Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 2 | 05/12/1993 | |
| On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causing it to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowed vehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. *ak independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective. ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch. exhaust system replaced. battery replaced. starter replaced. timing belt replaced. radiator replaced. brake pads replaced, rotors turned twice, brake spring kit installed. road salt and debris corroded axle whose cover has been destroyed, needs replaced. *scl | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 2 | 05/12/1993 | |
| On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causing it to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowed vehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. *ak independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective. ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch. exhaust system replaced. battery replaced. starter replaced. timing belt replaced. radiator replaced. brake pads replaced, rotors turned twice, brake spring kit installed. road salt and debris corroded axle whose cover has been destroyed, needs replaced. *scl | |||
| 04/15/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Engine gasket blew, causing coolant to mix with oil, causing engine to overheat; 30000 service done. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 2 | 08/28/1992 | |
| Valve gasket failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1993 | |
| No summary | |||
| 04/18/1999 | 09/01/1992 | ||
| While vehicle was idling a helicopter-like blade sound came from car. charged for fuel pump although fuel pump was not the problem. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 2 | 05/12/1993 | |
| On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causing it to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowed vehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. *ak independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective. ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch. exhaust system replaced. battery replaced. starter replaced. timing belt replaced. radiator replaced. brake pads replaced, rotors turned twice, brake spring kit installed. road salt and debris corroded axle whose cover has been destroyed, needs replaced. *scl | |||
| 10/15/1998 | 11/15/1991 | ||
| Exhaust manifold bolt broke. | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 1 | 12/12/1994 | |
| Exhaust system problems. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 10/05/1992 | ||
| Cracked exhaust manifold caused the vehicle to fail the texas state inspection. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | 06/15/1993 | |
| Exhaust manifold cracked, causing a leak. *ak | |||
| 06/30/1996 | 1 | ||
| Exhaust manifold cracked for no apparent reason. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 08/15/1996 | |||
| Engine manifold has a crack since aug of 1996. woul;d like to know if is it normal wear for engin e manifold to crack at 35,000 miles. can nhtsa provide additional information in this matter. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 08/28/1992 | |
| Exhaust manifold failed. | |||
| 12/06/1996 | |||
| The exhaust manifold: the engine makes a loud noise when starting due to poor quality material and design, vehicle was taken in and repaired. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Exhaust manifold cracked in two, causing vehicle to fail.*ak | |||
| 06/30/1996 | |||
| Exhaust manifold broke in half. please descrobe. *ak | |||
| Crack manifold in exhaust system causing fumes to come into vehicle through air system. tt | |||