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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
80–25K
1325–50K
3550–75K
3075–100K
39100–150K
16150K+
141 reports with mileage · 404 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.
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 111 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 74 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 69 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
61 crash reports14 fire reports38 injury reports
What owners actually said
545 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION. IN OCTOBER '99, THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING FORWARD WHEN IT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE OPERATOR STEPPED ON THE BRAKES HARD FOR A WHILE AND THE ACCELERATION STOPPED. IN JANUARY '00 THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE OPERATOR'S GARAGE. THE OPERATOR STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE RPM…
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION. IN OCTOBER '99, THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING FORWARD WHEN IT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE OPERATOR STEPPED ON THE BRAKES HARD FOR A WHILE AND THE ACCELERATION STOPPED. IN JANUARY '00 THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE OPERATOR'S GARAGE. THE OPERATOR STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE RPM'S PICKED UP TO A LEVEL WAY ABOVE NORMAL FAST IDLE. THE OPERATOR NOTICED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD NO RESISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED THIS TIME AND HE SENT 2 MECHANICS TO INSPECT. THE DEALER REPLIED THAT EVERYTHING WAS "OK".*AK
NHTSA ODI #718466
Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 2000
Seat BeltsSteering
WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT. ALSO, WHEN MAKING A TURN DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL LOCK. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #856402
Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL AND SETTING SPEED CONTROL AT A CERTAIN SPEED, IT WILL NOT STAY AT SET SPEED, BUT IT WILL SPEED UP. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO. *AK
NHTSA ODI #856382
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE PADS DO NOT HAVE A WARNING NOISE DUE TO A CHANGE IN DESIGN, CAUSING OWNER TO BE UNAWARE OF FAULTY BRAKES. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #856260
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2000
Electrical System
DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND THE DOME LIGHT STAY ON. ALSO, DOORS DO NOT LOCK WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE. AT NIGHT THE DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY. THE DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. AN APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN MADE FOR THE DEALER TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #856242
Mileage unknown · Feb 3, 2000
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, APPLIED BRAKES, AND CAR STARTED TO RACE AND RAN INTO A BRICK WALL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. ALSO, TWO MONTHS AGO, SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED AGAIN. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #856197
Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2000
Structure
HOOD INTERNAL RELEASE ISN'T WORKING, HOOD RELEASE IS JAMMED OR STUCK. CONSUMER CAN'T OPEN IT TO PUT ANTI -FREEZE. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #856077
Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2000
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE STUCK, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND CRASH INTO A BUSINESS SIGN. ASSUMED DRIVER ERROR SINCE NO OTHER APPARENT CAUSE. AFTER REPAIRS, ON JANUARY 24, 2000, THROTTLE OPENED SUDDENLY AGAIN CAUSING CAR TO ACCELERATE IN REVERSE WHILE BACKING FROM RESIDENCE GARAGE. NO DAMAGE THIS TIME. LATER SAME DAY A…
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IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE STUCK, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND CRASH INTO A BUSINESS SIGN. ASSUMED DRIVER ERROR SINCE NO OTHER APPARENT CAUSE. AFTER REPAIRS, ON JANUARY 24, 2000, THROTTLE OPENED SUDDENLY AGAIN CAUSING CAR TO ACCELERATE IN REVERSE WHILE BACKING FROM RESIDENCE GARAGE. NO DAMAGE THIS TIME. LATER SAME DAY AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THROTTLE AGAIN OPENED BUT WAS BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #718233
Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
BRAKE PEDAL AT REST IS ABOUT 1/2 INCH ABOVE THE GAS PEDAL. IF DRIVER PUTS HIS PUT TO THE RIGHT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE TOE OF THE SHOE WILL ALSO CONTACT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #854230
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, OtherPower Train
VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE AREA DUE TO BROKEN TRANSMISSION MOUNT. YH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL SEAT TRACKS. THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHING STUD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS HEAT TREATMENT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE STUD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE STUD IS CRACKED, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTING BRACKET AND STUD ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE IMPROPERLY AIMED.
Remedy: OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
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