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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Steering. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Wheels. 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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What owners actually said
3 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2006
Steering
MY RACK AND PINION IS ALSO CAUSING ME PROBLEMS. IT HAS BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER- MORE SO TO ONE SIDE THAN THE OTHER. A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY ALSO OWNS A VIGOR NEAR TO THE SAME YEAR AS MINE AND THEIR RACK IS BAD AS WELL AND CAUSES SOME BAD VIBRATIONS. I AM WORKING NOW TO SEE IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY RECALLS ISSUED FOR THIS …
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MY RACK AND PINION IS ALSO CAUSING ME PROBLEMS. IT HAS BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER- MORE SO TO ONE SIDE THAN THE OTHER. A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY ALSO OWNS A VIGOR NEAR TO THE SAME YEAR AS MINE AND THEIR RACK IS BAD AS WELL AND CAUSES SOME BAD VIBRATIONS. I AM WORKING NOW TO SEE IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY RECALLS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANY PLEASE LET ME KNOW. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10147974
Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2001
Wheels
WHEEL MATERIAL IS "DELAMINATING" ON ALL WHEELS CAUSING TIRE SEAL TO FAIL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #754261
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 1997
Steering
WHILE DRIVING OVER ANY KIND OF BUMPY SURFACE/UNEVEN PAVEMENT/ LEFT TURN OR RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND RATTLES. MANUFACTURER HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A STEERING RACK RATTLE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #814976
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NHTSA investigations
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