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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
20–25K
825–50K
1050–75K
775–100K
8100–150K
5150K+
40 reports with mileage · 101 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
29 crash reports5 fire reports16 injury reports
What owners actually said
141 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 2001
Fuel System, GasolineVehicle Speed Control
I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO CHARLIE THOMAS SERVICE DEPT. MULTIPLE TIMES FOR REPAIRS ON THIS THROTTLE BODY THAT STICKS OPEN AND ACCELERATES MY VEHICLE TO WHERE I HAVE TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE INJECTION SYSTEM THAT CAUSES THE THROTTLE BODY TO BECOME "CARBONED UP" BUT THE SERVICE DEPT WILL NOT HONOR THIS RECALL…
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I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO CHARLIE THOMAS SERVICE DEPT. MULTIPLE TIMES FOR REPAIRS ON THIS THROTTLE BODY THAT STICKS OPEN AND ACCELERATES MY VEHICLE TO WHERE I HAVE TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE INJECTION SYSTEM THAT CAUSES THE THROTTLE BODY TO BECOME "CARBONED UP" BUT THE SERVICE DEPT WILL NOT HONOR THIS RECALL. I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AND THE SERVICE DEPT SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. THEY ARE MAKING A VERY LOUD SQUEALING NOISE WHEN I FIRST START DRIVING, YET THEY CHARGED ME TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AND THEN TELL ME THAT IT IS NORMAL. WHO DO I CONTACT TO SEE ABOUT BEING REIMBURSED FOR THOSE CHARGES. I WOULD LIKE TO ALSO REPORT THAT MY CAR HAS A WATER LEAK THAT TOOK THEM ALMOST 2 1/2 WEEKS TO LOCATE AND IT HAS RUINED MY CARPET PADDING. WHO DO I REPORT THIS TO. THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE TRUNK. I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THIS SERVICE DEPT TO THE CORRECT ORGANIZATION ABOUT THEIR SERVICE. I AM QUITE SURE IT IS NOT NORMAL TO HAVE MY ACCELERATOR STICK WHILE I AM DRIVING YET THAT IS WHAT THIS SERVICE DEPT IS SAYING IS NORMAL WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. WELL IT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR HAS WARMED UP AND BEEN DRIVEN FOR AWHILE. THANK YOU FOR READING MY COMPLAINT AND PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL, PHONE, OR MAIL.
NHTSA ODI #755767
Mileage unknown · Nov 27, 2001
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WAS UNABLE TO SLOW OR STOP VEHICLE DUE TO SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE. SHE DROVE VEHICLE UP ONTO AN EMBANKMENT TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP THAT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOUND A HOSE FOR BRAKE BOOSTER CAMING LOOSE, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. NOTE: SERVICE FOR RECALL 01V154000 HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON O…
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WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WAS UNABLE TO SLOW OR STOP VEHICLE DUE TO SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE. SHE DROVE VEHICLE UP ONTO AN EMBANKMENT TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP THAT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOUND A HOSE FOR BRAKE BOOSTER CAMING LOOSE, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. NOTE: SERVICE FOR RECALL 01V154000 HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON OCTOBER 9, 2001. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BACK PAINS SINCE THIS INCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #899546
Mileage unknown · Nov 27, 2001
EquipmentService Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES WERE MAKING NOISE DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT TWO BOLTS WERE MISSING FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. DEALERSHIP MADE REPAIRS WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #899463
Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 2001
Seat BeltsCrashInjury
WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING THIS CRASH, BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S RESTRAINT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK AND PROPERLY SECURE THE OCCUPANTS. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALERSHIP OR INSURANCE COMPANY. *NOTE: PASSENGER HAS EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN SINCE THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. PLE…
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WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING THIS CRASH, BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S RESTRAINT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK AND PROPERLY SECURE THE OCCUPANTS. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALERSHIP OR INSURANCE COMPANY. *NOTE: PASSENGER HAS EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN SINCE THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #898982
Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 2001
Air BagsCrashInjury
WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THIS CRASH. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALERSHIP OR INSURANCE COMPANY. *NOTE: PASSENGER HAS EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN SINCE THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #898981
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2001
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN CRUISE CONTROL IT WILL DOWNSHIFT. VEHICLE WILL THEN ACCELERATE AS THOUGH IT IS GOING INTO PASSING GEAR. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS WHEN ON LONG DRIVES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #898014
Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI #897943
Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE STALLS.*JB
NHTSA ODI #563099
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2001
Suspension
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE AND BACKING INTO OR OUT OF PARKING SPACES A VERY LOUD CRACKING NOISE OCCURS IN FRONT SUSPENSION AREA, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #895534
Mileage unknown · Aug 29, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES ARE SQUEAKING. ALSO, THERE IS A DELAY IN STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER LAST YEAR FOR RECALL WORK ON BRAKES. CURRENTLY, BRAKE PROBLEM HAS COME BACK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER. *AK
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
There is no summary currently available
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