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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 92 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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.
Seat Belts. Review the 60 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 6 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 reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
92 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 2000
Latches/locks/linkages
SLIDING DOOR WOULD JAM AND WAS UNABLE TO OPEN FROM BOTH SIDES, AND REAR TAILGATE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMD CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 97V063.002 DUE TO VIN, AND REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATT…
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SLIDING DOOR WOULD JAM AND WAS UNABLE TO OPEN FROM BOTH SIDES, AND REAR TAILGATE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMD CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 97V063.002 DUE TO VIN, AND REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #876384
Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 2000
Seat Belts
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 97V073000/ MANUFACTURER'S NUMBER 728. DEALER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED AND WAS INOPERABLE. RECALL REPAIRS HAVE FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #872765
Mileage unknown · Jul 27, 2000
Latches/locks/linkagesSeat Belts
DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT IS NOT RETRACTING S TO TIGHTEN UP. SEATBELT WILL LOOSEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND WILL ONLY TIGHTEN IF THE DOOR IS OPENED AGAIN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER REPLACED DOOR LATCH AS A REMEDY, BUT THE PROBLEM SITLL OCCURS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #866178
Mileage unknown · Jan 18, 2000
Seat Belts
DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT HARNESS BROKE OFF WHILE BUCKLED. YH
NHTSA ODI #550424
Mileage unknown · Dec 21, 1999
Seat Belts
SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETURN TO THE LOCKED POSITION. CONSUMER HAS TO WIGGLE SEAT BELT TO GET IT TO FASTEN. POWER DISCONNECTED TO SYSTEM. BELT BUCKLED MANUALLY. PASSENGER'S BELT ALSO DISABLED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #850330
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE ROTORS WORE OUT THREE TIMES SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
NHTSA ODI #851664
Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 1999
Seat BeltsUnknown Or Other
RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED (97V-073), HOWEVER SEAT BELT CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS. MJS
NHTSA ODI #549151
Mileage unknown · Sep 27, 1999
Seat Belts
RECALL REPAIR NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM. MJS (97V-073)
NHTSA ODI #548702
Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 1999
Seat Belts
CONSUMER WAS SENT RECALL NOTICE 97V073000/ MFR RECALL 928 IN REFERENCE TO THE SEAT BELT BUCKL., DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #847384
Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 1999
Structure
THE HINGE TO THE SLIDING DOOR HAS CRACKED, ENABLING THE OPENING OF THE DOOR. DEALE NEEDS TO REPLACE THE ARM SLING. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT UTILIZES REDUCED LUBRICATING GREASE, IMPROVED CONTACT SURFACE, AND A DIFFERENT RUBBER ISOLATION BOOT.
THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT EXERTING ABRADING FORCE TO THE LOWER EDGES OF THE CABLE'S CHAMBER, SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE CABLE TO DROP OUT OF THE CHAMBER WITH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE BECOMING STUCK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL THAT INCORPORATES A DOUBLE LIP DUST SEAL AND AN ANODIC OXIDE COATING.
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
3
EA98002 · Transfer Case Lockup
Opened Jan 30, 1998 · Closed Apr 30, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels
No summary supplied.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Wheels
Wheels
EA96014 · Automatic Shoulder Belt Failure
Opened Jun 28, 1996 · Closed Jun 12, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS
Additional source detail variants (3)
Seat Belts
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS
Seat Belts
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS
Seat Belts
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS
PE96007 · Auto Shoulder Belt Failure
Opened Jan 19, 1996 · Closed Jun 28, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS
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