2003 ISUZU ASCENDER Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Nov 5, 2013 Service Brakes 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED T...

Nov 5, 2013 Service Brakes 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED T...

Sep 6, 2010 Electrical System 76,000 mi

SERVICE BULLETIN OR RECALL 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER. PROBLEM KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION CAN NOT REMOVE SEEMS TO BE NORMAL PROBLEM FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL . L HAVE BEEN READING THROUGH FORUM COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. I AM CURIOUS IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL AND IF NOT WHY NOT. CAR COULD BE CAR JACK OR ...

Sep 6, 2010 Electrical System 76,000 mi

SERVICE BULLETIN OR RECALL 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER. PROBLEM KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION CAN NOT REMOVE SEEMS TO BE NORMAL PROBLEM FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL . L HAVE BEEN READING THROUGH FORUM COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. I AM CURIOUS IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL AND IF NOT WHY NOT. CAR COULD BE CAR JACK OR ...

Nov 11, 2009 Steering 80,000 mi

POWER STEERING LINES FROM THE PUMP (HIGH PRESSURE AND RETURN LINES) ARE CORRODING AND NOW LEAKING. *TR

Nov 11, 2009 Steering 80,000 mi

POWER STEERING LINES FROM THE PUMP (HIGH PRESSURE AND RETURN LINES) ARE CORRODING AND NOW LEAKING. *TR

Sep 24, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER. HE STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE "SES" AND "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE RISK FOR A VEHICLE CRASH WAS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER A...

Sep 24, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER. HE STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE "SES" AND "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE RISK FOR A VEHICLE CRASH WAS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER A...

Sep 20, 2009 Electrical System

HEATER/AC FAN KEPT GOING OUT. WAS TOLD IT WAS RELAY SWITCH. AFTER SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS, WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAULT IN THE IGNITION. IGNITION WAS REPLACED. FAN NOW WORKS. NOW HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. TECH'S CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY. *TR

Sep 20, 2009 Exterior Lighting

HEATER/AC FAN KEPT GOING OUT. WAS TOLD IT WAS RELAY SWITCH. AFTER SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS, WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAULT IN THE IGNITION. IGNITION WAS REPLACED. FAN NOW WORKS. NOW HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. TECH'S CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY. *TR

Sep 20, 2009 Structure

WHILE TRYING TO RELEASE THE FULL-SIZED SPARE TIRE, THE CABLE HOLDING IT UP BROKE CAUSING THE TIRE TO UNEXPECTEDLY FALL. *TR

Sep 20, 2009 Tires

WHILE TRYING TO RELEASE THE FULL-SIZED SPARE TIRE, THE CABLE HOLDING IT UP BROKE CAUSING THE TIRE TO UNEXPECTEDLY FALL. *TR

Sep 20, 2009 Electrical System

HEATER/AC FAN KEPT GOING OUT. WAS TOLD IT WAS RELAY SWITCH. AFTER SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS, WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAULT IN THE IGNITION. IGNITION WAS REPLACED. FAN NOW WORKS. NOW HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. TECH'S CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY. *TR

Sep 20, 2009 Exterior Lighting

HEATER/AC FAN KEPT GOING OUT. WAS TOLD IT WAS RELAY SWITCH. AFTER SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS, WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAULT IN THE IGNITION. IGNITION WAS REPLACED. FAN NOW WORKS. NOW HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. TECH'S CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY. *TR

Sep 20, 2009 Structure

WHILE TRYING TO RELEASE THE FULL-SIZED SPARE TIRE, THE CABLE HOLDING IT UP BROKE CAUSING THE TIRE TO UNEXPECTEDLY FALL. *TR

Sep 20, 2009 Tires

WHILE TRYING TO RELEASE THE FULL-SIZED SPARE TIRE, THE CABLE HOLDING IT UP BROKE CAUSING THE TIRE TO UNEXPECTEDLY FALL. *TR

Sep 9, 2009 Electrical System 43,000 mi

WHEN YOU GO TO PUT GEAR SELECTOR INTO PARK THE IGNITION KEY GETS STUCK TEMPORARILY ON MY ISUZU ASCENDER 2003 . SOMETIMES I HAVE TO WAIT 1 MIN OR SOMETIMES 10 MIN. TO GET THE KEY OUT .IF YOU LISTEN REAL CLOSE YOU CAN HERE A ELECTRONIC CLICK .THIS JUST STARTED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I AM WORRIED ABOUT LE...

