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Mar 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTAMINATED BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH WOULD COST $800-$1500. TO REPAIR. *PH THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS HOLDING THEM UP AT LOWER SPEEDS. BOTH SERVICE FACILITIES STATED THE WRONG OIL WAS IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM INSTEAD OF BRAKE F...

Mar 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTAMINATED BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH WOULD COST $800-$1500. TO REPAIR. *PH THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS HOLDING THEM UP AT LOWER SPEEDS. BOTH SERVICE FACILITIES STATED THE WRONG OIL WAS IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM INSTEAD OF BRAKE F...

Aug 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH 1991 DODGE SHADOW. PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AT LOWER SPEEDS.*MR TWO DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS STATED THE VEHICLE SHOULDN'T BE DRIVEN UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE. THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED, BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSHED, AND TIRE ROTATION. *PH *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH 1991 DODGE SHADOW. PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AT LOWER SPEEDS.*MR TWO DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS STATED THE VEHICLE SHOULDN'T BE DRIVEN UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE. THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED, BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSHED, AND TIRE ROTATION. *PH *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

Jun 4, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND CONSUMER SUSTAINED BODILY INJURIES. *AK

Jun 4, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING WAS INVOLVED IN IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SNAPPED IN HALF, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES.*AK

Jun 4, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND CONSUMER SUSTAINED BODILY INJURIES. *AK

Jun 4, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING WAS INVOLVED IN IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SNAPPED IN HALF, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HAD SLOWED DOWN, CONSUMER APPLIED ACCELERATOR AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. APPLIED BRAKES AND BRAKES DIDNOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING, HITTING VEHICLES AND A GAS PUMP. VEHICLE TOTALED, DRIVER INJURED. *AK

Apr 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HAD SLOWED DOWN, CONSUMER APPLIED ACCELERATOR AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. APPLIED BRAKES AND BRAKES DIDNOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING, HITTING VEHICLES AND A GAS PUMP. VEHICLE TOTALED, DRIVER INJURED. *AK

Apr 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HAD SLOWED DOWN, CONSUMER APPLIED ACCELERATOR AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. APPLIED BRAKES AND BRAKES DIDNOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING, HITTING VEHICLES AND A GAS PUMP. VEHICLE TOTALED, DRIVER INJURED. *AK

Apr 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HAD SLOWED DOWN, CONSUMER APPLIED ACCELERATOR AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. APPLIED BRAKES AND BRAKES DIDNOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING, HITTING VEHICLES AND A GAS PUMP. VEHICLE TOTALED, DRIVER INJURED. *AK

Jul 22, 2001 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE OBSERVED THAT EVERY DODGE SHADOW HAS CLOUDY HEADLIGHT COVERS WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE EFFETIVENESS OF THE HEADLIGHTS. . OTHER VEHICLES HAVE THE GLASS SEALED BEAMS WITH THE OPAQUE AND CLOUDY PLASTIC HEADLIGHT BEAMS B

Jul 22, 2001 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE OBSERVED THAT EVERY DODGE SHADOW HAS CLOUDY HEADLIGHT COVERS WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE EFFETIVENESS OF THE HEADLIGHTS. . OTHER VEHICLES HAVE THE GLASS SEALED BEAMS WITH THE OPAQUE AND CLOUDY PLASTIC HEADLIGHT BEAMS B

May 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WAS TRAVLING AT ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN CROSSING INTO A NOTHER LANE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

May 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WAS TRAVLING AT ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN CROSSING INTO A NOTHER LANE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Apr 28, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 28, 2001 Structure

