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15V674000 Oct 19, 2015 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In ...

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Apr 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE THEN DOWN SHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR WITH THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN. THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. THIS HAD NOT BEEN USED FOR A WHILE WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK THE CONSUMERS G...

Apr 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE THEN DOWN SHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR WITH THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN. THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. THIS HAD NOT BEEN USED FOR A WHILE WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK THE CONSUMERS G...

Oct 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE.*AK

Oct 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE.*AK

May 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 142,000 mi

THERE WAS A VERY STRONG GAS ODOR IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. *NLM

May 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 142,000 mi

THERE WAS A VERY STRONG GAS ODOR IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. *NLM

Jul 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

APPROACHING INTERSECTION WENT TO SLOW DOWN/STOP VEHICLE. BRAKES FAILED, UPON PRESSING ON BRAKE THERE WAS NOTHING BUT AIR. PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. CAR SKREECHED A FEW TIMES. ENDED UP GOING THROUGH RED LIGHT CAUSING ACCIDENT & INJURY.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

APPROACHING INTERSECTION WENT TO SLOW DOWN/STOP VEHICLE. BRAKES FAILED, UPON PRESSING ON BRAKE THERE WAS NOTHING BUT AIR. PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. CAR SKREECHED A FEW TIMES. ENDED UP GOING THROUGH RED LIGHT CAUSING ACCIDENT & INJURY.*JB

Jul 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITH THIS VAN THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS INCIDENTS SINCE AUGUST OF 1993. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VAN WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 3 MONTHS WHILE THEY DALLIED AROUND TO FIX IT. I HAD IT TAKEN TO NORTHTOWNE MAZDA AND IT TOOK THEM A WEEK TO FIX IT. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS A ...

Jul 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WITH THIS VAN THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS INCIDENTS SINCE AUGUST OF 1993. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VAN WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 3 MONTHS WHILE THEY DALLIED AROUND TO FIX IT. I HAD IT TAKEN TO NORTHTOWNE MAZDA AND IT TOOK THEM A WEEK TO FIX IT. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS A ...

Jul 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITH THIS VAN THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS INCIDENTS SINCE AUGUST OF 1993. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VAN WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 3 MONTHS WHILE THEY DALLIED AROUND TO FIX IT. I HAD IT TAKEN TO NORTHTOWNE MAZDA AND IT TOOK THEM A WEEK TO FIX IT. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS A ...

Jul 23, 2002 Power Train

WITH THIS VAN THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS INCIDENTS SINCE AUGUST OF 1993. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VAN WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 3 MONTHS WHILE THEY DALLIED AROUND TO FIX IT. I HAD IT TAKEN TO NORTHTOWNE MAZDA AND IT TOOK THEM A WEEK TO FIX IT. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS A ...

Jul 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITH THIS VAN THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS INCIDENTS SINCE AUGUST OF 1993. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VAN WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 3 MONTHS WHILE THEY DALLIED AROUND TO FIX IT. I HAD IT TAKEN TO NORTHTOWNE MAZDA AND IT TOOK THEM A WEEK TO FIX IT. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS A ...

Jul 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WITH THIS VAN THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS INCIDENTS SINCE AUGUST OF 1993. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VAN WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 3 MONTHS WHILE THEY DALLIED AROUND TO FIX IT. I HAD IT TAKEN TO NORTHTOWNE MAZDA AND IT TOOK THEM A WEEK TO FIX IT. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS A ...

Jul 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITH THIS VAN THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS INCIDENTS SINCE AUGUST OF 1993. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VAN WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 3 MONTHS WHILE THEY DALLIED AROUND TO FIX IT. I HAD IT TAKEN TO NORTHTOWNE MAZDA AND IT TOOK THEM A WEEK TO FIX IT. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS A ...

Jul 23, 2002 Power Train

WITH THIS VAN THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS INCIDENTS SINCE AUGUST OF 1993. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VAN WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 3 MONTHS WHILE THEY DALLIED AROUND TO FIX IT. I HAD IT TAKEN TO NORTHTOWNE MAZDA AND IT TOOK THEM A WEEK TO FIX IT. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS A ...

