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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 2 of 42 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
8 crash reports0 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
42 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 1999
Visibility
BOTH TIMES FAILED WITH WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN. LIFTED WIPER OFF GLASS AND HEATED MOTOR UNTIL OVERLOAD PROTECTION CAME ON. FIRST TIME HAD TO COOL DOWN FOR 12 HRS. AND BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. SECOND TIME STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. INSTALLED WIND REFLECTORS AND WIPER BOOTS TO HOLD WIPER ON WINDOW BUT STILL LIFTED. VERY DANGEROUS…
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BOTH TIMES FAILED WITH WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN. LIFTED WIPER OFF GLASS AND HEATED MOTOR UNTIL OVERLOAD PROTECTION CAME ON. FIRST TIME HAD TO COOL DOWN FOR 12 HRS. AND BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. SECOND TIME STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. INSTALLED WIND REFLECTORS AND WIPER BOOTS TO HOLD WIPER ON WINDOW BUT STILL LIFTED. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH NO WIPERS IN RAIN STORMS.
NHTSA ODI #710029
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ONCE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED IN AN EMERGENCY STOP IT TAKE A FEW STOPS BEFORE THEY GO BACK TO NORMAL BUT IT STILL TAKES A GOOD DISTANCE TO BRING THE VAN TO A STOP. NLM
NHTSA ODI #547939
Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
NHTSA ODI #844307
Mileage unknown · Jun 17, 1999
Wheels
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH LUG: NUTS CAME OFF OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO COME OFF. CONSUMER ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #840411
Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 1998
Air BagsCrashInjury
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH, WHEN SHE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BROADSIDE, THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER KEPT BRAKING TO BRING VEHICHLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE SEAT BELT KEPT THE CONSUMER IN PLACE. DUE TO THE COLLISION, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED INJURIES TO HEAD/NECK, AND CHEST. *AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI #828119
Mileage unknown · Sep 21, 1998
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DURING A COLLISION. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT DID RESTRAIN DRIVER. THESE FAILURES RESULTED IN SEVERAL INJURIES TO HEAD/ NECK AND CHEST. *AK
NHTSA ODI #828075
Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 1998
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION, SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN, THESE FAILURES RESULTED IN SEVERAL INJURIES TO HEAD,NECK AND CHEST.
NHTSA ODI #538060
Mileage unknown · Apr 23, 1998
Service Brakes, HydraulicInjury
BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
NHTSA ODI #534490
Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 1998
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING THE VAN A HUMMING NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR END. OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE AXLE SHAFT BEARINGS WERE PITTED. THE OWNER REPLACED THE AXLE SHAFT BEARINGS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #822227
Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL WHEN A BUMP, POT HOLE OR SLICK SURFACE IS ENCOUNTERED.
THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTBEAM ASSEMBLY, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: MARK III DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE NEON LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH INCANDESCENT LIGHTS OPERATING DIRECTLY FROM THE VEHICLE 12-VOLT BATTERY.
THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF THE VANS, THE VAN BUILD DATE, AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY ASSURANCE THAT THE VANS MEET THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
Remedy: THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.
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