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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 26 of 620 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 429 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 45 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
96 crash reports7 fire reports36 injury reports
What owners actually said
620 reports
Mileage unknown · May 23, 1998
StructureFire
THE WIRE THAT RUNS TO THE VISTOR'S VANITY MIRROR LIGHT SHORTS OUT AND MANY CAUDE FIRE. THE WIRE SHORTS AGAINST THE VISOR ROD AND DETERIORATES FROM THE VISOR BEING USED. IT STRETCHES THE WIR AND SHORTS OUT AGAINST THE ROD. THE DEALER STATED TO ME SOMETIMES THE VEHICLES COME IN WITH THE VISOR COMPLETELY BURNED UP. FROM WHAT TH…
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THE WIRE THAT RUNS TO THE VISTOR'S VANITY MIRROR LIGHT SHORTS OUT AND MANY CAUDE FIRE. THE WIRE SHORTS AGAINST THE VISOR ROD AND DETERIORATES FROM THE VISOR BEING USED. IT STRETCHES THE WIR AND SHORTS OUT AGAINST THE ROD. THE DEALER STATED TO ME SOMETIMES THE VEHICLES COME IN WITH THE VISOR COMPLETELY BURNED UP. FROM WHAT THE DEALER STATED IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. I ASKED IF IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY STATED NO.
NHTSA ODI #536081
Mileage unknown · May 13, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #535510
Mileage unknown · Apr 24, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN WET WEATHER, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE BEFORE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK
NHTSA ODI #822764
Mileage unknown · Apr 17, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL DURING PANIC STOPS.
NHTSA ODI #534371
Mileage unknown · Apr 14, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL CONTINUOUSLY.
NHTSA ODI #534062
Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKES FAIL AND MAKE NOISE INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA ODI #533667
Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND VIBRATE.
NHTSA ODI #533641
Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHENEVER ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO HAVE AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. SOMETIMES THEY WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #822080
Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #533181
Mileage unknown · Mar 17, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
EA94-038; THE DEFECTIVE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING A RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
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