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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
110–25K
2325–50K
3650–75K
3475–100K
47100–150K
25150K+
176 reports with mileage · 137 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 69 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
19 crash reports2 fire reports12 injury reports
What owners actually said
313 reports
Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 2001
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
HAVE HAD A SEVERE RIGHT HAND PULLING PROBLEM UNDER MODERATE TO SEVERE BRAKING. I HAVE BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE WORSE AS THE BRAKES ARE AT THEIR OPERATING TEMP. WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD THE PULLING PROBLEM IS MINIMAL. PRIOR …
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HAVE HAD A SEVERE RIGHT HAND PULLING PROBLEM UNDER MODERATE TO SEVERE BRAKING. I HAVE BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE WORSE AS THE BRAKES ARE AT THEIR OPERATING TEMP. WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD THE PULLING PROBLEM IS MINIMAL. PRIOR VISITS TO THE DEALERSHIP HAS RESULTED IN THE REPLACMENT OF CALIPERS, ALIGNMENT AND PROPORTION VALVE. EVENTHOUGH THESE PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE PROBLEM REVEALED ITSELF AS EARLY AS 15,000 MILES AND HAS PERSISTED INTERMITTANTLY SINCE THAT TIME.
NHTSA ODI #754693
Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 2001
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AND/OR WHEN CHANGING FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNWILLING TO ASSIST BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #897639
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2001
Seats
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT LOOSENED FROM FRAME. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY LOCKED TIGHT THE BOLTS. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER ,THEY WERE LOOSE AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #895540
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2001
Suspension
WHEN DRIVING FRONT END CRACKS, AND TIRES WEAR OUT UNEVENLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #895538
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKES PEDAL MIGHT GO TO FLOOR. ONLY WAY VEHICLE STOPPED WAS BY HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #895536
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2001
Power Train
INSPECTED AND VERIFIED NO 5TH GEAR - TRANSMISSION HAS NO UETRASL WHERE 5TH SHOULD BE - SUSPECT NUT AND GEAR BACKED OFF - FOUND NUT AND GEAR BACKED OFF, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR QUIET SOME TIME, THIS INFORMATION WAS TOLD US BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT MADE THE REPAIRS AND A PERSONAL FRIEND THAT IS A MECHANIC. *AK
NHTSA ODI #751212
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2001
Power Train
INSPECTED AND VERIFIED NO 5TH GEAR - TRANSMISSION HAS NO UETRASL WHERE 5TH SHOULD BE - SUSPECT NUT AND GEAR BACKED OFF - FOUND NUT AND GEAR BACKED OFF, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR QUIET SOME TIME, THIS INFORMATION WAS TOLD US BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT MADE THE REPAIRS AND A PERSONAL FRIEND THAT IS A MECHANIC
NHTSA ODI #751211
Mileage unknown · Aug 23, 2001
Service Brakes, HydraulicWheels
BRAKES OVERHEATING CAUSING WHEELS TO BECOME HOT. WHEELS ARE CONDINSATING ON INSIDE CAUSING RUST ON INSIDE OF WHEEL CAUSING VALVE STEM FAILURE AND TIRES TO BECOME GAULTED TO WHEEL MAKING IT IMPOSABLE TO SAVE TIRE FOR REPARE. (DOT NUMBER: M32K TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
NHTSA ODI #751001
Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 2001
Steering
WHENEVER TRAVELING AT 65 TO 70 MPH IT'S HARD TO KEEP CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS DRIFTING ALL OVER THE ROAD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS DEFECTIVE STEERING BOX. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #893261
Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 2001
Tires
VALVE TO TIRES FAILED DUE TO DEFECT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE.
NHTSA ODI #9003186
Official recalls
0
No recalls in this snapshot.
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
PE99069 · Oversensitive Steering
Opened Nov 8, 1999 · Closed Mar 27, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
ODI has received 14 consumer complaints concerning steering control concerns.Complainants typically alleged that the steering is loose, oversensitive, or has excessive play.They further alleged that this phenomena contributes to the vehicle wondering back and forth and being difficult to maintain in its lane.The majority of the complaints are on vehicles which are equipped with the V-10 or diesel engine.A preliminary evaluation will be conducted to assess the safety aspects of this matter.
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