Sep 9, 2009 Electrical System 43,000 mi

WHEN YOU GO TO PUT GEAR SELECTOR INTO PARK THE IGNITION KEY GETS STUCK TEMPORARILY ON MY ISUZU ASCENDER 2003 . SOMETIMES I HAVE TO WAIT 1 MIN OR SOMETIMES 10 MIN. TO GET THE KEY OUT .IF YOU LISTEN REAL CLOSE YOU CAN HERE A ELECTRONIC CLICK .THIS JUST STARTED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I AM WORRIED ABOUT LE...

Nov 9, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,371 mi

SMELL OF GASOLINE AND DRIPPING UNDERNEATH REAR BENEATH FUEL TANK (DRIVER'S SIDE), WHEN STARTING. PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AT THE LINE :OUTPUT SIDE OF PUMP. REPLACED FUEL PUMP MODULE AND RING. PARTS AND PICS AVAILABLE. *TR

Nov 9, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,371 mi

SMELL OF GASOLINE AND DRIPPING UNDERNEATH REAR BENEATH FUEL TANK (DRIVER'S SIDE), WHEN STARTING. PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AT THE LINE :OUTPUT SIDE OF PUMP. REPLACED FUEL PUMP MODULE AND RING. PARTS AND PICS AVAILABLE. *TR

Aug 17, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

GAS ODOR AND GASOLINE DRIPPING BENEATH FUEL TANK WHEN PARKED. *TR

Aug 17, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER DOORS WILL NOT LATCH CLOSE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH RUSTY LATCHES. *TR

Aug 17, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

GAS ODOR AND GASOLINE DRIPPING BENEATH FUEL TANK WHEN PARKED. *TR

Aug 17, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER DOORS WILL NOT LATCH CLOSE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH RUSTY LATCHES. *TR

Apr 18, 2008 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE LOW BEAMS HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES TURN BACK ON. THE HIGH BEAMS WORK WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT AND WE HAVE TO TURN THEM ON TO HAVE HEADLAMPS. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DON'T SEEM TO BE AFFECTED BY THE PROBLEM DURING THE DAY. PROBLEM HAPPENS ONLY AT NIGHT. ...

Apr 18, 2008 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE LOW BEAMS HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES TURN BACK ON. THE HIGH BEAMS WORK WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT AND WE HAVE TO TURN THEM ON TO HAVE HEADLAMPS. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DON'T SEEM TO BE AFFECTED BY THE PROBLEM DURING THE DAY. PROBLEM HAPPENS ONLY AT NIGHT. ...

Feb 4, 2008 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING ON 1-88W BOUND ON 2-1-2008, MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE SQUEAKING NOISE AND VERY HARD TO DRIVE. LUCKILY, 2 BLOCKS FROM RT 31 EXIT, THERE WAS A FIRESTONE AUTO CARE, THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT AXEL BROKE AND IT IS AFFECTING THE DIFFERENTIAL. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO...

Feb 4, 2008 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING ON 1-88W BOUND ON 2-1-2008, MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE SQUEAKING NOISE AND VERY HARD TO DRIVE. LUCKILY, 2 BLOCKS FROM RT 31 EXIT, THERE WAS A FIRESTONE AUTO CARE, THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT AXEL BROKE AND IT IS AFFECTING THE DIFFERENTIAL. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO...

Nov 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE DIM HEAD LIGHTS GO OFF FOR NO REASON,THIS HAPPENS EVERY TWO DAYS OR SO , SO I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH BRIGHT LIGHTS (WHICH BLINDS ON COMING TRAFFIC) ON FOR ABOUT SIX OR SEVEN MILES BEFORE THE LOW BEAMS START WORKING AGAIN. DEALERSHIP CAN'T SEEM TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM, SO NOTHING ...

Nov 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE DIM HEAD LIGHTS GO OFF FOR NO REASON,THIS HAPPENS EVERY TWO DAYS OR SO , SO I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH BRIGHT LIGHTS (WHICH BLINDS ON COMING TRAFFIC) ON FOR ABOUT SIX OR SEVEN MILES BEFORE THE LOW BEAMS START WORKING AGAIN. DEALERSHIP CAN'T SEEM TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM, SO NOTHING ...

Aug 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHT WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL # 05V198000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.

Aug 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHT WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL # 05V198000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.

Jul 13, 2007 Fuel System, Other 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER IN SEPT. 2003. WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK THE SUV TO AN ISUZU DEALER WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD IMPROPERLY PUT THE GAS CAP ON AND THAT IS WHY THE SES LIGHT CAME ON. WITHIN ...

Jul 13, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER IN SEPT. 2003. WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK THE SUV TO AN ISUZU DEALER WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD IMPROPERLY PUT THE GAS CAP ON AND THAT IS WHY THE SES LIGHT CAME ON. WITHIN ...