THE TOP LEAKS WATER BAD WHEN I WASH THE CAR OR IT RAINS.IT GOES DOWN THE WINDOWS AND ON TO THE SEATS IN FRONT.*AK

Apr 28, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 28, 2001 Structure

THE TOP LEAKS WATER BAD WHEN I WASH THE CAR OR IT RAINS.IT GOES DOWN THE WINDOWS AND ON TO THE SEATS IN FRONT.*AK

Apr 28, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 28, 2001 Structure

THE TOP LEAKS WATER BAD WHEN I WASH THE CAR OR IT RAINS.IT GOES DOWN THE WINDOWS AND ON TO THE SEATS IN FRONT.*AK

Apr 28, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 28, 2001 Structure

THE TOP LEAKS WATER BAD WHEN I WASH THE CAR OR IT RAINS.IT GOES DOWN THE WINDOWS AND ON TO THE SEATS IN FRONT.*AK

Oct 21, 2000 Seats

DAIMLER-CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED A RECALL (#729) ON DODGE SHADOWS INVOLVING THE BOLT IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK. THE CAR WAS TAKEN ON 10/12/00 TO CRYSTAL AUTO MALL AT 220 RTE. 22 WEST, GREEN BROOK, NJ TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY TOOK THE CAR IN WHILE I WAITED, AND BROUGHT IT OUT AFTER 20 MINUTES, GAVE ME A...

Oct 21, 2000 Seats

DAIMLER-CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED A RECALL (#729) ON DODGE SHADOWS INVOLVING THE BOLT IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK. THE CAR WAS TAKEN ON 10/12/00 TO CRYSTAL AUTO MALL AT 220 RTE. 22 WEST, GREEN BROOK, NJ TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY TOOK THE CAR IN WHILE I WAITED, AND BROUGHT IT OUT AFTER 20 MINUTES, GAVE ME A...

Sep 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEPTEMBER 17,2000 @9:27AM MY BREAKS GAVE OUT ON ME COMPLETLY, 2HOURS LATER THEY WERE WORKING AGAIN, THE BRAKE LIGHT DID COME ON FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN IT WENT AWAY.

Sep 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEPTEMBER 17,2000 @9:27AM MY BREAKS GAVE OUT ON ME COMPLETLY, 2HOURS LATER THEY WERE WORKING AGAIN, THE BRAKE LIGHT DID COME ON FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN IT WENT AWAY.

Aug 31, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG CAME OUT UNEXPECTEDLY & KNOCKED THE DRIVER UNCONSCIOUS. VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER DUE TO A SUDDEN STOP.*AK

Aug 31, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG CAME OUT UNEXPECTEDLY & KNOCKED THE DRIVER UNCONSCIOUS. VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER DUE TO A SUDDEN STOP.*AK

Jul 6, 2000 Structure

CONVERTIBLE TOP IS LEAKING. IN THE SUMMER MONTHS DURING HOT WEATHER THE SEALS SHRINKS, AND THEY DON'T MET TO KEEP WATER FROM COMING IN OVER THE DOOR.*AK

Jul 6, 2000 Structure

CONVERTIBLE TOP IS LEAKING. IN THE SUMMER MONTHS DURING HOT WEATHER THE SEALS SHRINKS, AND THEY DON'T MET TO KEEP WATER FROM COMING IN OVER THE DOOR.*AK

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHED 3X AND DECREASED SPEED. ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING 4X. PLEASE ADVISE ON HOW TO PROCEED.

Feb 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHED 3X AND DECREASED SPEED. ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING 4X. PLEASE ADVISE ON HOW TO PROCEED.

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHED 3X AND DECREASED SPEED. ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING 4X. PLEASE ADVISE ON HOW TO PROCEED.

Feb 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHED 3X AND DECREASED SPEED. ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING 4X. PLEASE ADVISE ON HOW TO PROCEED.

Dec 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE FLOODS ITS SELF AND SHUTS DOWN AT WILL. DEALER CLAIMS PROBLEM CAN'T BE REPAIRED. *AK

Dec 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE FLOODS ITS SELF AND SHUTS DOWN AT WILL. DEALER CLAIMS PROBLEM CAN'T BE REPAIRED. *AK

Nov 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT ON MY HOOD STARTED PEELING IN LARGE CHUNKS WHEN I NOTICED THERE WAS NO PRIMER UNDER THE PAINT, ONLY BARE METAL. IS THIS LEGAL? I THEN SAW ANOTHER 1991 DODGE SHADOW WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. I KEPT MY EYES OPEN AND I HAVE SINCE NOTICED THAT ON ALMOST ALL WHITE 1991 DODGE CARS OR TRUCKS HAV...

