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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 3 of 32 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.
Seat Belts. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports1 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
32 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 1999
Air BagsVehicle Speed ControlCrash
THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT THE BANK. UPON PUTTING THE CAR IN GEAR THE THROTTLE IMMEDIATELY DEPRESSED WITHOUT EVER BEING TOUCHED. THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN LOCKED IN A TURNING POSITION. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK, THE STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND, AND YOU COULD NOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE OR CHANGE GEAR. THE CAR HIT THE SIDE OF…
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THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT THE BANK. UPON PUTTING THE CAR IN GEAR THE THROTTLE IMMEDIATELY DEPRESSED WITHOUT EVER BEING TOUCHED. THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN LOCKED IN A TURNING POSITION. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK, THE STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND, AND YOU COULD NOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE OR CHANGE GEAR. THE CAR HIT THE SIDE OF THE BANK AND A TREE AT ABOUT 34-40 MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI #703729
Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 1997
Fuel System, GasolineSuspension
VEHICLE CONTINUALLY SMELLS OF GASOLINE FUMES SINCE PURCHASE, POSSIBLE LEAKAGE.
NHTSA ODI #604490
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 1997
Electrical SystemEquipmentExterior Lighting
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #605457
Mileage unknown · Jan 28, 1997
Seat Belts
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FRAYS DURING NORMAL USE DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE BELTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #808225
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #513788
Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 1996
Tires
VOGUE TIRES HAVE EXCESSIVE WEATHERING.
NHTSA ODI #508970
Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 1996
Air BagsSeatsService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF PARK AND ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE/POWER SEAT BOLT SECURING SEAT BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO WOBBLE BACK AND FORTH/ REPLACED MICHELIN TIRES, ALSO NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS. *AK*AK
NHTSA ODI #984908
Mileage unknown · Feb 16, 1996
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
(ABS) FAILURE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TT
NHTSA ODI #979308
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 1995
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
ABS BRAKES FAILED TWICE UNDER EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #968205
Mileage unknown · May 10, 1995
Electrical System
WHEN USING HEADLIGHTS DURING THE DAYTIME DASH BOARD DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. TT
THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF SEPARATION OF THE COUPLING, AN OIL LEAK CAN OCCUR WHICH, WHEN EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAN EXPERIENCE AN INFLATOR IGNITION DELAY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE INFLATOR IGNITION IS DELAYED IN AN ACCIDENT, THEAIR BAG MAY BE LATE IN DEPLOYING, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TOTHE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.
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NHTSA investigations
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