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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 4 of 78 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 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports0 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
78 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 1997
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND REVERSE BACK TO DRIVE WHEN COMING OUT A SMALL PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD, RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER HAVING AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHE…
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UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND REVERSE BACK TO DRIVE WHEN COMING OUT A SMALL PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD, RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER HAVING AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #819974
Mileage unknown · Dec 10, 1997
Vehicle Speed Control
SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.
NHTSA ODI #526045
Mileage unknown · Dec 7, 1997
Equipment
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #526391
Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 1997
Power Train
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
NHTSA ODI #524830
Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 1997
Power Train
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #526546
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 1997
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
RIGHT SIDE AXLE SHAFT BROKEN. YH
NHTSA ODI #604619
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 1997
Latches/locks/linkages
DOOR HANDLE LOCK FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #604519
Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 1997
Structure
WHEN CLOSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR THE POWER LOCKS WILL LOCK ALL DOORS WITHOUT ENGAGING THE LOCK SWITCH. THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #817014
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 1997
Structure
OWNER STATES DOOR HANDLES ON VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED, AND THAT REAR HANDLE ALSO FAILED. DEALER REPLACED ELECTRONIC LOCK LEVER SEVERAL TIMES BUT PROBLEM REMAINS.OWNER VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #816564
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 1997
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
PASSENGER SIDE DOORS LOCKING SPONTANEOUSLY, THUS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO EXIT OR ENTER THE CAR.
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN CONTINUOUSLY UNDER EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES (-22 DEGREES F.) AND HIGH HUMIDITY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION BREATHING (AIR) VENT CAN BE BLOCKED DUE TO MOISTURE FREEZING AT THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE. IF THIS OCCURS, PRESSURE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION CASE WILL INCREASE AND PUSH OUT THE REAR OIL SEAL, CAUSING TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKAGE. THE LACK OF LUBRICATION CAN BURN THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE OIL GAUGE PIPE AND MODIFY THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE (DIPSTICK) OR REPLACE IT, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF DIPSTICK IN THE VEHICLE.
UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE PARK GEAR MAY NOT DISENGAGE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DELAYED RELEASE OF TRANSMISSION FROM PARK CAUSES DELAYEDAND POSSIBLY ABRUPT VEHICLE MOVEMENT THAT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A MODIFIED PARKING BRAKE PAWL TO PREVENT DELAYED RELEASE INTO REVERSE GEAR.
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