Nov 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT ON MY HOOD STARTED PEELING IN LARGE CHUNKS WHEN I NOTICED THERE WAS NO PRIMER UNDER THE PAINT, ONLY BARE METAL. IS THIS LEGAL? I THEN SAW ANOTHER 1991 DODGE SHADOW WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. I KEPT MY EYES OPEN AND I HAVE SINCE NOTICED THAT ON ALMOST ALL WHITE 1991 DODGE CARS OR TRUCKS HAV...

Oct 29, 1999 Seats

CONSUMER WAS CHARGED DURING RECALL REPAIR (99V-212). MJS

Oct 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLING DUE TO FAILURE OF THE O2 SENSOR. MJS

Oct 29, 1999 Seats

CONSUMER WAS CHARGED DURING RECALL REPAIR (99V-212). MJS

Oct 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLING DUE TO FAILURE OF THE O2 SENSOR. MJS

Oct 28, 1999 Equipment

LIGHTER FLIES OUT OF IT'S CASING WHEN HOT. NLM

Oct 28, 1999 Equipment

LIGHTER FLIES OUT OF IT'S CASING WHEN HOT. NLM

Oct 28, 1999 Equipment

LIGHTER FLIES OUT OF IT'S CASING WHEN HOT. NLM

Oct 28, 1999 Equipment

LIGHTER FLIES OUT OF IT'S CASING WHEN HOT. NLM

Oct 28, 1999 Equipment

LIGHTER FLIES OUT OF IT'S CASING WHEN HOT. NLM

Oct 28, 1999 Equipment

LIGHTER FLIES OUT OF IT'S CASING WHEN HOT. NLM

Sep 29, 1999 Seats

WHENEVER SEAT HAS TO BE PULLED FORWARD TO ENTER REAR, IT WOULD FAIL TO LATCH BACK INTO PLACE. CAN LEAN FORWARD TO FRONT SEAT FROM THE REAR & SEAT BACK, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Seats

WHENEVER SEAT HAS TO BE PULLED FORWARD TO ENTER REAR, IT WOULD FAIL TO LATCH BACK INTO PLACE. CAN LEAN FORWARD TO FRONT SEAT FROM THE REAR & SEAT BACK, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS PIECE OF CRAP CAR. FIRST THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT AND THEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE CYLINDERS AND NOW I HAVE SOME SORT OF SHORT SOMEWHERE IN THE CAR THAT CAUSES THE RADIO TO GO OUT. I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER WAS JUMPING UP TO LIKE 5000RPM BY ITS...

Sep 16, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS PIECE OF CRAP CAR. FIRST THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT AND THEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE CYLINDERS AND NOW I HAVE SOME SORT OF SHORT SOMEWHERE IN THE CAR THAT CAUSES THE RADIO TO GO OUT. I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER WAS JUMPING UP TO LIKE 5000RPM BY ITS...

Sep 16, 1999 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS PIECE OF CRAP CAR. FIRST THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT AND THEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE CYLINDERS AND NOW I HAVE SOME SORT OF SHORT SOMEWHERE IN THE CAR THAT CAUSES THE RADIO TO GO OUT. I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER WAS JUMPING UP TO LIKE 5000RPM BY ITS...

Sep 16, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS PIECE OF CRAP CAR. FIRST THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT AND THEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE CYLINDERS AND NOW I HAVE SOME SORT OF SHORT SOMEWHERE IN THE CAR THAT CAUSES THE RADIO TO GO OUT. I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER WAS JUMPING UP TO LIKE 5000RPM BY ITS...

