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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 9 of 85 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.
Electrical System. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports4 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
85 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
AFTER APPYLING THE BRAKES AND COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE PEDAL WILL TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR, CAUSE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE ON THREE OCCASIONS, BUT DEALER CANNOT FIND OUT WHY THIS OCCURS. *AK AFTER APPLYING BRAKES, THERE WAS CLUNK NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN TO THE…
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AFTER APPYLING THE BRAKES AND COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE PEDAL WILL TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR, CAUSE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE ON THREE OCCASIONS, BUT DEALER CANNOT FIND OUT WHY THIS OCCURS. *AK AFTER APPLYING BRAKES, THERE WAS CLUNK NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN TO THE FLOOR DUE TO A SHORTING IN RIGHT FRONT ABS SENSOR WIRING HARNESS. *YH
NHTSA ODI #816002
Mileage unknown · Jul 22, 1997
Electrical System
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF THE CAR IS FAULTY. THE SYSTEM HEATS UP AND CAUSES SHORTAGES IN THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE TRUNK. *AK
NHTSA ODI #814662
Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 1997
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED AND UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WILL DECELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IT IS INTERMITTENT. DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS, PROBLE STILL IS NOT CORRECTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #813637
Mileage unknown · May 20, 1997
Seat Belts
SHOULDER BELT GOES DIRECTLY ACROSS THE DRIVER'S NECK.
NHTSA ODI #517329
Mileage unknown · May 13, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES REPLACED TWICE.
NHTSA ODI #603327
Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 1996
Electrical System
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS BEEN A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM AND THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM OR SOLUTION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #804451
Mileage unknown · Dec 10, 1996
Structure
VEHICLE TOO HEAVY FOR CAR DOORS TO HANDLE, RESULTING IN DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE POPPING OUT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #512165
Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 1996
Exterior Lighting
WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WILL JUST SHUT DOWN AND TO TURN THE LI GHTS ON AGAIN YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY HOLD THE SWITCH DOWN. NEW SWITCH INSTALLED , BUT NO REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #801566
Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 1996
Air BagsCrash
WHILE DRIVING BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE OTHER VEHICLE PUT ON BRAKES AND STRUCK THE OTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #802851
Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 1996
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, AS IF NOT RECEIVING GAS, HESITATES/STALLS, VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, HOWEVER COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE STARTER FAILS TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER HOLD THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRODUCING HEAT THAT CAN MELT SWITCH PARTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT AND VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION (ADEQUATE RESERVE CAPACITY, OR COLD CRANKING AMPS). THIS CAMPAIGN DOES NOT COVER BATTERY REPLACEMENT OR UNRELATED STARTING SYSTEM OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPAIRS.
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
1
EA00007 · Steering Column Fires
Opened Mar 3, 2000 · Closed Feb 7, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
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