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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Power Train complaints

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Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 1998

Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND IT KNOCKS HARD.

NHTSA ODI #533011

Mileage unknown · Mar 6, 1998

Power Train

WHEN THE TRANSMISSION/ENGINE IS COLD AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND, THE VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD UP TO THREE INCHES UNTIL THE PARKING PAWL ENGAGES.

NHTSA ODI #531959

Mileage unknown · Feb 11, 1998

Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI #530291

Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 1998

Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO REVERSE (INTERNALLY) WHILE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR STILL INDICATES PARK.

NHTSA ODI #530165

Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 1997

Power Train

TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED TO REVERSE ALL BY ITSELF. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. WHEN RELEASING THE PARK BRAKE THE VEHICLE TAKES OFF. *AK

NHTSA ODI #819259

Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 1997

Power Train

TRANSAXLE FAILS WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS OF 70 MPH.

NHTSA ODI #526713

Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 1997

Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingLatches/locks/linkages

IGNITION SYSTEM FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #524794

Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1997

Power TrainSuspensionVisibility

VEHICLE VIBRATES, JERKS, HESITATES AND MAKES NOISE WHILE ENGAGING GEARS.

NHTSA ODI #523850

Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 1997

Power Train

TRANSAXLE SERVE COVER FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #523724

Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 1997

Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #521799

Official recalls

98V028000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

Feb 10, 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE IMPROPERLY AIMED.

Remedy: OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.

97V097000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Jun 9, 1997

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IF THIS OCCURS, TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL LEAK CONTACTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TEMPERATURE MAY BE HOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE THESE SERVO COVERS.

96V166000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)

Sep 5, 1996

THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: UNINTENDED AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET.

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NHTSA investigations

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