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Feb 21, 2017 Electrical System Fire

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Feb 21, 2017 Electrical System Fire

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Feb 21, 2017 Engine Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

Jun 25, 2015 Tires 103 mi

WITHIN 43 DAYS OF PURCHASING COOPER GRAND TOURING CS5 TIRES FOR MY 1997 BUICK CENTURY, ONE DEVELOPED A LARGE SIDEWALL BULGE. THE RETAILER FORCED ME TO BUY ANOTHER NEW TIRE FOR $72. AND COOPER REFUSED TO PAY FOR IT! I HAVE BEEN DRIVING CARS FOR 40 YEARS AN NEVER HAD A NEW TIRE OR ANY TIRE DEVELOP A S...

Jun 25, 2015 Tires 103 mi

WITHIN 43 DAYS OF PURCHASING COOPER GRAND TOURING CS5 TIRES FOR MY 1997 BUICK CENTURY, ONE DEVELOPED A LARGE SIDEWALL BULGE. THE RETAILER FORCED ME TO BUY ANOTHER NEW TIRE FOR $72. AND COOPER REFUSED TO PAY FOR IT! I HAVE BEEN DRIVING CARS FOR 40 YEARS AN NEVER HAD A NEW TIRE OR ANY TIRE DEVELOP A S...

Nov 18, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS DETERIORATING AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE DEX COOL ANTIFREEZE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ...

Nov 18, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS DETERIORATING AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE DEX COOL ANTIFREEZE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ...

Aug 30, 2014 Steering 129,300 mi

WHEN I BACKED OUT OF PARKING SPACE, I TURNED STEERING WHEEL WITH A "HARD LEFT." CAR MADE CLICKING NOISE. *TR

Aug 30, 2014 Steering 129,300 mi

WHEN I BACKED OUT OF PARKING SPACE, I TURNED STEERING WHEEL WITH A "HARD LEFT." CAR MADE CLICKING NOISE. *TR

Mar 6, 2013 Tires

DRIVING ON I-95 SOUTHBOUND WHEN I EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC TREAD SEPARATION TO MY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SIGNAL HELP. FORTUNATELY, I ESCAPED THIS FAILURE UNINJURED. *TR

Mar 6, 2013 Tires

DRIVING ON I-95 SOUTHBOUND WHEN I EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC TREAD SEPARATION TO MY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SIGNAL HELP. FORTUNATELY, I ESCAPED THIS FAILURE UNINJURED. *TR

Jul 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting 89,887 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A PERSONAL MECHANIC WHO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE WIRING OF THE TURN SI...

Jul 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting 89,887 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A PERSONAL MECHANIC WHO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE WIRING OF THE TURN SI...

May 17, 2011 Steering 143,314 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND THE STEERING LOCKED AND THERE WAS A LOUD BANG. I WASN'T ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN CAUSING ME TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD AND ONTO A LAWN. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T GO BACK TO THE CORRECT POSITION AND IT SEEMED TO BE IN MANUAL STEERING MODE. I COULD BARELY MOVE THE WHEEL. ...

May 17, 2011 Steering 143,314 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND THE STEERING LOCKED AND THERE WAS A LOUD BANG. I WASN'T ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN CAUSING ME TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD AND ONTO A LAWN. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T GO BACK TO THE CORRECT POSITION AND IT SEEMED TO BE IN MANUAL STEERING MODE. I COULD BARELY MOVE THE WHEEL. ...

Apr 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE RPM'S INCREASED EXCESSIVELY. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN RESPIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLIANT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MIL...

Apr 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE RPM'S INCREASED EXCESSIVELY. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN RESPIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLIANT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MIL...

Dec 2, 2009 Suspension 188,376 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK CENTURY. SHE STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE IN THE VEHICLE. UPON HAVING HER WHEEL BEARINGS REPAIRED, SHE FOUND THE STABILIZER BAR HAD BROKEN OFF OF THE TIRE. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO ORDER THE PART FROM AN AUTOMOTIVE STORE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A DEFE...

Dec 2, 2009 Suspension 188,376 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK CENTURY. SHE STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE IN THE VEHICLE. UPON HAVING HER WHEEL BEARINGS REPAIRED, SHE FOUND THE STABILIZER BAR HAD BROKEN OFF OF THE TIRE. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO ORDER THE PART FROM AN AUTOMOTIVE STORE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A DEFE...

Feb 28, 2009 Steering 129,100 mi

1) CAR NEEDED TOWED TO GARAGE FOR STARTER FAILURE. AS IT LEFT THE GARAGE THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND SENT CAR ALMOST INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH 2 CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THERE HAD BEEN NO OTHER WARNINGS OF A PROBLEM. 2) IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE STEERING IS TURNED ONE DIRECTION THEN BACK TO THE OTHER. ...

Feb 28, 2009 Steering 129,100 mi

1) CAR NEEDED TOWED TO GARAGE FOR STARTER FAILURE. AS IT LEFT THE GARAGE THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND SENT CAR ALMOST INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH 2 CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THERE HAD BEEN NO OTHER WARNINGS OF A PROBLEM. 2) IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE STEERING IS TURNED ONE DIRECTION THEN BACK TO THE OTHER. ...

Apr 4, 2007 Visibility 36,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN STANDING STRAIGHT UP WHEN IN AN OFF POSITION FOR 6 OR 7 YEARS. FOUND THE CAMPAIGN AND THEN THE RECALL AND TRIED TO GET A REMEDY FROM THE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AS WELL AS GM ,TO NO AVAIL..I WAS MADE TO BUY A MOTOR FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THAT WORKED FOR A LITTLE WHIL...