Jul 13, 2007 Fuel System, Other 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER IN SEPT. 2003. WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK THE SUV TO AN ISUZU DEALER WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD IMPROPERLY PUT THE GAS CAP ON AND THAT IS WHY THE SES LIGHT CAME ON. WITHIN ...

Jul 13, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER IN SEPT. 2003. WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK THE SUV TO AN ISUZU DEALER WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD IMPROPERLY PUT THE GAS CAP ON AND THAT IS WHY THE SES LIGHT CAME ON. WITHIN ...

Jun 28, 2007 Power Train

THE 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER IS THE SAME VEHICLE AS A CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AND GMC ENVOY. AT APPROXIMATELY 51,000 MILES AND OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FAN CLUTCH MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAD TO ASSUME FULL PAYMENT TO REPLACE IT. NOW, THE TRUCK SOUNDED LIKE THE UNDERCARRIAGEWAS RATTLING. HAD IT TO A ME...

Jun 28, 2007 Suspension

THE 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER IS THE SAME VEHICLE AS A CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AND GMC ENVOY. AT APPROXIMATELY 51,000 MILES AND OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FAN CLUTCH MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAD TO ASSUME FULL PAYMENT TO REPLACE IT. NOW, THE TRUCK SOUNDED LIKE THE UNDERCARRIAGEWAS RATTLING. HAD IT TO A ME...

Jun 28, 2007 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE DOES NOT ACCURATELY REPORT THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN TANK. HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED BUT CONTINUES TO BE INACCURATE. REAR HATCHBACK WINDOW OPENS WHEN BUMP IS HIT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER COULD FIND NO PTOBLEM. KEY OFTEN DOES NOT REMOVE FROM COLUMN WHEN PLACED IN PARK. CAR MUST BE CYCLED THROUGH O...

Jun 28, 2007 Structure

GAS GAUGE DOES NOT ACCURATELY REPORT THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN TANK. HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED BUT CONTINUES TO BE INACCURATE. REAR HATCHBACK WINDOW OPENS WHEN BUMP IS HIT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER COULD FIND NO PTOBLEM. KEY OFTEN DOES NOT REMOVE FROM COLUMN WHEN PLACED IN PARK. CAR MUST BE CYCLED THROUGH O...

Jun 28, 2007 Electrical System

GAS GAUGE DOES NOT ACCURATELY REPORT THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN TANK. HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED BUT CONTINUES TO BE INACCURATE. REAR HATCHBACK WINDOW OPENS WHEN BUMP IS HIT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER COULD FIND NO PTOBLEM. KEY OFTEN DOES NOT REMOVE FROM COLUMN WHEN PLACED IN PARK. CAR MUST BE CYCLED THROUGH O...

Jun 28, 2007 Power Train

THE 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER IS THE SAME VEHICLE AS A CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AND GMC ENVOY. AT APPROXIMATELY 51,000 MILES AND OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FAN CLUTCH MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAD TO ASSUME FULL PAYMENT TO REPLACE IT. NOW, THE TRUCK SOUNDED LIKE THE UNDERCARRIAGEWAS RATTLING. HAD IT TO A ME...

Jun 28, 2007 Suspension

THE 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER IS THE SAME VEHICLE AS A CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AND GMC ENVOY. AT APPROXIMATELY 51,000 MILES AND OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FAN CLUTCH MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAD TO ASSUME FULL PAYMENT TO REPLACE IT. NOW, THE TRUCK SOUNDED LIKE THE UNDERCARRIAGEWAS RATTLING. HAD IT TO A ME...

Jun 28, 2007 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE DOES NOT ACCURATELY REPORT THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN TANK. HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED BUT CONTINUES TO BE INACCURATE. REAR HATCHBACK WINDOW OPENS WHEN BUMP IS HIT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER COULD FIND NO PTOBLEM. KEY OFTEN DOES NOT REMOVE FROM COLUMN WHEN PLACED IN PARK. CAR MUST BE CYCLED THROUGH O...

Jun 28, 2007 Structure

GAS GAUGE DOES NOT ACCURATELY REPORT THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN TANK. HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED BUT CONTINUES TO BE INACCURATE. REAR HATCHBACK WINDOW OPENS WHEN BUMP IS HIT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER COULD FIND NO PTOBLEM. KEY OFTEN DOES NOT REMOVE FROM COLUMN WHEN PLACED IN PARK. CAR MUST BE CYCLED THROUGH O...

