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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 6 of 60 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Visibility. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
60 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2003
Tires
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A FLAPPING NOISE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD SEPARATED. *AK APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK LATER THE TREAD ON THE LEFT FRONT ALSO SEPARATED. (OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS) TREAD SEPARATION ON BOTH TIRES WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE THE B…
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WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A FLAPPING NOISE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD SEPARATED. *AK APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK LATER THE TREAD ON THE LEFT FRONT ALSO SEPARATED. (OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS) TREAD SEPARATION ON BOTH TIRES WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE THE BLOWOUT. *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10034463
Mileage unknown · May 27, 2003
Unknown Or Other
THIS MAY NOT BE A COMPLAINT, MORE OF A QUESTION. SEVERAL OF OUR TRUCK DRIVERS LOAD MATERIALS STICKING OUT OF THE REAR OF THE TRUCK BY 3-4-5 FEET WITHOUT ATTACHING A RED/ORANGE WARNING FLAG. I'VE LOOKED THROUGH YOUR WEBSITE WITHOUT FINDING THE PROPER LEGAL LIMIT FOR SUCH OVERLOADING WITHOUT WARNING FLAGS. CAN YOU HELP. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10020587
Mileage unknown · Apr 23, 2001
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, POSSIBLY DUE TO DEFECTIVE CONTACT LEAD TO WIPER MOTOR.*AK
NHTSA ODI #886451
Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2001
Electrical System
ENGINE SHUTS OFF AT STOP SIGNS AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATED THAT IT COULD BE CRITICAL IF SOMEONE REAR ENDED CONSUMER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #877643
Mileage unknown · Nov 28, 2000
Tires
WHILE DRIVING, GOODYEAR TIRE P245/75R16 SE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATON ON RIGHT REAR, MANAGED TO PULL TO THE OVER, FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, DOT PJ11D5LV2897. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #875552
Mileage unknown · Nov 16, 2000
Seats
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH, LIKE A ROCKING CHAIR. CONSUMER STATED IT DID NOT PASS VIRGINIA INSPECTION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #875072
Mileage unknown · Oct 20, 2000
Tires
THIS HAPPENED TO BOTH REAR TIRES WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF EACH OTHER 9/27/00 AND 10/12/00. TREAD FLEW OFF AT HWY SPEEDS. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO GAVE ME A BOGUS NUMBER TO CALL. I HAVE EMAIL SAVED IF YOU WISH TO VIEW MY EMAIL TO THEM AND THEIR RESPONSE PASSING THE BUCK TO SEARS/NTB (WITH A BOGUS NUMBER, NO LESS). THESE OCCURRE…
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THIS HAPPENED TO BOTH REAR TIRES WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF EACH OTHER 9/27/00 AND 10/12/00. TREAD FLEW OFF AT HWY SPEEDS. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO GAVE ME A BOGUS NUMBER TO CALL. I HAVE EMAIL SAVED IF YOU WISH TO VIEW MY EMAIL TO THEM AND THEIR RESPONSE PASSING THE BUCK TO SEARS/NTB (WITH A BOGUS NUMBER, NO LESS). THESE OCCURRENCES DAMAGED OUR COMPANY TRUCK. WE DO NOT FEEL THAT IT IS "JUST A COINCIDENCE". (TIRESIZE: 245/75 R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75 R16 )
NHTSA ODI #734796
Mileage unknown · Aug 29, 2000
Tires
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND SAID THAT TIRE SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT A PROBLEM. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE ROAD AND WAS GOING TO PULL INTO REST AREA. A SECOND TIRE BLEWOUT ON LEFT REAR. …
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PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND SAID THAT TIRE SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT A PROBLEM. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE ROAD AND WAS GOING TO PULL INTO REST AREA. A SECOND TIRE BLEWOUT ON LEFT REAR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. FIRESTONE FIREHAWK, R45LT26575R16. LOAD RANGE C.*AK FIRESTONE 265/75/R16 *MW
NHTSA ODI #869058
Mileage unknown · Aug 23, 2000
Power Train
BOLTS WHICH HOLD DRIVESHAFT BRACKET COME LOOSE AND FELL OUT, ALLOWING DRIVESHAFT TO MISALIGN AND SLIDE SIDEWAYS
NHTSA ODI #728817
Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LOCKED UP,EMITTING WHITE SMOKE. MECHANIC STATED THAT FUEL PUMP DUMPED A LOT OF FUEL INTO THE BLOCK , CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP.*AK
NHTSA ODI #859450
Official recalls
0
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NHTSA investigations
1
EA97023 · Driver's Seat Frame Failure
Opened Oct 31, 1997 · Closed Jun 1, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION HAS RECEIVED 375 REPORTS ALLEGING FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME WHICH IS PRONE TO BREAKAGE AT THE LEFT FRONT ATTACHING POINT.WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT MAY TILT AWAY FROM THE RISER DURING ACCELERATING OR BRAKING.(SEE CLOSING REPORT)
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