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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
90–25K
2425–50K
2550–75K
2175–100K
13100–150K
6150K+
98 reports with mileage · 239 unknown
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.
Air Bags. Review the 71 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 66 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
73 crash reports6 fire reports42 injury reports
What owners actually said
337 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
CAR RUNS VERY ROUGH. IDLES ROUGH. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS CAR "JERKS" EXCESSIVLY. WHEN TRYING TO MAINTAIN THE CAR AT A STEADY SPEED THE CAR "ROCKS AND JERKS" UNTIL ACCELERATION. CAR DOES NOT WANT TO STAY RUNNING. WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP THE CAR WILL START TO TAKE OFF AND DIE. VERY DANGEROUS TO TRY TO CROSS AN INTERSECION.…
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CAR RUNS VERY ROUGH. IDLES ROUGH. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS CAR "JERKS" EXCESSIVLY. WHEN TRYING TO MAINTAIN THE CAR AT A STEADY SPEED THE CAR "ROCKS AND JERKS" UNTIL ACCELERATION. CAR DOES NOT WANT TO STAY RUNNING. WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP THE CAR WILL START TO TAKE OFF AND DIE. VERY DANGEROUS TO TRY TO CROSS AN INTERSECION. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND WILL STAY ON FOR DAYS AT A TIME AND THEN GO OFF AND NOT COME ON FAR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #765349
Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 2002
Air Bags
A CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WHERE AIR BAGS WILL COME OUT IF DEPLOYED.AFRAID THAT AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8015011
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
A WHISTLING NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED WAS A RESULT OF SPRING CLIP ON BACK OF BRAKES THAT GO INTO PISTON, RUSTED OFF. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE POWER.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8013972
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING CRUISE CONTROL WILL ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING IF PREVIOUSLY TURNED ON/OFF DURING THE SAME TRIP. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE CAR WILL REVERT TO PREVIOUS CRUISE SPEED. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES ONLY IF THE CANCEL BUTTON IS PRESSED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #8013703
Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 2002
Steering
STEERING BECAME HARD WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8013492
Mileage unknown · Jun 25, 2002
Air BagsSeat BeltsService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
ABS FAILED ,FRONT BRAKES LOCKED REAR BRAKES FAILED, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK DURING COLLISION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #763468
Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND TURNING CRUISE CONTROL ON VEHICLE JUMPED TO 90 MPH, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8011715
Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2002
Air BagsCrash
ANOTHER DRIVER AT 30 TO 35 MPH, HIT CONSUMER MID-FRONT SECTION, AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8011700
Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 60000 SERVICE TECH CLAIMS A LARGE PORTION OF THE SAME VEHICLES ARE COMING IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HE WARNED ME OF THIS EVEN BEFORE HE PULLED THE CAR IN. THIS SHOP DOES NOT DO HEAD GASKET SERVICE, SO HE HAD NOTHING TO GAIN BY POINTING THAT OUT TO ME. *AKI
NHTSA ODI #762850
Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES MAKE A RUBBING AND WHINING NOISE CONTINUOUSLY. *YH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. VAPORS FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM CAN CONDENSE AND FREEZE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONTAL (PASSENGER SIDE) AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
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NHTSA investigations
2
PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
RQ99010 · Control Arm Welds
Opened Jun 1, 1999 · Closed Feb 5, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
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