Jun 28, 2007 Electrical System

GAS GAUGE DOES NOT ACCURATELY REPORT THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN TANK. HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED BUT CONTINUES TO BE INACCURATE. REAR HATCHBACK WINDOW OPENS WHEN BUMP IS HIT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER COULD FIND NO PTOBLEM. KEY OFTEN DOES NOT REMOVE FROM COLUMN WHEN PLACED IN PARK. CAR MUST BE CYCLED THROUGH O...

Nov 21, 2006 Electrical System

MY 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER WILL NOT START OCCASIONALLY. THE KEYS EVEN LOCKED IN THE IGNITION ONE OF THE TIMES. I HAD IT JUMPED AND THE VEHICLE WAS OK FOR A MONTH OR SO. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. THE BATTERY CHECKS OUT OK. THE DEALER IN WINCHESTER, VA DOESN'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON. T...

Nov 21, 2006 Electrical System

MY 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER WILL NOT START OCCASIONALLY. THE KEYS EVEN LOCKED IN THE IGNITION ONE OF THE TIMES. I HAD IT JUMPED AND THE VEHICLE WAS OK FOR A MONTH OR SO. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. THE BATTERY CHECKS OUT OK. THE DEALER IN WINCHESTER, VA DOESN'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON. T...

Sep 13, 2006 Power Train 74,950 mi

I PURCHASED A 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER IN FEBRUARY 2004. IN AROUND MARCH 2006, THE TRANSMISSION BEGIN SLIPPING. AT THE TIME THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH MEANT IS WAS STILL COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I WAS NOT INFORMED BY THE DEALER AT CLAY COOLEY MOTORS THAT THE WARRANTY WAS NO...

Sep 13, 2006 Power Train 74,950 mi

I PURCHASED A 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER IN FEBRUARY 2004. IN AROUND MARCH 2006, THE TRANSMISSION BEGIN SLIPPING. AT THE TIME THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH MEANT IS WAS STILL COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I WAS NOT INFORMED BY THE DEALER AT CLAY COOLEY MOTORS THAT THE WARRANTY WAS NO...

Jun 23, 2006 Air Bags Crash 34,800 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE DURING RUSH HOUR AT 55 MPH, A VEHICLE HIT THE WALL AND TAIL SPINNED IN FRONT OF CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HIT THE VEHICLE WITH A FRONTAL IMPACT CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE. UPON IMPACT, THE NONE OF THE CONTACT'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS...

Jun 23, 2006 Air Bags Crash 34,800 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE DURING RUSH HOUR AT 55 MPH, A VEHICLE HIT THE WALL AND TAIL SPINNED IN FRONT OF CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HIT THE VEHICLE WITH A FRONTAL IMPACT CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE. UPON IMPACT, THE NONE OF THE CONTACT'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS...

Nov 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

SES LIGHT COMES ON AFTER FUELING--SMELL OF GASOLINE EVIDENT AROUND LH REAR CORNER OF VEHICLE. VISUAL INSPECTION INDICATES FUEL LEAKAGE AT FILLER NECK TO TANK CONNECTION. ODI CASE # 'S 10104638, 10139878 & 10134665 ARE SIMILAR TO THIS ONE. VEHICLE HAS HAD THIS SITUATION FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AND 30-40,...

Nov 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

SES LIGHT COMES ON AFTER FUELING--SMELL OF GASOLINE EVIDENT AROUND LH REAR CORNER OF VEHICLE. VISUAL INSPECTION INDICATES FUEL LEAKAGE AT FILLER NECK TO TANK CONNECTION. ODI CASE # 'S 10104638, 10139878 & 10134665 ARE SIMILAR TO THIS ONE. VEHICLE HAS HAD THIS SITUATION FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AND 30-40,...

Nov 5, 2005 Electrical System 31,480 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I SWITCHED VEHICLES AND HE DROVE MY VEHICLE TO WORK. WHEN HE CAME OUT OF WORK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD IT TOWED THE NEXT DAY. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. THEY REPLACED IT A FEW DAYS AGO. NOW, IT IS SLOW TO TURN OVER ...

Nov 5, 2005 Electrical System 31,480 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I SWITCHED VEHICLES AND HE DROVE MY VEHICLE TO WORK. WHEN HE CAME OUT OF WORK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD IT TOWED THE NEXT DAY. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. THEY REPLACED IT A FEW DAYS AGO. NOW, IT IS SLOW TO TURN OVER ...

