2004 Western Alpine

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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3Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

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0Investigations

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2 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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Steering. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

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Mileage unknown · May 14, 2004

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

"SERVICE BRAKE" LIGHT ON WITH IMPROPER BRAKING SINCE DELIVERY DAY. HAD TAKEN IN TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. NONE OF THE ATTEMPSTS WERE SUCCESSFUL. ONE DEALER SAID THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND BRAKES MAY FAIL AND MADE ME SIGN A RELEASE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FROM THE SHOP AFTER THE UNSUCCESFUL REPAIR ATTE…

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"SERVICE BRAKE" LIGHT ON WITH IMPROPER BRAKING SINCE DELIVERY DAY. HAD TAKEN IN TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. NONE OF THE ATTEMPSTS WERE SUCCESSFUL. ONE DEALER SAID THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND BRAKES MAY FAIL AND MADE ME SIGN A RELEASE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FROM THE SHOP AFTER THE UNSUCCESFUL REPAIR ATTEMPT.*AK

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NHTSA investigations

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