Feb 21, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECEIVED INFORMATION ON SPECIAL PROGRAM #SSP-33 FROM MAZDA REGARDING FUEL FUMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS ON VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS WHILE DRIVING UP HILL, VEHICLE WILL ONLY ACCELERATE UP TO 10 MPH, ONCE REACHED LIGHTS FLICKER ENGINE, BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK...

Feb 21, 2002 Power Train

RECEIVED INFORMATION ON SPECIAL PROGRAM #SSP-33 FROM MAZDA REGARDING FUEL FUMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS ON VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS WHILE DRIVING UP HILL, VEHICLE WILL ONLY ACCELERATE UP TO 10 MPH, ONCE REACHED LIGHTS FLICKER ENGINE, BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK...

Feb 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECEIVED INFORMATION ON SPECIAL PROGRAM #SSP-33 FROM MAZDA REGARDING FUEL FUMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS ON VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS WHILE DRIVING UP HILL, VEHICLE WILL ONLY ACCELERATE UP TO 10 MPH, ONCE REACHED LIGHTS FLICKER ENGINE, BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK...

Feb 21, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECEIVED INFORMATION ON SPECIAL PROGRAM #SSP-33 FROM MAZDA REGARDING FUEL FUMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS ON VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS WHILE DRIVING UP HILL, VEHICLE WILL ONLY ACCELERATE UP TO 10 MPH, ONCE REACHED LIGHTS FLICKER ENGINE, BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK...

Feb 21, 2002 Power Train

RECEIVED INFORMATION ON SPECIAL PROGRAM #SSP-33 FROM MAZDA REGARDING FUEL FUMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS ON VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS WHILE DRIVING UP HILL, VEHICLE WILL ONLY ACCELERATE UP TO 10 MPH, ONCE REACHED LIGHTS FLICKER ENGINE, BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK...

Feb 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECEIVED INFORMATION ON SPECIAL PROGRAM #SSP-33 FROM MAZDA REGARDING FUEL FUMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS ON VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS WHILE DRIVING UP HILL, VEHICLE WILL ONLY ACCELERATE UP TO 10 MPH, ONCE REACHED LIGHTS FLICKER ENGINE, BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK...

Jul 31, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, CONSUMER WENT TO CHANGE LANES WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A GUARDRAIL TWICE, PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUFFERED INJURIES, IN WHICH ONE PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE, TIRE INFORMATION (THOROBRED STEEL P205/...

Jul 31, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, CONSUMER WENT TO CHANGE LANES WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A GUARDRAIL TWICE, PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUFFERED INJURIES, IN WHICH ONE PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE, TIRE INFORMATION (THOROBRED STEEL P205/...

May 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL FELT SOFT, BRAKES FAILED. RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PAD HAD FALLEN OUT. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON 28 APR 2001.*AK

May 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL FELT SOFT, BRAKES FAILED. RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PAD HAD FALLEN OUT. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON 28 APR 2001.*AK

May 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL FELT SOFT, BRAKES FAILED. RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PAD HAD FALLEN OUT. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON 28 APR 2001.*AK

May 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL FELT SOFT, BRAKES FAILED. RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PAD HAD FALLEN OUT. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON 28 APR 2001.*AK

Jan 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LIGHT HAD COME ON, BUT GAS GAUGE SHOWED HALF A TANK, CONSUMER PULLED OVER, OPENED HOOD, AND RADIATOR RESERVOIR EXPLODED, AND HE RECEIVED BURNS. THERE WAS NO SMOKE PRIOR TO THAT. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Fuel System, Other

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LIGHT HAD COME ON, BUT GAS GAUGE SHOWED HALF A TANK, CONSUMER PULLED OVER, OPENED HOOD, AND RADIATOR RESERVOIR EXPLODED, AND HE RECEIVED BURNS. THERE WAS NO SMOKE PRIOR TO THAT. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LIGHT HAD COME ON, BUT GAS GAUGE SHOWED HALF A TANK, CONSUMER PULLED OVER, OPENED HOOD, AND RADIATOR RESERVOIR EXPLODED, AND HE RECEIVED BURNS. THERE WAS NO SMOKE PRIOR TO THAT. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Fuel System, Other