Sep 16, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS PIECE OF CRAP CAR. FIRST THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT AND THEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE CYLINDERS AND NOW I HAVE SOME SORT OF SHORT SOMEWHERE IN THE CAR THAT CAUSES THE RADIO TO GO OUT. I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER WAS JUMPING UP TO LIKE 5000RPM BY ITS...

Sep 16, 1999 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS PIECE OF CRAP CAR. FIRST THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT AND THEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE CYLINDERS AND NOW I HAVE SOME SORT OF SHORT SOMEWHERE IN THE CAR THAT CAUSES THE RADIO TO GO OUT. I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER WAS JUMPING UP TO LIKE 5000RPM BY ITS...

Aug 19, 1999 Seats

CONSUMER HAS BEEN TRYING TO GET MANUFACTURER'S. RECALL NOTICE TO BE HONORED BY DEALER SINCE 25 AUG 98: SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 19, 1999 Seats

CONSUMER HAS BEEN TRYING TO GET MANUFACTURER'S. RECALL NOTICE TO BE HONORED BY DEALER SINCE 25 AUG 98: SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Seats

BOLT BROKE ON DRIVER'S SEAT, CAUSING T THE SEAT TO RECLINE ALL THE WAY BACK.*AK

Jul 29, 1999 Seats

BOLT BROKE ON DRIVER'S SEAT, CAUSING T THE SEAT TO RECLINE ALL THE WAY BACK.*AK

Jul 21, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE DESIGN OF THE TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM ALLOWS FOR THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL. MJS

Jul 21, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE DESIGN OF THE TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM ALLOWS FOR THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL. MJS

Jan 8, 1999 Seats

BOLT FOR THE SEAT BACK FAILED, UNABLE TO GET FIXED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Jan 8, 1999 Seats

BOLT FOR THE SEAT BACK FAILED, UNABLE TO GET FIXED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Nov 9, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT HE DOES NOT NEED TO HAVE HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE OR ANYTHING EXTRA TO CHANGE GEARS. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT HE DOES NOT NEED TO HAVE HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE OR ANYTHING EXTRA TO CHANGE GEARS. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Seats

SEAT BACK BOLT RECALL REPAIR DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Aug 20, 1998 Seats

SEAT BACK BOLT RECALL REPAIR DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Apr 17, 1998 Visibility

ELECTRICAL WINDOW DOES NOT GO UP/DOWN WHEN BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. I'S A DESIGN FLAW INSIDE WINDOWN BRACKET TRACTS. IT CAUSES THE TRACTS TO BREAK. WEAR & TEAR HAS DEVELOPED. TOOK TO DEALER & PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED BY MECHANIC. NOW PROBLEM HAS REAPPEARED. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Visibility

ELECTRICAL WINDOW DOES NOT GO UP/DOWN WHEN BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. I'S A DESIGN FLAW INSIDE WINDOWN BRACKET TRACTS. IT CAUSES THE TRACTS TO BREAK. WEAR & TEAR HAS DEVELOPED. TOOK TO DEALER & PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED BY MECHANIC. NOW PROBLEM HAS REAPPEARED. *AK

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE FAN SENSOR FAILED CAUSING ENGINE HEAD TO CRACK.

Mar 11, 1998 Suspension

SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE FAN SENSOR FAILED CAUSING ENGINE HEAD TO CRACK.

Mar 11, 1998 Suspension

SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED.

Mar 10, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT.

Mar 10, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK IN ACCIDENT .

Mar 10, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT.

Mar 10, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK IN ACCIDENT .

Feb 18, 1998 Seats Crash

SEAT BACK COLLAPSED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN BACK INJURY TO CONSUMER.

Feb 18, 1998 Seats Crash

SEAT BACK COLLAPSED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN BACK INJURY TO CONSUMER.

Feb 5, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO LATCH.

Feb 5, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO LATCH.