Apr 4, 2007 Visibility 36,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN STANDING STRAIGHT UP WHEN IN AN OFF POSITION FOR 6 OR 7 YEARS. FOUND THE CAMPAIGN AND THEN THE RECALL AND TRIED TO GET A REMEDY FROM THE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AS WELL AS GM ,TO NO AVAIL..I WAS MADE TO BUY A MOTOR FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THAT WORKED FOR A LITTLE WHIL...

Mar 10, 2006 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 124,636 mi

I WAS ON 275W. WHEN MY RIGHT WINDOW WIPER ARM STARTED TO STOP THEN IT DIED, MY HUSBAND TOLD TO SEE WHAT I COULD FIND OUT ON REPAIRING IT AND COST ON THE COMPUTER, I RAN ACROSS THIS LITTLE THING ON THE COMPUTER ABOUT 1997 BUICK CENTURY'S AND THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD {COMPONENT: VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIP...

Mar 10, 2006 Visibility 124,636 mi

I WAS ON 275W. WHEN MY RIGHT WINDOW WIPER ARM STARTED TO STOP THEN IT DIED, MY HUSBAND TOLD TO SEE WHAT I COULD FIND OUT ON REPAIRING IT AND COST ON THE COMPUTER, I RAN ACROSS THIS LITTLE THING ON THE COMPUTER ABOUT 1997 BUICK CENTURY'S AND THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD {COMPONENT: VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIP...

Mar 10, 2006 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 124,636 mi

I WAS ON 275W. WHEN MY RIGHT WINDOW WIPER ARM STARTED TO STOP THEN IT DIED, MY HUSBAND TOLD TO SEE WHAT I COULD FIND OUT ON REPAIRING IT AND COST ON THE COMPUTER, I RAN ACROSS THIS LITTLE THING ON THE COMPUTER ABOUT 1997 BUICK CENTURY'S AND THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD {COMPONENT: VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIP...

Mar 10, 2006 Visibility 124,636 mi

I WAS ON 275W. WHEN MY RIGHT WINDOW WIPER ARM STARTED TO STOP THEN IT DIED, MY HUSBAND TOLD TO SEE WHAT I COULD FIND OUT ON REPAIRING IT AND COST ON THE COMPUTER, I RAN ACROSS THIS LITTLE THING ON THE COMPUTER ABOUT 1997 BUICK CENTURY'S AND THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD {COMPONENT: VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIP...

Dec 19, 2005 Visibility 118,900 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V348000 CONCERNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. *AK

Dec 19, 2005 Visibility 118,900 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V348000 CONCERNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. *AK

Sep 26, 2005 Seat Belts

DT: 1997 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONSUMER HAS BEING HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELTS JAMMING. THIS OCCURRED FOR 7 YEARS. T 2 OUT OF 4 SEAT BELTS WORK. THE 2 SEAT BELTS BACK SEAT WILL NOT WORK. *AK

Sep 26, 2005 Seat Belts

DT: 1997 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONSUMER HAS BEING HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELTS JAMMING. THIS OCCURRED FOR 7 YEARS. T 2 OUT OF 4 SEAT BELTS WORK. THE 2 SEAT BELTS BACK SEAT WILL NOT WORK. *AK

Aug 18, 2005 Steering 102,000 mi

1997 BUICK CENTURY-STEERING LOCKS UP RANDOMLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *JB

Aug 18, 2005 Steering 102,000 mi

1997 BUICK CENTURY-STEERING LOCKS UP RANDOMLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *JB

Aug 18, 2005 Steering 102,000 mi

1997 BUICK CENTURY-STEERING LOCKS UP RANDOMLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *JB

Aug 18, 2005 Steering 102,000 mi

1997 BUICK CENTURY-STEERING LOCKS UP RANDOMLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *JB

Feb 18, 2005 Child Seat

THE CHILD SEAT BUCKLE FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER'S GRANDSON WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR SEAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *NM *SC *JB

Feb 18, 2005 Child Seat

THE CHILD SEAT BUCKLE FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER'S GRANDSON WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR SEAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *NM *SC *JB

Feb 17, 2005 Seat Belts

BOTH REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO PULL OUT THE SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT BOTH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Feb 17, 2005 Seat Belts

BOTH REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO PULL OUT THE SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT BOTH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Jan 25, 2005 Visibility

THE WIPER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD STOPPED OPERATING DURING INCLEMENT CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *JB

Jan 25, 2005 Visibility

THE WIPER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD STOPPED OPERATING DURING INCLEMENT CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *JB

Dec 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY . DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AKI

Dec 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY . DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AKI

Nov 17, 2004 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTS AFTER CLICKING THE SEAT BELT IN TO STAY CONNECTION. THE PASSENGER WOULD HOLD THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO TIGHTEN. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE SEAT BELT W...

Nov 17, 2004 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTS AFTER CLICKING THE SEAT BELT IN TO STAY CONNECTION. THE PASSENGER WOULD HOLD THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO TIGHTEN. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE SEAT BELT W...

Nov 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS REPLACED AT @ 115,000 MILES. COOLANT WAS IN GLOBES IN OVER FLOW TANK. APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES AFTER REPLACEMENT, COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON (FIRST TIME EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED CAR). COOLANT WAS @ 1 GALLON LOW. COOLANT HAS ALSO BECOME GLOBBY AGAIN. TOOK INTO REPLACE WITH DIFFERENT COOLANT ...

Nov 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS REPLACED AT @ 115,000 MILES. COOLANT WAS IN GLOBES IN OVER FLOW TANK. APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES AFTER REPLACEMENT, COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON (FIRST TIME EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED CAR). COOLANT WAS @ 1 GALLON LOW. COOLANT HAS ALSO BECOME GLOBBY AGAIN. TOOK INTO REPLACE WITH DIFFERENT COOLANT ...

