Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 00502B | 01/01/2004 | 10007905 | Daytime running lamps (drls) turn off temporarily while the turn signals are activated. *tt | 07/15/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 2 | 03/11/2002 | |
| Dt: the contact stated the rear windshield wipers have not been working for approximately one year. the front windshield wipers worked only when the weather was cold, but still did not work properly. the delay ran as though it was on normal. no repairs have been made to the windshield wipers . also, the rear brake lights have not worked for approximately one month. she has replaced the bulbs, fuse, and checked the electronic sensor. the problem still existed. *ak updated 1/4/2006 - *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 09/05/2004 | 94850 | 15 | 03/30/2001 |
| The blinker sound comes on for no reason and stays on for random lengths of time. tapping on the brake will turn off the blinker noise for a short time, but it comes back on often. i replaced the turn signal relay, but the problem remained.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||
| 05/15/2002 | |||
| When turning hazard warning signal smoke comes from the lens. there is no sign of a shortage in either blinker. dealer will be contacted. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 04/25/2002 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| The right head light was out and the consumer was unable to have it replaced since the head light was not a standard bulb, parts had to be ordered. *yh | |||
| Headlight appers to be bluish in color and is too blinding. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 01/04/2002 | 1 | 08/18/2000 | |
| Power windows lock up/ switch is also defective and unable to operate windows. vehicle being repaired at an independent repair shop. *ak the mirror switch was burnt out and the multifunction switch had a short, the serpentine belt was cracking , head lights went out while driving to work, and the oil cooling line was leaking badly. *yd | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 02/21/2006 | 8 | 06/02/2005 | |
| The engine continually misfires. there is a tsb bulletin #00-06-04-003b. deposit buildup on popped valve ball &/or seat, causing it to stick. there is a recall because of this but only in california. i live in alaska. i got an estimate of $1200 bucks to fix this problem. because of this, i only get 5-7 mpg, and have little power. also, my abs light turns on and the abs activates at low speeds on dry ground. my electrical system is totally messed up. my right clicker just the sound not light) goes off when driving. it is completely erratic and unpredictable. my speakers turn off and on sporadically. *ak my driver side seat adjuster broke off with little pressure. my steering wheel continuously pulls to the right. this many problems in a vehicle is ridiculous. what a lemon. especially since i have seen the same exact complaints all over this sight about this specific vehicle. | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor failure. mr the windshield wiper motor failed prior to the expiration of the warranty. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem and declined to replace the module. the complete failure of the wiper motor occurred during a severe rainstorm. the turn signal module/switch failed, and the driver side seat belt did not retract. dealer was unable to duplicate the seat belt problem. scc *jb | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 20 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Turn signal design has a lane change function, at times the flasher unit sounds but outside lights fail. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 01/04/2002 | |||
| Transmission oil cooling line is leaking from metal attachement. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 01/04/2002 | 1 | ||
| Unable to operate headlights and turn signals due to a defective multi-function switch. *ak the windows only go down from the driver's door control because the window lock was shorted out. the mirror switch was burnt out. the serpentine belt was cracking. the oil cooling lines were leaking badly. *yh | |||