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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
20–25K
925–50K
950–75K
875–100K
12100–150K
5150K+
45 reports with mileage · 127 unknown
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.
Power Train. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
25 crash reports6 fire reports13 injury reports
What owners actually said
172 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2002
Tires
THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER BECAUSE IT APPEARED THAT TWO OF THE TIRES HAD A SLOW LEAK, AFTER INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT ONLY ONE TIRE HAD A LEAK AND THE DEALER RESEALED THE TIRE AROUND THE RIM, THE NEXT DAY WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVI…
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THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER BECAUSE IT APPEARED THAT TWO OF THE TIRES HAD A SLOW LEAK, AFTER INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT ONLY ONE TIRE HAD A LEAK AND THE DEALER RESEALED THE TIRE AROUND THE RIM, THE NEXT DAY WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AND LATER THAT DAY THE CONSUMER WENT TO CHECK ON THE TIRE AND FOUND THAT IT WENT FLAT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SERVICE CENTER WHERE NO PROBLEMS COULD BE FOUND AND THE TIRE WAS REMOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE, LATER THAT EVENING WHILE DRIVING THE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT.(NO TIRE INFO WAS GIVEN.) NLM
NHTSA ODI #566714
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2002
Seat Belts
SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS NOT BUCKLING UP CORRECTLY, WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING SEAT BELT WILL COME UNDONE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO DEFECT WITHIN BUCKLE, AND THAT CONSUMER NEEDED TO HEAR TWO CLICKS TO MAKE SURE THAT IT WAS SECURE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8014024
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2002
Tires
TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION, AND COULD CAUSE BLOW UT WHILE DRIVING. SIZE P21550R17, DOT M6PCLNWR0200. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8013323
Mileage unknown · Jun 25, 2002
Latches/locks/linkages
HOOD S FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8012628
Mileage unknown · Jun 6, 2002
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. AFTER INSPECTION DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS WITHIN TRANSMISSION. 6,000 MILES LATER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE TAKING OFF. GEARS DO NOT ENGAGE UNTIL REACHING 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8011204
Mileage unknown · May 13, 2002
Structure
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE DOOR PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME PARTIALLY UNATTACHED. WE NOTICED THIS WHEN WE STOPPED AT A GAS STATION. WHEN I OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR THE PANEL CRUSHED INTO THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL AND DENTED IT. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY COULD FIX IT FOR ME BUT IT WA…
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WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE DOOR PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME PARTIALLY UNATTACHED. WE NOTICED THIS WHEN WE STOPPED AT A GAS STATION. WHEN I OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR THE PANEL CRUSHED INTO THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL AND DENTED IT. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY COULD FIX IT FOR ME BUT IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE DOOR PANEL FALLING OFF. HOWEVER, THEY DID OFFER TO FIX IT FOR ME FOR A COSTLY SUM TO BE DETERMINED ONCE THEY SAW THE VEHICLE AND ESTIMATED THE DAMAGE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #761817
Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 2002
Electrical System
VEHICLE STALLS REGULARLY AFTER TAKING IT THROUGH CAR WASH. DEALER HAS REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES. HAS NOT STALLED SINCE THESE WERE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8008842
Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 2002
Structure
THE DOOR HINGE IS RUSTED OUT WHICH MEANS YOU CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR. THE MECHANISM IS OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM
NHTSA ODI #8006599
Mileage unknown · Jan 28, 2002
Power Train
THERE IS A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE IGNITION KEY AND THE GEAR SHIFT IS ABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION AND CHANGE GEARS. *AK *JB REF IE03013
NHTSA ODI #8002967
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR, RPMS WENT TO RED, AND VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO 25-30 MPH. DEALER REPLACED O2 SENSOR. THIS HAPPENED 2 MORE TIMES, AT THIS TIME VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC FOUND METAL FLAKES IN TRANSMISSION FLUID, TRANSMISSON NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
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NHTSA investigations
2
PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
PE00007 · Door Panel/garnish Separation
Opened Feb 2, 2000 · Closed Jul 18, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
ALLEGED THAT THE PLASTIC GARNISH PANELS MOUNTED ON DOORS DETACH FROM THEIR MOUNTINGS, SOMETIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION
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