC INDICATED NON-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL WAS CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE. MECHANIC DRAINED DIFFERENTIAL, AND REPLACED IT WITH AN ADDITIVE TO HELP RELEASE BETTER.BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK DEALER HAS: REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT, SERVICED THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL TWICE, AND DRAINED AND REFILLED FLUIDS, PROBLEM STILL REMAINS. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #895337
Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 1997
Power Train
TRANSMISSION: SOLENOID FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #604416
Mileage unknown · Sep 2, 1997
Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #518922
Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 1996
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #510869
Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 1996
Power Train
WHEN VEHICLE REACHED 46 THOUSAND MILES TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK AT 36000 MILES, DEALER CHANGED FILTER AND FLUID, 10000 MILES LATER, IT COMPLETELY FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #985208
Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 1996
Power Train
PURCHASE CAR THE GRILL WAS REPLACED, ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS WILL DESCRIBE . TT
NHTSA ODI #978914
Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 1995
Power Train
DRIVE SHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING, IN FOR REPAIR , HAD BEEN SPOT WELDED IN THREE PLACES. TT
THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE EXPOSED STEELSUB-PLATE CAN CUT THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING RESULTING IN INCREASED POSSIBILITYAND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THE AFFECTED SEAT OCCUPANT.
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2
PE92079 · R Seat Belt Webbing Length
Opened Sep 9, 1992 · Closed Jan 19, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:rear/other
There is no summary currently available
PE91109 · Dash Reflcts In Windshield
Opened Aug 1, 1991 · Closed Nov 29, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
There is no summary currently available
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