Sep 11, 2005 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING, MY SPEEDOMETER WILL BECOME STUCK BETWEEN 30 AND 60 MPH. WHEN IT DOES, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL USE THE POINT AT WHICH IT IS STUCK AS ZERO MPH WHEN I AM STOPPED / PARKED. WHEN I START THE VEHICLE MOVING AGAIN, I HAVE TO CALCULATE THE SPEED I AM ACTUALLY GOING. EXAMPLE: IF SPEEDOMETER IS STU...

Sep 11, 2005 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING, MY SPEEDOMETER WILL BECOME STUCK BETWEEN 30 AND 60 MPH. WHEN IT DOES, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL USE THE POINT AT WHICH IT IS STUCK AS ZERO MPH WHEN I AM STOPPED / PARKED. WHEN I START THE VEHICLE MOVING AGAIN, I HAVE TO CALCULATE THE SPEED I AM ACTUALLY GOING. EXAMPLE: IF SPEEDOMETER IS STU...

Aug 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,652 mi

FILLER NECK BROKEN AT FUEL TANK. DAMAGE NOT INCURRED BY OUTSIDE SOURCE. FOUND OUT FROM SHOP WORKING ON VEHICLE THIS IS COMMON OCCURRENCE. CONSIDER THIS SAFETY RISK DUE TO GAS LEAKING. *JB

Aug 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,652 mi

FILLER NECK BROKEN AT FUEL TANK. DAMAGE NOT INCURRED BY OUTSIDE SOURCE. FOUND OUT FROM SHOP WORKING ON VEHICLE THIS IS COMMON OCCURRENCE. CONSIDER THIS SAFETY RISK DUE TO GAS LEAKING. *JB

Jul 12, 2005 Steering 35,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED IN HIS VEHICLE WHILE TURNING THE CORNER IN THE MOUNTAINS. THE POWER WOULD WORK, BUT NOT WHEN HE WOULD SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A NEW POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN ORDERED. THEY DID NOT TELL HIM WHY THIS WAS ...

Jul 12, 2005 Steering 35,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED IN HIS VEHICLE WHILE TURNING THE CORNER IN THE MOUNTAINS. THE POWER WOULD WORK, BUT NOT WHEN HE WOULD SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A NEW POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN ORDERED. THEY DID NOT TELL HIM WHY THIS WAS ...

Jun 28, 2005 Seat Belts 19,000 mi

DT: DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECAME STUCK, IT WAS JAMMED ON THE INSIDE. WILL NOT COME OUT AT ALL. IT HAS DONE THIS BEFORE BUT WAS ABLE AT THAT TIME TO GET IT OUT. ALSO, WHEN PUSHING DOWN ON THE BRAKES CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CLANKING NOISE.*AK

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,000 mi

DT: DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECAME STUCK, IT WAS JAMMED ON THE INSIDE. WILL NOT COME OUT AT ALL. IT HAS DONE THIS BEFORE BUT WAS ABLE AT THAT TIME TO GET IT OUT. ALSO, WHEN PUSHING DOWN ON THE BRAKES CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CLANKING NOISE.*AK

Jun 28, 2005 Seat Belts 19,000 mi

DT: DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECAME STUCK, IT WAS JAMMED ON THE INSIDE. WILL NOT COME OUT AT ALL. IT HAS DONE THIS BEFORE BUT WAS ABLE AT THAT TIME TO GET IT OUT. ALSO, WHEN PUSHING DOWN ON THE BRAKES CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CLANKING NOISE.*AK

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,000 mi

DT: DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECAME STUCK, IT WAS JAMMED ON THE INSIDE. WILL NOT COME OUT AT ALL. IT HAS DONE THIS BEFORE BUT WAS ABLE AT THAT TIME TO GET IT OUT. ALSO, WHEN PUSHING DOWN ON THE BRAKES CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CLANKING NOISE.*AK

May 31, 2005 Power Train 18,000 mi

VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN

May 31, 2005 Power Train 18,000 mi

VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN

May 31, 2005 Power Train 18,000 mi

VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN

May 31, 2005 Power Train 18,000 mi

VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN

Jan 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS BLINK. *NM THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE HEADLIGHT PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN PRESENT SINCE PURCHASE. THE BLINKING PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR IN THE MORNING AND AFTER SITTING FOR A FEW HOURS, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE LIGHTS WOULD DIM DOWN WHEN THE CONSUMER'S ...

Jan 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS BLINK. *NM THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE HEADLIGHT PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN PRESENT SINCE PURCHASE. THE BLINKING PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR IN THE MORNING AND AFTER SITTING FOR A FEW HOURS, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE LIGHTS WOULD DIM DOWN WHEN THE CONSUMER'S ...

Dec 7, 2004 Electrical System 8,000 mi