Nov 4, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 4, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

A MIXTURE OF WATER AND ANTI FREEZE SEEPED INTO THE OIL. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE FLUIDS MIXED WITH THE OIL, AND WENT THROUGH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THIS KNOCKED THE CRANKSHAFT AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED 8 MONTHS LATER. *AK

Jul 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

A MIXTURE OF WATER AND ANTI FREEZE SEEPED INTO THE OIL. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE FLUIDS MIXED WITH THE OIL, AND WENT THROUGH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THIS KNOCKED THE CRANKSHAFT AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED 8 MONTHS LATER. *AK

Jun 11, 2004 Steering

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER LOCKED, DID NOT GO INTO THE FULL TURNS OR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE RACK AND PINION AS DESCRIBED IN STEERING GEAR BEARINGS RECALL 03V527000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NO...

Jun 11, 2004 Steering

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER LOCKED, DID NOT GO INTO THE FULL TURNS OR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE RACK AND PINION AS DESCRIBED IN STEERING GEAR BEARINGS RECALL 03V527000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NO...

Jun 4, 2004 Visibility 49,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD UNTIL THE RAIN STOPPED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. RECALL 99V348000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE...

Jun 4, 2004 Visibility 49,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD UNTIL THE RAIN STOPPED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. RECALL 99V348000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE...

May 7, 2004 Steering

1997 BUICK CENTURY POWER STEERING STARTED TO LOCK UP WHEN STEERING TO THE LEFT. *MR VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A NEW RACK AND PINION WAS INSTALLED. CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL. *LA

May 7, 2004 Steering

1997 BUICK CENTURY POWER STEERING STARTED TO LOCK UP WHEN STEERING TO THE LEFT. *MR VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A NEW RACK AND PINION WAS INSTALLED. CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL. *LA

Mar 26, 2004 Exterior Lighting

SAFETY CONCERN RELATIVE TO HEAD LIGHT LENS FOGGING FROM THE SUN. (NAR) *PH DEALER NOTIFIED. *CB

Mar 26, 2004 Exterior Lighting

SAFETY CONCERN RELATIVE TO HEAD LIGHT LENS FOGGING FROM THE SUN. (NAR) *PH DEALER NOTIFIED. *CB

Mar 11, 2004 Steering 57,950 mi

WHEN TURNING CORNERS STEERING WHEEL STICKS. CONSUMER HAS TO PULL HARD TO STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL UP. *AK REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON STEERING INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF STEERING RACK. *LA

Mar 11, 2004 Steering 57,950 mi

WHEN TURNING CORNERS STEERING WHEEL STICKS. CONSUMER HAS TO PULL HARD TO STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL UP. *AK REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON STEERING INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF STEERING RACK. *LA

Feb 16, 2004 Electrical System

THE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY MODULE SECOND TIME AFTER REPLACING IN MY 1997 BUICK CENTURY DOES NOT DISPLAY AND THE PART COST $300-500 AND ITS NOT SOMETHING LIKE A BULB AND NOBODY WANT S TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE . *AK

Feb 16, 2004 Equipment

THE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY MODULE SECOND TIME AFTER REPLACING IN MY 1997 BUICK CENTURY DOES NOT DISPLAY AND THE PART COST $300-500 AND ITS NOT SOMETHING LIKE A BULB AND NOBODY WANT S TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE . *AK

Feb 16, 2004 Electrical System

THE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY MODULE SECOND TIME AFTER REPLACING IN MY 1997 BUICK CENTURY DOES NOT DISPLAY AND THE PART COST $300-500 AND ITS NOT SOMETHING LIKE A BULB AND NOBODY WANT S TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE . *AK

Feb 16, 2004 Equipment

THE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY MODULE SECOND TIME AFTER REPLACING IN MY 1997 BUICK CENTURY DOES NOT DISPLAY AND THE PART COST $300-500 AND ITS NOT SOMETHING LIKE A BULB AND NOBODY WANT S TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE . *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Steering 104,990 mi

1997 BUICK CENTURY, WHILE DRIVING TO A SOCCER GAME I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING. AFTER THE GAME I TURNED LEFT TO EXIT MY PARKING SPOT AND WHILE TURNING AT LOW SPEED I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOCKED. IT TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH TO TURN THE WH...

Jan 21, 2004 Steering 104,990 mi

1997 BUICK CENTURY, WHILE DRIVING TO A SOCCER GAME I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING. AFTER THE GAME I TURNED LEFT TO EXIT MY PARKING SPOT AND WHILE TURNING AT LOW SPEED I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOCKED. IT TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH TO TURN THE WH...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 16,215 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A FAILURE IN THE STEERING RACK AND PINION. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 16,215 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A FAILURE IN THE STEERING RACK AND PINION. *JB

Jan 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS HAVE AN ACCUMULATION OF CONDENSATION BUILDING UP INSIDE THE LENS. *AK *SC *JB

Jan 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS HAVE AN ACCUMULATION OF CONDENSATION BUILDING UP INSIDE THE LENS. *AK *SC *JB

Sep 24, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING A 1997 OR 1998 VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING A 1997 OR 1998 VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Apr 2, 2003 Air Bags

THE COVER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS POPPED OPEN ABOUT AN INCH ALONG THE FRONT AND SIDES. THE DEALER FORCED IT CLOSED, BUT IT OPENED AGAIN. MR SCC

Apr 2, 2003 Air Bags

THE COVER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS POPPED OPEN ABOUT AN INCH ALONG THE FRONT AND SIDES. THE DEALER FORCED IT CLOSED, BUT IT OPENED AGAIN. MR SCC

Mar 29, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE A 1997 BUICK CENTURY WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEMS. BY WAY OF HISTORY, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE THIS VEHICLE TO THE SHOP TWICE (AND I BELIEVE POSSIBLY A THIRD TIME) BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT FUNCTION. EACH TIME, THE PROBLEM RELATED TO SOME FITTING THAT HAD TO BE RETIGHTENED (I WAS ...