Nov 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BOLT SNAPPED ( INTERIOR AND OUTER BREAKAGE), TOTALLY CORRODED, HELD UP BY SLIGHT SLIVER LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT. *AK

Nov 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BOLT SNAPPED ( INTERIOR AND OUTER BREAKAGE), TOTALLY CORRODED, HELD UP BY SLIGHT SLIVER LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR HATCHBACK CLYLINDERS DO NOT SUPPORT THE REAR HATCHBACK, RESULTING IN THE HATCHBACK FALLING ON THE OCCUPANT WHEN LIFTING THE HATCH IN THE UP POSITION. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR HATCHBACK CLYLINDERS DO NOT SUPPORT THE REAR HATCHBACK, RESULTING IN THE HATCHBACK FALLING ON THE OCCUPANT WHEN LIFTING THE HATCH IN THE UP POSITION. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTED IN ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO CONSUMER (BURNED AND TOOTH KNOCKED OUT).

Oct 17, 1997 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTED IN ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO CONSUMER (BURNED AND TOOTH KNOCKED OUT).

Oct 4, 1997 Seat Belts

RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT FAILS TO PULL OUT.

Oct 4, 1997 Seat Belts

RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT FAILS TO PULL OUT.

Sep 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT SNAPPED WHILE BARELY MOVING. *AK

Sep 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT SNAPPED WHILE BARELY MOVING. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Seats

SEAT FAILED PRIOR TO SEAT BOLT RECALL.

Sep 3, 1997 Seats

SEAT FAILED PRIOR TO SEAT BOLT RECALL.

Aug 22, 1997 Structure

THE TRUNK HINGES ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAVE CORRODED, AND WHEN DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS THE TORQUE BAR MAKES A SQUEAKING SOUND, AND IS WORST WHEN DRIVING SLOW. *AK

Aug 22, 1997 Structure

THE TRUNK HINGES ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAVE CORRODED, AND WHEN DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS THE TORQUE BAR MAKES A SQUEAKING SOUND, AND IS WORST WHEN DRIVING SLOW. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH COMING OFF AN EXIT RAMP AND HIT BRAKES, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULDN'T SHUT OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH COMING OFF AN EXIT RAMP AND HIT BRAKES, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULDN'T SHUT OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BOLT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Aug 12, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BOLT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jul 30, 1997 Equipment

A/C REPLACED FIVE TIMES.

Jul 30, 1997 Equipment

A/C REPLACED FIVE TIMES.

Jul 23, 1997 Seats

SEAT BOLT FAILED, CAUSING SEAT TO COLLAPSE PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jul 23, 1997 Seats

SEAT BOLT FAILED, CAUSING SEAT TO COLLAPSE PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jul 22, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT CAUSED ABRASIONS, BURNS, WHIPLASH, BROKEN NOSE, BRUISED CHEST.

Jul 22, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT CAUSED ABRASIONS, BURNS, WHIPLASH, BROKEN NOSE, BRUISED CHEST.

Jul 14, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON SAID DATE AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND BURNED THE SIDE OF HER FACE AND NECK. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON SAID DATE AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND BURNED THE SIDE OF HER FACE AND NECK. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVING TO AIRPORT ABOUT 45MPH APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE; NO BRAKES; TURNED OFF ROAD TO ANOTHER; HAD FLASHERS GOING & HONKING HORN; ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED SHADOW & DRIVER'S SEATBACK WENT FORWARD; THREW DRIVER INTO SIDE WINDOW BAR; DRIVER PASSED OUT; WAS EMERGENCY ROOM. *AK

Jul 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVING TO AIRPORT ABOUT 45MPH APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE; NO BRAKES; TURNED OFF ROAD TO ANOTHER; HAD FLASHERS GOING & HONKING HORN; ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED SHADOW & DRIVER'S SEATBACK WENT FORWARD; THREW DRIVER INTO SIDE WINDOW BAR; DRIVER PASSED OUT; WAS EMERGENCY ROOM. *AK

Jun 18, 1997 Equipment

REPLACED FRONT RADIO SPEAKERS TWICE. *AK

Jun 18, 1997 Equipment

REPLACED FRONT RADIO SPEAKERS TWICE. *AK

Apr 25, 1997 Electrical System Fire

FAULTY WIRING HARNESS RESULTED IN FIRE.

