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 | |||
| 02/25/2009 | 34543 | 1 | |
| Purchased new in july 2003. numerous problems: vehicle sputtering, brakes grinding 2004. thermostat sticking close overheat. care stopped and had to be towed to shop. a/c recirculation button pops off. transmission slipping, brakes grinding, vehicle would not start october 2006. vehicle makes noise, power steering pinion, transmission still slipping, brakes grinding. mildew odor noticed after repair to power steering. vacuum leak from lower and upper intake valve o-rings. pcv hose collapsing - march 2 and 12, 2007. ignition sticking, remote inoperable, steering clicks when turning - june 2007. car ceased acceleration while driving. towed to dealership. powertrain light on. sub processor unit malfunction and throttle angel error - july 2007. brakes continue grinding, hesitation when accelerating. windows squeak when going up october 2007. compressor part replaced may 2008. car ceased acceleration during peak traffic, unable to move february 2009. only 34,000 on vehicle. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2008 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle just out of warranty 52000mi. rack & pinion leaking, making a squeaking noise, dealer said it required a special lube to solve problem. noise has stopped and so has the leak but i know this was a temporary repair it will come back! *tr | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 8200 | 3 | ||
| While driving on the highway at 70 mph, going around a slight turn in the road, engine died which resulted in the wheel locking up in the left turn position, and loss of power steering and brakes.*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 07/31/2002 | |||
| Steering locked up while driving. vehicle towed to dealer, and informed consumer that rack pinion needed to be replaced. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||