Mar 29, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE A 1997 BUICK CENTURY WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEMS. BY WAY OF HISTORY, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE THIS VEHICLE TO THE SHOP TWICE (AND I BELIEVE POSSIBLY A THIRD TIME) BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT FUNCTION. EACH TIME, THE PROBLEM RELATED TO SOME FITTING THAT HAD TO BE RETIGHTENED (I WAS ...

Mar 27, 2003 Air Bags

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER WAS LOOSE. THE DEALER INSTALLED A "CLIP" TO SECURE THE COVER AND ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THE FIX IS AN APPROVED REMEDY. THE CLIP BROKE OFF AND THE CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE AIR BAG. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Air Bags

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER WAS LOOSE. THE DEALER INSTALLED A "CLIP" TO SECURE THE COVER AND ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THE FIX IS AN APPROVED REMEDY. THE CLIP BROKE OFF AND THE CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE AIR BAG. *JB

Feb 13, 2003 Steering 38,120 mi

STARTED CAR AND BACKED OUT OF PARKING SPACE. STEERING WHEEL WOULD HARDLY TURN WHEELS TO THE LEFT; NO POWER ASSIST. STARTED MOVING FORWARD AND TURNING RIGHT, THEN POWER ASSIST RESUMED. ALSO, STEERING SHUDDER OCCURS AFTER ROUNDING CORNERS AND ACCELERATING. LOCAL DEALER SERVICE REP STATES CAR NE...

Feb 13, 2003 Steering 38,120 mi

STARTED CAR AND BACKED OUT OF PARKING SPACE. STEERING WHEEL WOULD HARDLY TURN WHEELS TO THE LEFT; NO POWER ASSIST. STARTED MOVING FORWARD AND TURNING RIGHT, THEN POWER ASSIST RESUMED. ALSO, STEERING SHUDDER OCCURS AFTER ROUNDING CORNERS AND ACCELERATING. LOCAL DEALER SERVICE REP STATES CAR NE...

Jan 13, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATED BOTH SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT WOULD NOT LATCH.*JB

Jan 13, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATED BOTH SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT WOULD NOT LATCH.*JB

Oct 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR *JB

Oct 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR *JB

Aug 26, 2002 Seat Belts

BOTH LEFT/RIGHT REAR SHOULDER BELTS FAILED TO EXTEND, ENABLING OWNER FROM USING DUE TO ROLLERS GETTING OFF CENTER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 26, 2002 Seat Belts

BOTH LEFT/RIGHT REAR SHOULDER BELTS FAILED TO EXTEND, ENABLING OWNER FROM USING DUE TO ROLLERS GETTING OFF CENTER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A BROADSIDE COLLISION AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. JLG

Aug 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A BROADSIDE COLLISION AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. JLG

Aug 11, 2002 Seat Belts 43,000 mi

SEAT BELTS WON'T WORK AND CAN ONLY SIT GRANDSON IN CENTER SEAT IN ORDER TO PUT RESTRAINT ON HIM. RIGHT SIDE REAR HASN'T WORKED IN OVER 1 1/2 YEARS. LEFT SIDE HASN'T WORKED RIGHT SINCE WE GOT THE CAR AND NOW DON'T WORK AT ALL. OUR GRANDSON LIVES WITH US, HE IS FOUR YEARS OLD AND IT IS THE LAW THAT HE...

Aug 11, 2002 Seat Belts 43,000 mi

SEAT BELTS WON'T WORK AND CAN ONLY SIT GRANDSON IN CENTER SEAT IN ORDER TO PUT RESTRAINT ON HIM. RIGHT SIDE REAR HASN'T WORKED IN OVER 1 1/2 YEARS. LEFT SIDE HASN'T WORKED RIGHT SINCE WE GOT THE CAR AND NOW DON'T WORK AT ALL. OUR GRANDSON LIVES WITH US, HE IS FOUR YEARS OLD AND IT IS THE LAW THAT HE...

Jul 24, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. *SLC

Jul 24, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. *SLC

Jun 13, 2002 Interior Lighting

ON THREE OCCASIONS VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A REPAIR FACILITY BECAUSE DASHLIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE. VARIOUS PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 13, 2002 Interior Lighting

ON THREE OCCASIONS VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A REPAIR FACILITY BECAUSE DASHLIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE. VARIOUS PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 5, 2002 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER BECAME LOOSE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT IS DEFECTIVE. *YH

Jun 5, 2002 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER BECAME LOOSE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT IS DEFECTIVE. *YH

Feb 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS WHICH CAME AS CLEAR PLASTIC HAVE DEVELOPED A FILM IN SIDE OF THEM WHICH THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO TRY TO REMOVE AS HE WOULD HAVE TO BREAK THE SEAL. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN GETTING SLOWLY WORSE AND IS SOMEWHAT RESTRICTING THE HEADLIGHS ABILITY TO LET LIGHT PASS THROUGH. REPLACEM...

Feb 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS WHICH CAME AS CLEAR PLASTIC HAVE DEVELOPED A FILM IN SIDE OF THEM WHICH THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO TRY TO REMOVE AS HE WOULD HAVE TO BREAK THE SEAL. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN GETTING SLOWLY WORSE AND IS SOMEWHAT RESTRICTING THE HEADLIGHS ABILITY TO LET LIGHT PASS THROUGH. REPLACEM...

Feb 1, 2002 Visibility

WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE OPERATING ON DELAY SPEED AND THE WIPER SWITCH IS TURNED TO OFF POSITION, WIPER BLADES WILL STOP IN MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD, BLOCKING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. DEALERSHIP PREVIOUSLY SERVICED VEHICLE FOR RECALL 99V348000 IN DECEMBER OF 2000, BUT PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK *...