Apr 25, 1997 Electrical System Fire

FAULTY WIRING HARNESS RESULTED IN FIRE.

Mar 17, 1997 Air Bags

UNSPECIFIED: AIR BAG WAS UNPLUGGED AND LYING LOOSE IN STEERING WHEEL.

Mar 17, 1997 Air Bags

UNSPECIFIED: AIR BAG WAS UNPLUGGED AND LYING LOOSE IN STEERING WHEEL.

Feb 27, 1997 Power Train

REPEATED FAILURE OF ALTERNATOR BELT POSSIBLY DUE TO WRONG SIZE INDICATED IN MECHANIC'S MANUAL USED TO REPAIR.

Feb 27, 1997 Power Train

REPEATED FAILURE OF ALTERNATOR BELT POSSIBLY DUE TO WRONG SIZE INDICATED IN MECHANIC'S MANUAL USED TO REPAIR.

Feb 12, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, REPAIR CAUSED STEERING COLUMN TO LOOSEN/AIRBAG TO FAIL.

Feb 12, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, REPAIR CAUSED STEERING COLUMN TO LOOSEN/AIRBAG TO FAIL.

Feb 5, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOOSE AND DEED REPLACING.

Feb 5, 1997 Steering

DURING RECALL REPAIR WORK OF THE STEERING COLUMN, STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE RESULTING IN LOOSENESS, ADDITION CHARGES DUE TO FAILURE NOT COVERED BY RECALL REPAIR.

Feb 5, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOOSE AND DEED REPLACING.

Feb 5, 1997 Steering

DURING RECALL REPAIR WORK OF THE STEERING COLUMN, STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE RESULTING IN LOOSENESS, ADDITION CHARGES DUE TO FAILURE NOT COVERED BY RECALL REPAIR.

Feb 3, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN FAILED, FOUND TO BE LOOSE AND NEEDED REPAIR.

Feb 3, 1997 Steering

DURING STEERING COLUMN RECALL REPAIR (708), STEERING COLUMN WAS FOUND LOOSE, REQUIRING ADDITONAL REPAIRS.

Feb 3, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN FAILED, FOUND TO BE LOOSE AND NEEDED REPAIR.

Feb 3, 1997 Steering

DURING STEERING COLUMN RECALL REPAIR (708), STEERING COLUMN WAS FOUND LOOSE, REQUIRING ADDITONAL REPAIRS.

Jan 28, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOOSE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Jan 28, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOOSE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Jan 24, 1997 Steering

DURING RECALL REPAIR OF STEERING COLUMN PART, THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE.

Jan 24, 1997 Steering

DURING RECALL REPAIR OF STEERING COLUMN PART, THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE.

Jan 23, 1997 Steering

THE STEERING MOVES UP AND DOWN, TOOK TO DEALER , HE SAID THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Steering

THE STEERING MOVES UP AND DOWN, TOOK TO DEALER , HE SAID THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. *AK

Jan 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DUE TO THE WRONG OIL GASKET THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. IN ADDITION THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES UP AND DOWN, CONSUMER WAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER . *AK

Jan 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DUE TO THE WRONG OIL GASKET THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. IN ADDITION THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES UP AND DOWN, CONSUMER WAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER . *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED TWICE.

Jan 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED TWICE.

Sep 30, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

ERRATIC IDLE DUE TO FAILED AIS MOTOR.

Sep 30, 1996 Structure

GAS SUPPORT STRUTS FOR REAR HATCH FAILED.

Sep 30, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

ERRATIC IDLE DUE TO FAILED AIS MOTOR.

