THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITENTLY FAILED TO SHOW ANY CHECK/WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS INSERTED AT THE OFF AND ON POSITION. THE IGNITION ALSO FAILED TO START THE ENGINE EVEN WITH THE PRESENCE OF CLICKING NOISE. IF THE IGNITION WAS SUCCESSFUL, THE ENGINE COULD SUDDENLY DIE UNEXPECTANTLY WHILE RUNNING IN THE…
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THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITENTLY FAILED TO SHOW ANY CHECK/WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS INSERTED AT THE OFF AND ON POSITION. THE IGNITION ALSO FAILED TO START THE ENGINE EVEN WITH THE PRESENCE OF CLICKING NOISE. IF THE IGNITION WAS SUCCESSFUL, THE ENGINE COULD SUDDENLY DIE UNEXPECTANTLY WHILE RUNNING IN THE GARAGE OR ON THE HIGHWAY -- WITHOUT SHOWING ANY INSTRUMENTAL FAILURE INDICATOR SIGNS IN EITHER CASE. THE PROCESSES REPEATEDLY OCCURRED UNPREDITABLY DURING THE PAST FEW DAYS BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE SIMILAR FAILURES AS REPORTED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR CHECKING-UP.
NHTSA ODI #10060790
53,032 miles · Feb 25, 2004
Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH - FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10058969
Mileage unknown · Apr 18, 2003
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
THE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: TRANSMISSION, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, ENGINE FAN, SHOCKS, MOTOR MOUNTS HAD BROKEN, BRAKES, FOG LIGHT NEVER WORKED, CABLE AND HINGES ON THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE SEATS WERE BREAKING, THE ARM REST WAS HOLLOW, THE VEHICLE CONTINUOSLY RAN HOT, EVEN AFTER THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED, WHICH W…
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THE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: TRANSMISSION, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, ENGINE FAN, SHOCKS, MOTOR MOUNTS HAD BROKEN, BRAKES, FOG LIGHT NEVER WORKED, CABLE AND HINGES ON THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE SEATS WERE BREAKING, THE ARM REST WAS HOLLOW, THE VEHICLE CONTINUOSLY RAN HOT, EVEN AFTER THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED, WHICH WAS DUE TO THE ENGINE FAN NOT WORKING. MR SCC
NHTSA ODI #10015673
Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 2002
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING WILL PUSH THE HORN, BUT HORN WILL NOT GO OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE DISTRACTIONS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8018210
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2001
Electrical System
CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. THEN, HE TRIED TO START VEHICLE ,AND IT WOULDN'T START. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #895264
Mileage unknown · Mar 16, 2001
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
THE DEALER CHARGED THE CONSUMER FOR RECALL OOV-171. NLM
NHTSA ODI #560406
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 2001
Air BagsElectrical SystemExterior Lighting
CAR LIGHTS SLOWLY WENT OUT ON DRIVE HOME. ANTILOCK BRAKES WENT OUT, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND FINALLY ALL THE LIGHTS WENT OUT AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. REPLACED BATTERY-HORN WOULDN'T WORK AND LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON. TOOK CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP-RESET COMPUTER-NOW DAY RUNNING LAMPS DON'T COME ON WHEN START THE CAR ON-THEY …
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CAR LIGHTS SLOWLY WENT OUT ON DRIVE HOME. ANTILOCK BRAKES WENT OUT, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND FINALLY ALL THE LIGHTS WENT OUT AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. REPLACED BATTERY-HORN WOULDN'T WORK AND LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON. TOOK CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP-RESET COMPUTER-NOW DAY RUNNING LAMPS DON'T COME ON WHEN START THE CAR ON-THEY ONLY COME ON WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE. THE AIRBAG SENOR IS ALSO OUT. THIS ALL OCCURRED AT 37000 MILES.*AK
NHTSA ODI #739403
Mileage unknown · Jan 27, 2000
Electrical System
VEHICLE WAS PARKED & THE LIGHTS REMAINED ON. TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR PEDAL & LIGHTS BECAME DIMMED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC REPLACED THE LIGHT WIRING TO KEEP LIGHTS FROM STAYING ON. *AK
NHTSA ODI #854244
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