Feb 1, 2002 Visibility

WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE OPERATING ON DELAY SPEED AND THE WIPER SWITCH IS TURNED TO OFF POSITION, WIPER BLADES WILL STOP IN MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD, BLOCKING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. DEALERSHIP PREVIOUSLY SERVICED VEHICLE FOR RECALL 99V348000 IN DECEMBER OF 2000, BUT PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK *...

Oct 9, 2001 Tires

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE, UPON FURHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER FOUND ONE OF THE RIMS WAS BENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS WERE BENT, THE CONSUMER BELIVES THIS IS WHAT MAY HA...

Oct 9, 2001 Wheels

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE, UPON FURHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER FOUND ONE OF THE RIMS WAS BENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS WERE BENT, THE CONSUMER BELIVES THIS IS WHAT MAY HA...

Oct 9, 2001 Tires

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE, UPON FURHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER FOUND ONE OF THE RIMS WAS BENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS WERE BENT, THE CONSUMER BELIVES THIS IS WHAT MAY HA...

Oct 9, 2001 Wheels

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE, UPON FURHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER FOUND ONE OF THE RIMS WAS BENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS WERE BENT, THE CONSUMER BELIVES THIS IS WHAT MAY HA...

Oct 9, 2001 Tires

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE, UPON FURHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER FOUND ONE OF THE RIMS WAS BENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS WERE BENT, THE CONSUMER BELIVES THIS IS WHAT MAY HA...

Oct 9, 2001 Wheels

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE, UPON FURHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER FOUND ONE OF THE RIMS WAS BENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS WERE BENT, THE CONSUMER BELIVES THIS IS WHAT MAY HA...

Oct 9, 2001 Tires

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE, UPON FURHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER FOUND ONE OF THE RIMS WAS BENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS WERE BENT, THE CONSUMER BELIVES THIS IS WHAT MAY HA...

Oct 9, 2001 Wheels

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE, UPON FURHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER FOUND ONE OF THE RIMS WAS BENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS WERE BENT, THE CONSUMER BELIVES THIS IS WHAT MAY HA...

Aug 23, 2001 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS INTERMITTENTLY DON'T GO UP OR DOWN. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO COVER WINDOW DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER. THE DELER HAS FOUND ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS INTERMITTENTLY DON'T GO UP OR DOWN. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO COVER WINDOW DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER. THE DELER HAS FOUND ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 29, 2001 Visibility

RECALL 99 V 348 000 / WINDSHIELD WIPERS: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP DURING OPERATION OR REMAIN IN UP RIGHT POSTION, INSTEAD OF THE DOWN POSTION. DEALER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *SL...

Jun 29, 2001 Visibility

RECALL 99 V 348 000 / WINDSHIELD WIPERS: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP DURING OPERATION OR REMAIN IN UP RIGHT POSTION, INSTEAD OF THE DOWN POSTION. DEALER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *SL...

Jun 18, 2001 Seat Belts

BOTH REAR SEATBELTS ARE INOPERABLE. THEY WILL NO LONGER PULL OUT, STOPPED WORKING IN A 3 DAY PERIOD. *AK

Jun 18, 2001 Seat Belts

BOTH REAR SEATBELTS ARE INOPERABLE. THEY WILL NO LONGER PULL OUT, STOPPED WORKING IN A 3 DAY PERIOD. *AK

Mar 19, 2001 Steering

AFTER PARKING THE CAR, GOT BACK IN TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE AND DISCOVERED VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN LEFT. THERE WAS NO POWER ASSIST. BUT IT TURNS RIGHT WITH NO PROBLEM. REPAIR REQUIRED A NEW RACK AND PINION SYSTEM. FAILURE OCCURED WITHOUT WARNING.

Mar 19, 2001 Steering

AFTER PARKING THE CAR, GOT BACK IN TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE AND DISCOVERED VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN LEFT. THERE WAS NO POWER ASSIST. BUT IT TURNS RIGHT WITH NO PROBLEM. REPAIR REQUIRED A NEW RACK AND PINION SYSTEM. FAILURE OCCURED WITHOUT WARNING.

Dec 1, 2000 Seat Belts

TOW BACK SEATBELTS LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES ARE JAMMED IN RETRACTOR, CONSUMER HAS KIDS, AND CAN'T RESTRAIN THEM.*AK

Dec 1, 2000 Seat Belts

TOW BACK SEATBELTS LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES ARE JAMMED IN RETRACTOR, CONSUMER HAS KIDS, AND CAN'T RESTRAIN THEM.*AK

Nov 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED LEAKING WHEEL CYLINDER, THE LEFT SIDE WAS WORSE THAN THE RIGHT SIDE, CONSUMER REPLACED BOTH WHEEL CYLINDERS HIMSELF DUE TO VEHICLE BEING 1000 MILES OVER THE WARRANTY. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED LEAKING WHEEL CYLINDER, THE LEFT SIDE WAS WORSE THAN THE RIGHT SIDE, CONSUMER REPLACED BOTH WHEEL CYLINDERS HIMSELF DUE TO VEHICLE BEING 1000 MILES OVER THE WARRANTY. *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Steering

I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Oct 11, 2000 Steering

I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Electrical System

DUE TO DESIGN AND LOCATION OF HORN ASSEMBLY, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO AIR BAGS, AND UPON ATTEMTPING TO SOUND OFF HORN IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN, BUTTONS ARE HARD TO LOCATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE WHOLE AIR BAG AND HORN ASSEMBLY WAS REPLAC...

Sep 19, 2000 Electrical System

DUE TO DESIGN AND LOCATION OF HORN ASSEMBLY, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO AIR BAGS, AND UPON ATTEMTPING TO SOUND OFF HORN IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN, BUTTONS ARE HARD TO LOCATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE WHOLE AIR BAG AND HORN ASSEMBLY WAS REPLAC...