Sep 30, 1996 Structure

GAS SUPPORT STRUTS FOR REAR HATCH FAILED.

Sep 17, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT SHEARED OFF AND SEAT FELL BACK. *AK

Sep 17, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT SHEARED OFF AND SEAT FELL BACK. *AK

Aug 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT, ALSO REPLACED ENGINE HEAD/EXHAUST/BRAKE LIGHTS. *AK

Aug 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT, ALSO REPLACED ENGINE HEAD/EXHAUST/BRAKE LIGHTS. *AK

Apr 16, 1996 Suspension

HEARD A SQUEAKY NOISE, REAR TORSION BAR BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. *AK

Apr 16, 1996 Suspension

HEARD A SQUEAKY NOISE, REAR TORSION BAR BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. *AK

Apr 15, 1996 Seats

PASSENGER SEAT BROKE IN REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY. *DH

Apr 15, 1996 Seats

PASSENGER SEAT BROKE IN REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY. *DH

Dec 26, 1995 Suspension

THE REAR AXLE HAS A CRACK ALL THE WAY AROUND IT AND IT WILL BREAK SOON. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Suspension

THE REAR AXLE HAS A CRACK ALL THE WAY AROUND IT AND IT WILL BREAK SOON. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 7, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CAR RPM RACES ON ITS OWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 7, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CAR RPM RACES ON ITS OWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Oct 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY PRIOR TO RECALL. ( 90V194000.) *SD

Oct 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY PRIOR TO RECALL. ( 90V194000.) *SD

Oct 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY PRIOR TO RECALL. ( 90V194000.) *SD

Oct 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY PRIOR TO RECALL. ( 90V194000.) *SD

Oct 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35 MPH. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35 MPH. TT

Oct 5, 1995 Seats

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BACK REST COLLAPSED BACKWARDS WITH OCCUPANT; NUT/SCREW THAT SECURES SEAT/BACK REST TOTALLY BROKE. TT

Oct 5, 1995 Seats

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BACK REST COLLAPSED BACKWARDS WITH OCCUPANT; NUT/SCREW THAT SECURES SEAT/BACK REST TOTALLY BROKE. TT

Sep 16, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENT ENGINE SURGES, ESPECIALLY IN COOL WEATHER. *AW

Sep 16, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENT ENGINE SURGES, ESPECIALLY IN COOL WEATHER. *AW

Aug 14, 1995 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH CAR DECELERATE TO ZERO 4 CYCLE 2.5 LITRE ENGINE . TT

Aug 14, 1995 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH CAR DECELERATE TO ZERO 4 CYCLE 2.5 LITRE ENGINE . TT

Jul 18, 1995 Seats

DRIVER AND PASSENGER BUCKET SEAT BACKS FALLS BACKWARDS INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE SLIGHEST MOVEMENT FROM OCCUPANTS. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Seats

DRIVER AND PASSENGER BUCKET SEAT BACKS FALLS BACKWARDS INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE SLIGHEST MOVEMENT FROM OCCUPANTS. TT

Jun 27, 1995 Seats

DRIVER SEATBACK BROKE WHILE SITTING IN RECLINING POSITION. TT

Jun 27, 1995 Seats

DRIVER SEATBACK BROKE WHILE SITTING IN RECLINING POSITION. TT

Jun 15, 1995 Structure

DOORS IMPLODED.

Jun 15, 1995 Structure

CONVERTIBLE ROOF LEAKS.

Jun 15, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS CAUSE ALTERNATOR BELT TO FAIL.

Jun 15, 1995 Power Train

BROKEN TRAILING ARM IN LINKAGE BAR CAUSES RATTLING NOISE IN REAR END. *DH

Jun 15, 1995 Structure

DOORS IMPLODED.

Jun 15, 1995 Structure

CONVERTIBLE ROOF LEAKS.

Jun 15, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS CAUSE ALTERNATOR BELT TO FAIL.

