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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 0 of 7 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 1 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 reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
7 reports
Mileage unknown · Apr 16, 2004
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING BROKE. THE MECHANIC SHOP EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE REPAIR SHOP WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTI…
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WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING BROKE. THE MECHANIC SHOP EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE REPAIR SHOP WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT U BOLT CAME LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10067321
Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN BRAKING IN A PANIC/SUDDEN STOP OR SOMETIMS IN NORMAL BRAKING, BOTH REAR WHEELS LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLLY. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER'S SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #897883
Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2001
Service Brakes, HydraulicFire
DESCENDING 11-13% GRADE, GEAR DOWN 1 BELOW DRIVE, FIRE OCCURRED IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL WELLS DUE TO FAILURE OF MATERIAL USED IN CONSTRUCTION OF ABS SENSOR HOLDER (BAKELITE-LIKE) , KNOWN POTENTIAL HOT AREA SHOULD BE MADE OF FIRE PROOF MATERIAL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #749454
Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING; BRAKES EITHER LOCK WHEELS, OR FAIL COMPLETELY
NHTSA ODI #747509
Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON A TAR SURFACE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. OWNER HAS TO STAND ON BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP OR REAPPLY THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES. DEALER SAID IT'S NORMAL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #854681
Mileage unknown · Nov 28, 1999
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
NONE
NHTSA ODI #715357
Mileage unknown · May 6, 1997
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
APPLIED BRAKES HARD, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, REARENDED ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE; DEALER WILL REPLACE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM. *AK
WATER INTRUSION INTO THE KICK PANEL AREAS IN FRONT OF BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS CAN CAUSE A CORROSION PATH BETWEEN THE BATTERY FEED AND THE ELECTRICAL GROUND.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT LEADING TO IGNITION AND COMBUSION OF THE PLASTICS IN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 25 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH 25 AMP FUSES IN THE FUSE BLOCK; REMOVE A TEMPORARY PAPER FUSE-BLOCK COVER; INSTALL A PLASTIC SHIELD OVER THE FUSE BLOCK; REPLACE AND REORIENT THE POWER DOOR LOCK RELAY (IF EQUIPPED); INSPECT THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE (IF EQUIPPED) FOR SIGNS OF CORROSION, REPLACE IF CORRODED, AND REORIENT IT; AND APPLY ADDITIONAL BODY SEALER IN KEY AREAS.
THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBY CONTAINS A RELAY ROD TAPERED-STUD ATTACHMENT NUT THAT WAS NOT TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE TAPERED STUD CAN LOOSEN AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOTICE A LAG IN THE RESPONSIVENESS TO STEERING WHEEL INPUTS. EVENTUALLY THE RELAY ROD STUD CAN FRACTURE RESULTING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING CRIMPED NUT AND INSTALL A NEW NUT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
THESE TIRES HAVE BEAD DAMAGE WHICH OCCURED DURING TIRE MOUNTING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DAMAGE TO THE TIRE REINFORCING STRUCTURE IN THE BEAD "TOE" AREA CAUSES A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL AFTER THE TIRE IS INFLATED. THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN A SLOW AIR LOSS CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. HOWEVER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE TO RESULT IN A RAPID AIR LOSS CAUSING INJURIES TO ANYONE IF THEY WERE HANDLING THE TIRE WHEN THIS OCCURRED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DEMOUNT EACH TIRE AND INSPECT FOR BEAD DAMAGE. IF BEAD DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED.
ONE OF THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS CAN BREAK. THIS CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO THE SPRING LIFTING FROM THE AXLE UNDER CERTAIN REBOUND, BRAKING OR CORNERING MANEUVERS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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NHTSA investigations
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