Aug 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY ON A HILL CONSUMER FEELS A HESITATION AND PEDAL GOING DOWN MORE THAN NORMAL. CONSUMER CAN HEAR MEDAL SCRATCHING. CONSUMER FEELS VECHICLE IS NOT SAFE BECAUSE IT TAKES A WHILE TO STOP.*AK

Aug 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY ON A HILL CONSUMER FEELS A HESITATION AND PEDAL GOING DOWN MORE THAN NORMAL. CONSUMER CAN HEAR MEDAL SCRATCHING. CONSUMER FEELS VECHICLE IS NOT SAFE BECAUSE IT TAKES A WHILE TO STOP.*AK

Aug 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN GOING BACKWARDS DOWN A SLIGHT HILL CONSUMER FEELS A HESITATION AND BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN MORE THAN NORMAL. CONSUMER CAN STILL HEAR MEDAL SCRATCHING. CONSUMER FEELS ITS UNSAFE BECAUSE VECHICLE WILL NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES. *AK

Aug 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY ON A HILL CONSUMER FEELS A HESITATION AND PEDAL GOING DOWN MORE THAN NORMAL. CONSUMER CAN HEAR MEDAL SCRATCHING. CONSUMER FEELS VECHICLE IS NOT SAFE BECAUSE IT TAKES A WHILE TO STOP.*AK

Aug 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY ON A HILL CONSUMER FEELS A HESITATION AND PEDAL GOING DOWN MORE THAN NORMAL. CONSUMER CAN HEAR MEDAL SCRATCHING. CONSUMER FEELS VECHICLE IS NOT SAFE BECAUSE IT TAKES A WHILE TO STOP.*AK

Aug 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN GOING BACKWARDS DOWN A SLIGHT HILL CONSUMER FEELS A HESITATION AND BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN MORE THAN NORMAL. CONSUMER CAN STILL HEAR MEDAL SCRATCHING. CONSUMER FEELS ITS UNSAFE BECAUSE VECHICLE WILL NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES. *AK

May 2, 2000 Electrical System

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ODOMETER LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY BLINKING, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.*AK

May 2, 2000 Power Train

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ODOMETER LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY BLINKING, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.*AK

May 2, 2000 Electrical System

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ODOMETER LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY BLINKING, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.*AK

May 2, 2000 Power Train

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ODOMETER LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY BLINKING, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.*AK

Feb 17, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE HARD TO START, ROUGH IDLE, LOSS OF POWER, CONTINUOUS MISFIRES.

Feb 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HARD TO START, ROUGH IDLE, LOSS OF POWER, CONTINUOUS MISFIRES.

Feb 17, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE HARD TO START, ROUGH IDLE, LOSS OF POWER, CONTINUOUS MISFIRES.

Feb 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HARD TO START, ROUGH IDLE, LOSS OF POWER, CONTINUOUS MISFIRES.

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN A VERY HEAVY RAIN FALLWINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKING. HAD TO PULL OVER AND ASK ASSISTANCE FROM A PASSING MOTORIST. THEY GOT IT RESTARTED, BUT CONSUMER IS AFRAID THA TIT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN IN THE RAIN. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN A VERY HEAVY RAIN FALLWINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKING. HAD TO PULL OVER AND ASK ASSISTANCE FROM A PASSING MOTORIST. THEY GOT IT RESTARTED, BUT CONSUMER IS AFRAID THA TIT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN IN THE RAIN. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT.

Sep 8, 1999 Air Bags

PASSENGER AIR BAG COVER KEEPS POPPING UP.

Sep 8, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT.

Sep 8, 1999 Air Bags

PASSENGER AIR BAG COVER KEEPS POPPING UP.

Aug 24, 1999 Visibility

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW BECOMES INOPERATIVE (IN UP POSITION). THE DEALERS HAVE STATED "NO PROBLEM FOUND" EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS TAKEN IN FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 2 YEARS. THE INOPERATIVE WINDOW WILL LAST FOR DAYS ON TRIPS OR WEEKENDS WHEN IT CAN NOT BE TAKEN IN TO THE DEALER....

Aug 24, 1999 Visibility

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW BECOMES INOPERATIVE (IN UP POSITION). THE DEALERS HAVE STATED "NO PROBLEM FOUND" EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS TAKEN IN FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 2 YEARS. THE INOPERATIVE WINDOW WILL LAST FOR DAYS ON TRIPS OR WEEKENDS WHEN IT CAN NOT BE TAKEN IN TO THE DEALER....

Feb 24, 1999 Electrical System

HORN TAKES EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO SOUND, DUE TO DESIGN.

Feb 24, 1999 Electrical System

HORN TAKES EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO SOUND, DUE TO DESIGN.

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

BELT RETRACTORS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION RELAY FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

REAR SWAY BAR BUSHINGS FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

WATER LEAK INTO TRUNK DUE TO SEAL FAILURE.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVE BELT FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL KNOB/SWITCH FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED.MGM

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DASH TRIM FITS POORLY.MGM

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE.MGM

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT BROKE. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING TRUNCK LOCK, HORN RELAY AND ENGINE TO FAIL. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

FAULTY GENERATOR AND DEFECTIVE BLOWER MOTOR. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY GENERATOR AND DEFECTIVE BLOWER MOTOR. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

A/C CONTROL SWITCH FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

ALL SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AT TIMES. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BODY CONTROL MODULE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO CRANK OR START. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

LEFT FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP ON BODY IS COMING APART. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

SINCE REPAIRED OF BODY CONTROL MODULE CUSTMER NOTICE KEYLESS REMOTE DOES NOT SOUND HORN WHEN UNLOCK VEHICLE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GUAGE FLUCTUATES AT TIMES. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