Jun 15, 1995 Power Train

BROKEN TRAILING ARM IN LINKAGE BAR CAUSES RATTLING NOISE IN REAR END. *DH

Jun 13, 1995 Structure

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HAS BROKE OFF HINGES CAN NOT OPEN THE DOOR. TT

Jun 13, 1995 Structure

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HAS BROKE OFF HINGES CAN NOT OPEN THE DOOR. TT

Jun 1, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *AW

Jun 1, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *AW

May 25, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT LOCKING MECHANISM ON DRIVERS SIDE STICKS. TT

May 25, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT LOCKING MECHANISM ON DRIVERS SIDE STICKS. TT

May 22, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOYED UPON 12:00 COLLISION AT 15-20 MPH. TT

May 22, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOYED UPON 12:00 COLLISION AT 15-20 MPH. TT

May 18, 1995 Structure

CONVERTIBLE TOP SEPARATING AT SEAMS, ALSO REAR WINDOW IS OPAQUE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD

May 18, 1995 Structure

CONVERTIBLE TOP SEPARATING AT SEAMS, ALSO REAR WINDOW IS OPAQUE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD

May 3, 1995 Seats Crash

DRIVERS SIDE SEATBACK DID NOT HOLD DURING AN ACCIDENT BUT FLOPPED BACK AND FORTH. TT

May 3, 1995 Seats Crash

DRIVERS SIDE SEATBACK DID NOT HOLD DURING AN ACCIDENT BUT FLOPPED BACK AND FORTH. TT

Apr 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTVE MASTER CYLINDER, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Apr 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS. *AK

Apr 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHECK VALVE FAILED. *AK

Apr 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTVE MASTER CYLINDER, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Apr 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS. *AK

Apr 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHECK VALVE FAILED. *AK

Apr 5, 1995 Structure

IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER EXPERIENCES FAILURE OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER STRUT LIFT, WHEN WON'T STAY UP AND WILL DECEND UNEXPECTEDLY, WITHOUT WARNING. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Structure

IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER EXPERIENCES FAILURE OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER STRUT LIFT, WHEN WON'T STAY UP AND WILL DECEND UNEXPECTEDLY, WITHOUT WARNING. TT

Mar 14, 1995 Steering Crash

STEERING RACK BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD

Mar 14, 1995 Steering Crash

STEERING RACK BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD

Mar 1, 1995 Visibility

REAR WINDOW CLOUDS UP BECAUSE IT WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. *AK

Mar 1, 1995 Visibility

REAR WINDOW CLOUDS UP BECAUSE IT WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. *AK

Feb 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Feb 9, 1995 Structure

PLASTIC COVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDOW IS ALL DISTORTED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD

Feb 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Feb 9, 1995 Structure

PLASTIC COVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDOW IS ALL DISTORTED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD

Feb 3, 1995 Power Train

CAR'S IGNITION SHUTS DOWN COMPLETE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. TT

Feb 3, 1995 Power Train

CAR'S IGNITION SHUTS DOWN COMPLETE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. TT

Jan 31, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING OWNER STEPPED ON GAS TO ACCELERATE SOME, SUDDENLY VEHICLE JUMPED FORWARD AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. TT

Jan 31, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING OWNER STEPPED ON GAS TO ACCELERATE SOME, SUDDENLY VEHICLE JUMPED FORWARD AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

PROBLEM WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION, STALLING AND DYING ON THE ROAD. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Electrical System

PROBLEM WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION, STALLING AND DYING ON THE ROAD. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

PROBLEM WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION, STALLING AND DYING ON THE ROAD. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Electrical System

PROBLEM WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION, STALLING AND DYING ON THE ROAD. TT

Jan 17, 1995 Air Bags Fire

AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED DRIVER SWEATER TO CATCH FIRE. TT

Jan 17, 1995 Air Bags Fire

AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED DRIVER SWEATER TO CATCH FIRE. TT