Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY
66108/20/2001623073Information regarding moon roof creak noise. *et10/25/2001
BO0240009/01/2000614967Subject regarding sunshade improvements. *tt12/18/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
BO0230009/15/2000618287This bulletin contains procedures to reduce outer door handle movement concerns. *jb04/11/2001
28809/19/2000614974Brief information regarding vehicles exhibiting an outer door handle that may appear to be loose due to a gap between the door handle and the door panel. a detailed bulletin has been issued on this subject. *tt12/18/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
BO0150208/09/200210000546Back door (rear hatch) stay improvement. *tt03/24/2003
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE
BO0150208/09/2002633872Certain vehicles may experience insufficient support from the back door (rear hatch) stays. *tt09/26/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE - BODY
04/02/200004/01/2000
 The car's design impairs visibility to the rear. you cannot really see if it's clear when you want to back up or change lanes. it doesn't seem safe to drive when you can't see for sure what's behind you. *ak
05/02/2001
 Bolts spoiler on vehicle have loosened, causing spoiler to drop. dealer told tconsumer it wasn't their problem. once consumer drove vehicle to dealer, they spent 1 1/2 hours fixing/ tighting bolts, and they wouldn't give consumer a receipt.*ak
12/13/19993
 Sunroof will leak when its raining or being washed. interior paneling is separating. the vehicle would shake & nearly stall out. vehicle pulls to the right & not aligned. the little plugs are coming out of vehicle. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
08/19/2003608/12/2000
 Vehicle leaks on drivers side when it rains. nothing noticeable on weatherstrip of door
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE
08/07/20031
 Rear hatch back lifter failed. *ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
 While driving 55-60 mph bottom of vehicle was scrapping. mechanic stated shield that protects wires/ fuel lines, and hose came off /loosened, causing expensive damage to air conditioner valve, which was not functioning. *ak