Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| JTB00093 | 03/27/2008 | 10024830 | Power assist steering leak/heavy/noisy - diagnostic aid. *nj | 05/30/2008 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 21101 | 02/01/2006 | 10019874 | Squeaking noise power steering repair procedure. *ak | 05/08/2006 | |
| 21101 | 02/01/2006 | 21101 | 10010805 | Squeaking noise power steering system flush system. *eh | 12/13/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 11/05/2003 | 14 | 02/14/2002 | |
| When applying the brake pedal, the brakes failed. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the brakes needed to be replaced. *jb the bracket that held the pads had broken and currently the left rear wheel was damaged, there was also a gasoline smell, there was vibration and or metallic sound when the vehicle speed was over 45 mph, and the navigation system broke. *sc the consumer also had steering problems. *jb | |||
| 12/12/2002 | 1000 | 27 | 11/30/2001 |
| Both drive shafts , fuel tank and sunroof were replaced, the sunroof malfunctioned-3 or more times, the blinkers and lights failed, tires blew out, air bag light remained on, the passenger front seat belt malfunction, trunk latch issues, heating and ac system had gone out, surge in engine on acceleration, rubbing noise in steering column, constant whining noise in engine, fuel gauge not working, odometer stopped working while on the freeway, no bright lights except when the car was shut off, interior lights remained on after the car was shut off, safety latch on console failed twice, burning smell from the engine 3 times. problems have been ongoing since purchase of car approximately 12/2002. *jb the rubbing noise occurred when the vehicle was turned left, the center console arm rest moved backward and forward while the vehicle was in motion, the driver's seat belt shoulder pivot made a squeaking noise when in motion, the seat belts did not retract, the air bag warning light stayed on until the key as switched off, and the turn signals were inoperative. (the dealer replaced the buckle) *sc *jb | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 1 | 05/01/2002 | ||
| The consumer states that the defective gear shift box was replaced. *scc | |||