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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
30–25K
2125–50K
1550–75K
575–100K
5100–150K
3150K+
52 reports with mileage · 94 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.
Air Bags. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
35 crash reports1 fire reports24 injury reports
What owners actually said
146 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
ENGINE IDLE ROUGH. IDLE SPEED DROPS BELOW 500 RPM. THROTTLE STICKS OPEN CAUSING TO SURGE AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED (2 OCCURANCES) ENGINE LOSE OF POWER, ESPECIALLY UP SMALL INCLINES. A/C OR ACCESSORIES HAVE NO EFFECT ON IDLE RPM. DEALER RECOMMEND SUPER GRADE GAS (AGAINST MANF RECOMMENDATIONS) 2 DEALERS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROB…
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ENGINE IDLE ROUGH. IDLE SPEED DROPS BELOW 500 RPM. THROTTLE STICKS OPEN CAUSING TO SURGE AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED (2 OCCURANCES) ENGINE LOSE OF POWER, ESPECIALLY UP SMALL INCLINES. A/C OR ACCESSORIES HAVE NO EFFECT ON IDLE RPM. DEALER RECOMMEND SUPER GRADE GAS (AGAINST MANF RECOMMENDATIONS) 2 DEALERS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. AT 70MPH ENGINE HESITATES AND STALLS, AGAIN DEALER UNABLE TO DUP. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HOWEVER NO CODES ARE DISPLAYED FOR DEALER. OVERALL, ENGINE IDLE BAD, THROTTLE STICKS, VEHICLE STALLS. DRIVING SKILLS HAVE PREVENTED ACCIDENT. WHAT CAN BE DONE? NLM
NHTSA ODI #767688
Mileage unknown · Sep 16, 2002
Power Train
TWICE CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8018723
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GRADUALLY GO TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8018344
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2002
Steering
STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO STEER WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8018342
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
SINCE 7,000 MILES TO THE PRESENT MILEAGE FRONT BRAKES WOULD SQUEAK WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER, AND HAD FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8018339
Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2002
Air BagsCrash
WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 80 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVLOVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK *YH
NHTSA ODI #8018123
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DEALER WAS SERVICING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, WHEN TAKING THE TIRE OFF THE SPRING AND ROTORS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS FELL OFF.*JB
NHTSA ODI #8018012
Mileage unknown · Sep 3, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING 55MPH BRAKES LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8017833
Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2002
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8016979
Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 2002
Electrical System
AUTOMOBILE FAILED TO START, ACTS AS IF BATTERY HAS BAD CELL, TESTER SHOWS GOOD BATTERY, ENGINE WILL NOT TURNOVER OR START.*AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 15" WHEELS, EQUIPPED WITH AN R/T PACKAGE. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE PLACARD. THE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH P195/50R16 TIRES BUT THE TIRE PLACARD INDICATED THAT THE RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZES WERE P185/65R14 AND P185/65R15. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LABEL SPECIFIES THE WRONG RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE OWNER TO SELECT INCORRECT REPLACEMENT TIRES.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SPORT APPEARANCE PACKAGE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT WITH 16" WHEELS AND TIRES WERE EQUIPPED WITH THE INCORRECT TIRE PLACARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LABEL SPECIFIES THE WRONG RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE OWNER TO SELECT INCORRECT REPLACEMENT TIRES.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW LABEL, OR, IF THE OWNER WISHES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1
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.
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