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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 12 of 57 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports5 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
57 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2001
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY AND WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED. ON A LATER TRIP THE SAME DAY THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY WENT FROM 30 MPH TO 5…
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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY AND WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED. ON A LATER TRIP THE SAME DAY THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY WENT FROM 30 MPH TO 50 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN WITH BRAKING AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. WHEN PUT IN NEUTRAL THE ENGINE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED TO APPROX. 4000RPM, IN PARK IT SLOWED CLOSER TO IDLE. ONCE SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AGAIN UNTIL IT COOLED DOWN, IT THEN ONCE AGAIN BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS REMAINED ILLUMINATED SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #750302
Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or Other
5/14 - VEHICLE STALLS AS CROSSING INTERSECTION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW ON. ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND HAD 2 MORE STALLS BEFORE ARRIVING AT DEALER FOR SERVICING. 6/13 - WHILE TRAVELLING UPHILL, APPLIED GAS AND VEHICLE DIED WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. AGAIN RETURNED VEHICLE FOR SERVICING. 7/6 - WHILE TRAVELLING ON FLAT ROAD, …
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5/14 - VEHICLE STALLS AS CROSSING INTERSECTION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW ON. ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND HAD 2 MORE STALLS BEFORE ARRIVING AT DEALER FOR SERVICING. 6/13 - WHILE TRAVELLING UPHILL, APPLIED GAS AND VEHICLE DIED WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. AGAIN RETURNED VEHICLE FOR SERVICING. 7/6 - WHILE TRAVELLING ON FLAT ROAD, CAR STALLS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. NUMEROUS STALLS WHILE DRIVING FROM FRIEND'S HOME TO DEALER FOR SERVICING. 7/17 - PICKED CAR UP AT DEALERSHIP, 3 STALLS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON BEFORE MAKING IT TO THE MAIN. CAR RETURNED TO DEALER FOR SERVICING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #749872
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2001
EquipmentUnknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR
NHTSA ODI #740470
Mileage unknown · Dec 8, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL RAIL END CAP SEAL HAS FAILED AFTER ONLY 77,000 MILES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #737539
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2000
Tires
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN APPROXIMATELY A 12" SECTION OF MY RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND HIT THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR. I HAVE SINCE HAD THE ONE TIRE REPLACED AND WAS CHARGED A PRO-RATED AMOUNT, HOWEVER I STILL HAVE 3 OF THE SAME TIRES ON THE CAR( DOT NUMBER: A3T2 3E6 TIRE SIZE: P205/55R16 )
NHTSA ODI #731835
Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2000
TiresCrashInjury
AFTER MARKET TIRE P205/55R16 DOT#: Y78KPVB096. TREAD ON THE RIGHT TIRE SEPARATED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION.*AK BRIDGESTONE P205/55/R16 *MW
NHTSA ODI #869714
Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2000
Structure
THE AIR GUIDE, SPOILER AND SENSOR ARE NOT DESIGNED OR MOUNTED CORRECTLY TO WITHSTAND LIMITED DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS, THE AIR GUIDE AND SPOILER HAVE FALLEN OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON FOUR OCCASIONS. *MJS
NHTSA ODI #554085
Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
WHEN SITTING IN TRAFFIC FOR AROUND ABOUT A HALF HOUR TO AN HOUR VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COOLING FAN SEIZED UP AND OVERHEATED, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. PARTS WERE REPAIRED/ REPLACED UNDER INSURANCE POLICY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #867604
Mileage unknown · Apr 17, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
FAILURE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE DOES NOT HAPPEN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY CONTINENTAL VOLVO. PROPERLY MAINTAINED VEHICLES DO NOT BURN VALVES AT 74,500 MILES. CAUSE IS A DEFECT IN DESIGN OR WORKMANHIP THAT CAUSED VALVES TO FREEZE OPEN AND BECOME BURNED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #721554
Mileage unknown · Mar 19, 2000
Electrical SystemFire
THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR 8 HRS WHEN THE FIRE STARTED IN THE LOCATION OF THE BATTERY/FUEL PUMP. CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND CAR WAS TOTALED. PICTURES ARE DEVASTATING TO LOOK AT. *AK
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