Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||||
| 460005 | 01/01/2001 | 616755 | This service bulletin contains information to ensure that the all-wheel drive (awd) system is not damaged when servicing wheels and tires. it also contains information about checking the freewheel and viscous coupling for the all-wheel d | 03/09/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 25 | 06/15/1998 | |
| Electrical problems since shortly after purchase of vehicle, to dealer 25 times. dashboard light would come on, indicating that headlights were not working when in fact they were. *ak dealer stated vehicle had a bulb and socket problem, taillight bulb failed, signal lights flash very fast, side signals sockets and bulbs shorted, 4 running light contacts melted, front headlight shorted, left front headlight inoperable, and bulb indicator illuminated. door locks inoperable, windows would not go up, master window control switch faulty, and speakers distorted. seat belt plastic part cracked. transmission sticks on lowe gear, happened twice. gas light comes on even when tank is full. washer fluid inidcator illuminated, washer jets inoperable, wiper blads replaced, right side mirror did not adjust all the way out. front and rear brake pads worn, rotors replaced, brakes cause screeching noises. engine light illuminated, cable under engine loose. humming noise while driving, dealer replaced right front hub, left and right front stabilizer links. mudflaps loose. evap valve replaced. *slc | |||
| 02/20/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Front right wheel assembly disengaged from the car while driving, causing loss of control and an accident | |||
| 02/12/1999 | 4 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle experiences vibration due to (4) wheels being bent, material used is not the proper strength to absorb the impact created by road condition. | |||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 5 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Hub caps rub on tire valve stems, causing valve stem failure and tire failure. valve stems replaced. hub caps removed. *jb | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| Cynsumer feel the design of the vehicle rims are not of proper strength upon impact. | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 1 | 06/20/1998 | |
| Wheel rims bent due to weak design material. *yc | |||