Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 0200103 | 01/17/2003 | 0200504 | 10000901 | Squeaking sound from rear strut(s). *tt | 04/03/2003 |
| 190100 | 01/21/2000 | 610015 | Some vehicles may exhibit rattle sound coming from front of vehicles. *tt | 04/13/2000 | |
| 021699 | 12/31/1999 | 030298 | 609986 | Some vehicles may exhibit a constant lead or pull on a flat non-crowned road. *tt | 04/12/2000 |
| 020100 | 02/04/2000 | 021298 | 609982 | Concerns with a squeaking noise from front strut(s) during suspension jounce. *tt | 04/12/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 10000 | 100 | 10/15/2000 |
| Squeek or grinding type noise coming from front shocks when going through dips or over speed bumps. dealership pushes down on front end, says they don't hear it and refuses to investigate. has been continuous since early ownership but getting louder with age/mileage.*ak | |||
| 05/13/2003 | 50634 | 4 | 01/22/2003 |
| While driving the front end made a noise. *nlm *tt *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 03/06/2004 | 4800 | 1 | 10/24/2002 |
| Chassis integrity. the chassis mounts deteriotion in less than four years resulted in the struts malfunctioning, the transmission coolant lines leaking to the extent that the transmission could not be powered while driving on an interstate highway. *ak | |||
| 02/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| The steering gear and struts needed to be replaced.*jb | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 2 | 08/05/1999 | |
| Consusmer is hearing a noise from underneath vehicle. consumer assumes it may be the tie rod. consumer has been to the dealer twice, but they haven't found anything wrong. *ak the dealer replaced the mount, insulator for front suspension and bearing-suspension strut. *yh | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 05/15/2004 | 2 | 09/26/1999 | |
| I have several rather expensive failing items on my car including recurring issues: had to replace the r/p steering at 65,000 miles steering rack had excessive play at the 'neutral' or straight position; the molding around all doors has pulled away from the body of the car; rear door locks need to be replaced due to electrical problem; left taillight gasket leaks has ruined interior of the car; plastic trim at the base of my windshield is flapping in the wind; replaced stabilizer bar ends; engine coolant outlet housing was replaced due to a leak from the vent fitting - and to date i have at least 3 more things we have to look at before i can sell this heep.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 09/11/2006 | 100000 | 2 | 04/13/2003 |
| Rack & pinion steering & now wheel bearings. *tr | |||
| 04/05/2003 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Wheel bearing failed at 45,ooo miles. dealer notified. *ak | |||