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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
190–25K
4725–50K
7250–75K
8075–100K
81100–150K
36150K+
335 reports with mileage · 275 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 240 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 61 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
63 crash reports19 fire reports41 injury reports
What owners actually said
610 reports
Mileage unknown · May 24, 2001
Tires
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 50 AND MPH AND PULLING A TRAILER, RIGHT REAR TIRE CONTACTED A ROAD HAZARD WHICH PUNCHED A HOLE IN TIRE. WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO SAM'S CLUB TIRE SHOP, MECHANIC STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPLACE TIRE BECAUSE IT HAD A HOLE PUNCHED IN IT, AND IT WAS "SUBSTANDARD" FOR THAT VEHICLE. …
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WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 50 AND MPH AND PULLING A TRAILER, RIGHT REAR TIRE CONTACTED A ROAD HAZARD WHICH PUNCHED A HOLE IN TIRE. WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO SAM'S CLUB TIRE SHOP, MECHANIC STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPLACE TIRE BECAUSE IT HAD A HOLE PUNCHED IN IT, AND IT WAS "SUBSTANDARD" FOR THAT VEHICLE. MICHELIN TIRE, P245/75R16 LTX A/S WITH A 35 PSI. STICKER ON DOOR STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE SUPPOSE TO BE P245/75R16 XL, EXTRA LOAD WITH A PSI OF 41 - WHICH WAS A STRONGER TIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #889057
Mileage unknown · May 21, 2001
Air BagsCrashInjury
THE VEHICLE DRIVEN AT 30MPH, HIT A VERY HIGH CEMENT STEP (WALL) AND THEN CONTINUED ON TO RAM A STEEL RAILING. AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT THE RAILING IT WAS THROWN BACKWARDS ALL WHILE THE TIRES WERE STILLING SPINNING FORWARD. THE DRIVER/OWNER BROKE HIS FRONT TEETH ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE WINDOWSHIELD. AIR BAGS…
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THE VEHICLE DRIVEN AT 30MPH, HIT A VERY HIGH CEMENT STEP (WALL) AND THEN CONTINUED ON TO RAM A STEEL RAILING. AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT THE RAILING IT WAS THROWN BACKWARDS ALL WHILE THE TIRES WERE STILLING SPINNING FORWARD. THE DRIVER/OWNER BROKE HIS FRONT TEETH ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE WINDOWSHIELD. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #745610
Mileage unknown · May 13, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONTINUOUS UNEVEN WEAR OF BRAKE PADS. ONLY 1-PAD OUT OF THE FOUR UP FRONT WEARS DOWN TO METAL TO METAL WHILE THE OTHER 3-PADS ARE LIKE NEW CONDITION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #745268
Mileage unknown · May 12, 2001
Power Train
AS YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE YOU CAN SEE THE REAREND TWEAK. *AK
NHTSA ODI #745234
Mileage unknown · Apr 26, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO GET CAR INSPECTED, AND MECHANIC SAID BRAKES WERE SHOT AND SO WERE THE ROTORS. CONSUMER NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING, NOT EVEN A WARNING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #886839
Mileage unknown · Apr 3, 2001
Air BagsCrash
AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #884989
Mileage unknown · Apr 3, 2001
SteeringCrash
STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #884987
Mileage unknown · Mar 27, 2001
Tires
OUTSIDE SIDEWALL ON TWO OF GOODYEAR WRANGLER AP TIRES, P245/75R16 HAVE SPLIT. RIGHT FRONT SPLIT 6 MONTHS AGO WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AND RIGHT REAR TIRE SPLIT WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON MARCH 27TH, 2001. *AK DOT # M670CK0A248. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #884314
Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 2001
Air BagsCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35-40MPH VEHICLE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HIT A TREE. NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CHRYSLER SAID IT WAS NOT HIT IN RIGHT SPOT.*AK 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN ACCDIENT, VEHICLE WAS PULLING A TRAILER WITH 2 SNOWMOBILES WHICH HIT THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE UPON IMPAC…
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WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35-40MPH VEHICLE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HIT A TREE. NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CHRYSLER SAID IT WAS NOT HIT IN RIGHT SPOT.*AK 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN ACCDIENT, VEHICLE WAS PULLING A TRAILER WITH 2 SNOWMOBILES WHICH HIT THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE UPON IMPACT. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #882461
Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE VEHICLE EMMITS A SMELL INSIDE THE VEHILCE WHICH MAKES THE OCCUPANTS ILL (DIZZY AND VOMITTING), THE DEALER REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BUT THE SMELL PERSIST. NLM
NHTSA ODI #559928
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