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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 55 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 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Seat Belts. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports3 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
55 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 1999
Electrical System
SMOKE FROM STEERING COLUMN FIRST NOTED ON 5/95 - REPAIRED AND NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN (SECOND TIME). ON 1/6/99 NOTICE SMOKE AFTER CAR WAS STARTED. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP THAT REPAIRED VEHICLE THE FIRST TIME TO SEE IF MAYBE THERE WERE ANY RECALLS FOR DEFECTED EQUIPMENT. THEY STATED THERE WERE NONE. ALSO, I WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE…
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SMOKE FROM STEERING COLUMN FIRST NOTED ON 5/95 - REPAIRED AND NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN (SECOND TIME). ON 1/6/99 NOTICE SMOKE AFTER CAR WAS STARTED. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP THAT REPAIRED VEHICLE THE FIRST TIME TO SEE IF MAYBE THERE WERE ANY RECALLS FOR DEFECTED EQUIPMENT. THEY STATED THERE WERE NONE. ALSO, I WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE 12,000/12 MOS. WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY NOW. AS STATED EARLIER THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN FOUR YEARS THAT I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO NOTICED ON THE WEB THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND YEAR.
NHTSA ODI #702158
Mileage unknown · Dec 3, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingParking BrakeSuspension
1. ENGINE WAS REBUILT 1995 OR '96. VEHICLE WILL NOT IDLE PROPERLY IN DRIVE DESPITE REPEATED TUNE-UPS/REPAIRS. NON-ADJUSTABLE IDLE SPEED. 2. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT ALIGNMENT AND FRAME ADJUSTMENT. NON-ADJUSTABLE CASTOR. 3. PARTS THAT COMPRISE HANDBRAKE UNIT ARE…
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1. ENGINE WAS REBUILT 1995 OR '96. VEHICLE WILL NOT IDLE PROPERLY IN DRIVE DESPITE REPEATED TUNE-UPS/REPAIRS. NON-ADJUSTABLE IDLE SPEED. 2. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT ALIGNMENT AND FRAME ADJUSTMENT. NON-ADJUSTABLE CASTOR. 3. PARTS THAT COMPRISE HANDBRAKE UNIT ARE SO CHEAP THEY BREAK EASILY; HANDBRAKE TOO WEAK TO HOLD VEHICLE ON GRADE.
NHTSA ODI #701090
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 1998
Seat Belts
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY PRIOR TO RECALL. CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL 91V-206000. *AK
NHTSA ODI #781235
Mileage unknown · Sep 2, 1998
Fuel System, GasolineFire
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE FUEL INJECTORS CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN AND PARKED FOR 5 MINUTES WHEN THE FIRE STARTED. VEHICLE IS BEING LOOKED AT BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
NHTSA ODI #827527
Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 1998
Seat Belts
THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CONTINUES TO GET STUCK IN THE RETRACTOR . DEALER NOT ABLE TO CORRECT PROLBEM. ALSO THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS POSITIONED INCORRECTLY FOR AN AVERAGE HEIGHT PERSON. *AK
NHTSA ODI #822946
Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 1998
Latches/locks/linkages
HOOD LATCH FAILED TO ENGAGE AND FLEW OPEN AT 50 MPH AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD.
NHTSA ODI #530807
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 1997
Seat Belts
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS WERE ON RECALL. THE BELTS WERE REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER . THE BUCKLE CAME OFF ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE. THE MANFUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #813560
Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 1997
Seat BeltsVehicle Speed Control
RETRACTOR FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
NHTSA ODI #518421
Mileage unknown · May 28, 1997
Seat Belts
THE BELT BUCKLES ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE ARE BROKEN, THEY WON'T STAY FASTENED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #812026
Mileage unknown · May 6, 1997
Seat Belts
THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE BROKEN. THEY WON'T STAY BUCKLED. *AK
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WOULD RESULT INTHE SEAT OCCUPANT ONLY BEING RESTRAINED BY THE LAP BELT IN A CRASH OR SUDDENSTOP, AND AN INCREASED POSSIBILITY OF INJURY.
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