BLOWER CONTROL MODULE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DOOR SEALS FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

BELT RETRACTORS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION RELAY FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

REAR SWAY BAR BUSHINGS FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

WATER LEAK INTO TRUNK DUE TO SEAL FAILURE.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVE BELT FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL KNOB/SWITCH FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED.MGM

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DASH TRIM FITS POORLY.MGM

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE.MGM

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT BROKE. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING TRUNCK LOCK, HORN RELAY AND ENGINE TO FAIL. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

FAULTY GENERATOR AND DEFECTIVE BLOWER MOTOR. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY GENERATOR AND DEFECTIVE BLOWER MOTOR. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

A/C CONTROL SWITCH FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

ALL SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AT TIMES. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BODY CONTROL MODULE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO CRANK OR START. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

LEFT FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP ON BODY IS COMING APART. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

SINCE REPAIRED OF BODY CONTROL MODULE CUSTMER NOTICE KEYLESS REMOTE DOES NOT SOUND HORN WHEN UNLOCK VEHICLE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GUAGE FLUCTUATES AT TIMES. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

BLOWER CONTROL MODULE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DOOR SEALS FAILED. NLM

Dec 8, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING. CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THE NUTS WERE LOOSE IN THE WIPERS. CONSUMER THEN TIGHTENED THE NUTS, BUT THEY WILL NOT STAY TIGHTENED. *AK

Dec 8, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING. CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THE NUTS WERE LOOSE IN THE WIPERS. CONSUMER THEN TIGHTENED THE NUTS, BUT THEY WILL NOT STAY TIGHTENED. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Electrical System Crash

IT'S VERY DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMER TO HONK THE HORN BECAUSE THE BOTTOM HORN IS SO SMALL AND SO HARD THAT HE COULDN'T OPERATE IT. CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AKTHE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CAR AND THAT THE H...

Nov 24, 1998 Electrical System Crash

IT'S VERY DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMER TO HONK THE HORN BECAUSE THE BOTTOM HORN IS SO SMALL AND SO HARD THAT HE COULDN'T OPERATE IT. CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AKTHE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CAR AND THAT THE H...

Oct 19, 1998 Electrical System

BATTERY EXPLODED ON TWO OCCASIONS.

Oct 19, 1998 Structure

TWO DOOR MOTORS FAILED.

Oct 19, 1998 Electrical System

BATTERY EXPLODED ON TWO OCCASIONS.

Oct 19, 1998 Structure

TWO DOOR MOTORS FAILED.

Aug 25, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE'S SWAY BAR LINKS FAILED RESULTING IN NOISE FROM REAR END.

Aug 25, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE SOME NOISE AFTER SWAY BAR LINKS REPLACED.

Aug 25, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE'S SWAY BAR LINKS FAILED RESULTING IN NOISE FROM REAR END.

Aug 25, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE SOME NOISE AFTER SWAY BAR LINKS REPLACED.

Jul 17, 1998 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT TO ACTIVATE, THIS RESULTED IN A COLLISION DUE TO THE DRIVER NOT BEING ABLE TO DEPRESS HORN BUTTON TO WARN OTHER DRIVER.

Jul 17, 1998 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT TO ACTIVATE, THIS RESULTED IN A COLLISION DUE TO THE DRIVER NOT BEING ABLE TO DEPRESS HORN BUTTON TO WARN OTHER DRIVER.

Jul 9, 1998 Steering

THE DESIGN OF THE MAGNETIC VARIABLE STEERING ON VEHICLE RESULTS IN POOR HANDLING, VEHICLE SWAYS AT 35-55 MPH, POOR STRUTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNSTABLE FEELING CAUSING BOUNCING.

Jul 9, 1998 Suspension

THE DESIGN OF THE MAGNETIC VARIABLE STEERING ON VEHICLE RESULTS IN POOR HANDLING, VEHICLE SWAYS AT 35-55 MPH, POOR STRUTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNSTABLE FEELING CAUSING BOUNCING.

Jul 9, 1998 Suspension

THE DESIGN OF THE MAGNETIC VARIABLE STEERING ON VEHICLE RESULTS IN POOR HANDLING, VEHICLE SWAYS AT 35-55 MPH, POOR STRUTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNSTABLE FEELING CAUSING BOUNCING.

Jul 9, 1998 Steering

THE DESIGN OF THE MAGNETIC VARIABLE STEERING ON VEHICLE RESULTS IN POOR HANDLING, VEHICLE SWAYS AT 35-55 MPH, POOR STRUTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNSTABLE FEELING CAUSING BOUNCING.

Jul 9, 1998 Suspension

THE DESIGN OF THE MAGNETIC VARIABLE STEERING ON VEHICLE RESULTS IN POOR HANDLING, VEHICLE SWAYS AT 35-55 MPH, POOR STRUTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNSTABLE FEELING CAUSING BOUNCING.

Jul 9, 1998 Suspension

THE DESIGN OF THE MAGNETIC VARIABLE STEERING ON VEHICLE RESULTS IN POOR HANDLING, VEHICLE SWAYS AT 35-55 MPH, POOR STRUTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNSTABLE FEELING CAUSING BOUNCING.

Jun 22, 1998 Electrical System

EXCESSIVE PRESSURE NEEDED TO DEPRESS HORN BUTTON.

Jun 22, 1998 Electrical System

EXCESSIVE PRESSURE NEEDED TO DEPRESS HORN BUTTON.

Jun 10, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT FULLY RETRACT, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO GET CAUGHT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SEAT BELT. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 10, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT FULLY RETRACT, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO GET CAUGHT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SEAT BELT. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 27, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE PASSED ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT WOULD SUDDENLY DECELERATE. LATER, ACCELERATION WOULD KICK IN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WEATHER IS WET OR DRY. AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED TWICE. HAD MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT & NOTHING WAS FOUND. *AK

Apr 27, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE PASSED ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT WOULD SUDDENLY DECELERATE. LATER, ACCELERATION WOULD KICK IN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WEATHER IS WET OR DRY. AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED TWICE. HAD MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT & NOTHING WAS FOUND. *AK

Apr 16, 1998 Electrical System

IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO ACTIVATE HORN IN AN EMERGENCY.

