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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
60–25K
1525–50K
750–75K
775–100K
5100–150K
1150K+
41 reports with mileage · 46 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.
Exterior Lighting. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports3 fire reports10 injury reports
What owners actually said
87 reports
7,232 miles · Oct 14, 2000
Air BagsCrashInjury
ANOTHER VEHICLE INVADED MY LANE, COMING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION, WE HIT HEAD ON CAUSING GREAT DAMAGE IN FRONT AND DRIVER SIDE OF MY MINIVAN. I ASSUME WE BOTH WERE AT 30 MPH. I SUSTAINED INJURIES TO MY NECK AND SHOULDERS (SO FAR) I FEEL AS IF THE AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED I COULD HAVE HAD SOME FACIAL BRUISING BUT NOT ALL THE PAIN I HA…
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ANOTHER VEHICLE INVADED MY LANE, COMING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION, WE HIT HEAD ON CAUSING GREAT DAMAGE IN FRONT AND DRIVER SIDE OF MY MINIVAN. I ASSUME WE BOTH WERE AT 30 MPH. I SUSTAINED INJURIES TO MY NECK AND SHOULDERS (SO FAR) I FEEL AS IF THE AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED I COULD HAVE HAD SOME FACIAL BRUISING BUT NOT ALL THE PAIN I HAVE IN MY UPPER BACK AND NECK. *AK *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734330
NHTSA ODI #10007033
Mileage unknown · Oct 13, 2000
StructureSuspensionCrash
WHILE DRIVING TOO FAST WENT DOWN INTO A DIP OR UP A DRIVEWAY WHICH CAUSED BOTTOM OF VEHICLE TO HIT THE GROUND. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #872966
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2000
Power TrainCrash
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50-55 MPH, DRIVER HEARD A NOISE AND SUDDENDLY LOST CONTROL OF VAN. VAN DID A 360 DEGREE TURN AND CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN STRIP. PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A BROKEN AXLE. DEALERSHIP/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #871860
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2000
Power TrainCrash
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE KEY WAS NOT PLACED IN IGNITION, AND WITH A CHILD INSIDE, VEHICLE ROLLED, CRASHING TO A RETAINER WALL. AT TIME PARKING PAWL WAS NEUTRAL. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER DOES NOT KNOW IF PAWL WAS MOVED BY CHILD OR IT ROLLED BY ITSELF. *AK
NHTSA ODI #870552
Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 2000
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLOSION AT 55-60MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #868559
Mileage unknown · Jun 14, 2000
Seats
THE MID-ROW BENCH OF THE PASSENGER SEAT VIBRATES ABNORMALLY, UNABLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM. *MJS
NHTSA ODI #552651
Mileage unknown · May 25, 2000
Seats
THE MED-ROW BENCH OF THE PASSENGER SEAT VIBRATES AND CAN NOT BE USED. YH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THERE COULD BE A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING, WHICH MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY NOISE OR VIBRATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. ALL BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1
PE04020 · Failing Headlights
Opened Feb 26, 2004 · Closed Jun 24, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
NISSAN AND FORD FOUND THAT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT STAINLESS STEEL BULB TERMINALS MAY OVER TIME CAUSE ELEVATED CONTACT RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HOUSING.THIS CAN RESULT IN A HEADLIGHT FLICKERING, BULB OUTAGE AND HEAT DEFORMATION TO THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.IN APRIL 1999, THE SUPPLIER OF THE HEADLIGHT FOR NISSAN AND FORD CHANGED TO A BULB USING THE STAINLESS STEEL TERMINALS THAT DID NOT MEET ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS.ON JULY 17, 2000, THE SUPPLIER BEGAN USING A BULB MEETING THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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