Apr 16, 1998 Electrical System

HORN IS EXTREMELY HARD TO ACTIVATE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.

Apr 16, 1998 Electrical System

IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO ACTIVATE HORN IN AN EMERGENCY.

Apr 16, 1998 Electrical System

HORN IS EXTREMELY HARD TO ACTIVATE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.

Apr 15, 1998 Electrical System

THE LOCATION OF THE HORN SYMBOLS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SOUND THE HORN IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 15, 1998 Electrical System

THE LOCATION OF THE HORN SYMBOLS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SOUND THE HORN IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 24, 1998 Electrical System

HORN HARD TO BLOW, DUE TO LOCATION.

Mar 24, 1998 Electrical System

HORN HARD TO BLOW, DUE TO LOCATION.

Mar 3, 1998 Electrical System

HORN FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Mar 3, 1998 Electrical System

HORN FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Mar 2, 1998 Electrical System

DESIGN OF THE HORN/AIR BAG AND STEERING WHEEL CREATES DIFFICULTY IN ENGAGING HORN.

Mar 2, 1998 Electrical System

DESIGN OF THE HORN/AIR BAG AND STEERING WHEEL CREATES DIFFICULTY IN ENGAGING HORN.

Feb 26, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE.

Feb 26, 1998 Power Train

AFTER PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE, CAR DID NOT MOVE BACKWARD BUT STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD AND ONLY STOPPED WHEN PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, ONCE PUT BACK IN PARK, AGAIN MOVED THE SHIFT SELECTOR INTO REVERSE DID THE GEAR ENGAGE, REPLACED SOLENOID.

Feb 26, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE.

Feb 26, 1998 Power Train

AFTER PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE, CAR DID NOT MOVE BACKWARD BUT STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD AND ONLY STOPPED WHEN PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, ONCE PUT BACK IN PARK, AGAIN MOVED THE SHIFT SELECTOR INTO REVERSE DID THE GEAR ENGAGE, REPLACED SOLENOID.

Feb 5, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUGS AND AIR BAG COVER. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Electrical System

FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUGS AND AIR BAG COVER. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUGS AND AIR BAG COVER. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Electrical System

FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUGS AND AIR BAG COVER. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON IS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS, EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT REQUIRED, ALSO BUTTON IS TOO SMALL TO ENGAGE WITHOUT REMOVING EYES FROM THE ROAD.

Jan 13, 1998 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON IS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS, EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT REQUIRED, ALSO BUTTON IS TOO SMALL TO ENGAGE WITHOUT REMOVING EYES FROM THE ROAD.

Dec 30, 1997 Seat Belts

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING BRUISES.

Dec 30, 1997 Seat Belts

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING BRUISES.

Nov 21, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DESIGN OF THE HEAD LAMPS CREATE POOR VISIBILITY.

Nov 21, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DESIGN OF THE HEAD LAMPS CREATE POOR VISIBILITY.

Nov 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.

Nov 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.

Sep 23, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DESIGN OF HEADLIGHTS CREATES SHADOW OR DARK AREA ON EACH SIDE OF VEHICLE, IMPAIRS DRIVERS VISION, CANNOT SEE TO LEFT/RIGHT WHEN MAKING TURNS AT INTERSECTION/AROUND SHARP CORNERS, COULD CAUSE CRASH. *AK *JB

Sep 23, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DESIGN OF HEADLIGHTS CREATES SHADOW OR DARK AREA ON EACH SIDE OF VEHICLE, IMPAIRS DRIVERS VISION, CANNOT SEE TO LEFT/RIGHT WHEN MAKING TURNS AT INTERSECTION/AROUND SHARP CORNERS, COULD CAUSE CRASH. *AK *JB

Sep 2, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN STORMS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN TWICE REPLACED. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN STORMS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN TWICE REPLACED. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 17, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER GETS A CONSTANT REFLECTION IN THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE SEAM IN THE DASHBOARD IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. *AK

Aug 17, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER GETS A CONSTANT REFLECTION IN THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE SEAM IN THE DASHBOARD IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Visibility

UPON TURNING ON DEFROSTER SYSTEM BUTTON BROKE IN DRIVER'S HAND DUE TO POOR DESIGN. *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Visibility

UPON TURNING ON DEFROSTER SYSTEM BUTTON BROKE IN DRIVER'S HAND DUE TO POOR DESIGN. *AK

Jun 6, 1997 Visibility

CONSUMER HAS A CONSTANT REFLECTION OF CURVED DASHBOARD IN WINDSHIELD WITH OR WITHOUT SUNLIGHT. *AK

Jun 6, 1997 Visibility

CONSUMER HAS A CONSTANT REFLECTION OF CURVED DASHBOARD IN WINDSHIELD WITH OR WITHOUT SUNLIGHT. *AK

Jun 4, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE FUEL WARNING SYSTEM ACTIVATES PREMATURELY.

Jun 4, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE FUEL WARNING SYSTEM ACTIVATES PREMATURELY.

Mar 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A STEEP HILL THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING CONSUMER VEHICLE TO RUN OFF INTO SOMEONES YARD, CONSUMER STATES SHE PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, BUT THERE WAERE NO BRAKES. NO INJURIES. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE COMING DOWN A STEEP HILL THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING CONSUMER VEHICLE TO RUN OFF INTO SOMEONES YARD, CONSUMER STATES SHE PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, BUT THERE WAERE NO BRAKES. NO INJURIES. *AK