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LIGHT HAD COME ON, BUT GAS GAUGE SHOWED HALF A TANK, CONSUMER PULLED OVER, OPENED HOOD, AND RADIATOR RESERVOIR EXPLODED, AND HE RECEIVED BURNS. THERE WAS NO SMOKE PRIOR TO THAT. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train Crash

WHILE MOTOR WAS RUNNING WITH CONSUMER NOT IN VEHICLE, VEHICLE STARTED GOING BACKWARD, HIT 2 PARKED CARS, SPUN AROUND, WENT 100 YARDS, AND HIT A UTILITY POLE. AFTER CONSUMER TURNED OFF ENGINE, HE NOTICED VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, NOT IN PARK AS HE PUT IT. *AK *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train Crash

WHILE MOTOR WAS RUNNING WITH CONSUMER NOT IN VEHICLE, VEHICLE STARTED GOING BACKWARD, HIT 2 PARKED CARS, SPUN AROUND, WENT 100 YARDS, AND HIT A UTILITY POLE. AFTER CONSUMER TURNED OFF ENGINE, HE NOTICED VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, NOT IN PARK AS HE PUT IT. *AK *SLC

May 24, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCKS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT UNLOCK AT ALL. *AK

May 24, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCKS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT UNLOCK AT ALL. *AK

May 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 4, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 4, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS SPORADICALLY TURN ON. ENGINE MAY BE OFF OR ON, AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING TO NUMEROUS VEHICLES OF SAME MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR.

Apr 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS SPORADICALLY TURN ON. ENGINE MAY BE OFF OR ON, AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING TO NUMEROUS VEHICLES OF SAME MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR.

Nov 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ENOUGH OIL FLOW IN THE ENGINE LIFTERS, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE . MANUFACTURERIS AWARE OF DEFECT, AND HAS REDESIGNED PART . *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ENOUGH OIL FLOW IN THE ENGINE LIFTERS, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE . MANUFACTURERIS AWARE OF DEFECT, AND HAS REDESIGNED PART . *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Oct 18, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Apr 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FEED HOSE IS TOO SMALL FOR THE OIL TO GO THROUGH, CAUSING THE LIFTER TO COLLASPE AGAINST ROCKER ARM, RESULTING IN A LOUD NOISE. FAULTY DESIGN IN THE ENGINE. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FEED HOSE IS TOO SMALL FOR THE OIL TO GO THROUGH, CAUSING THE LIFTER TO COLLASPE AGAINST ROCKER ARM, RESULTING IN A LOUD NOISE. FAULTY DESIGN IN THE ENGINE. *AK

Apr 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REBUILT, UNDER THE WARRENTY, AFTER I MOVED TO OHIO, FOR A NEW JOB, THE WARRENTY HAD RUN OUT, AND I NEEDED TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED, BUT I NEVER PROCEEDED WITHA COMPLAINT AT THAT TIME

Apr 10, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REBUILT, UNDER THE WARRENTY, AFTER I MOVED TO OHIO, FOR A NEW JOB, THE WARRENTY HAD RUN OUT, AND I NEEDED TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED, BUT I NEVER PROCEEDED WITHA COMPLAINT AT THAT TIME

Apr 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL SMOKE, VALVE OR LIFTER NOISE, RATTLE WHEN VEHICLE NOT IN ACCELERATION. *AK

Apr 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REBUILT, UNDER THE WARRENTY, AFTER I MOVED TO OHIO, FOR A NEW JOB, THE WARRENTY HAD RUN OUT, AND I NEEDED TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED, BUT I NEVER PROCEEDED WITHA COMPLAINT AT THAT TIME

Apr 10, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REBUILT, UNDER THE WARRENTY, AFTER I MOVED TO OHIO, FOR A NEW JOB, THE WARRENTY HAD RUN OUT, AND I NEEDED TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED, BUT I NEVER PROCEEDED WITHA COMPLAINT AT THAT TIME

Apr 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL SMOKE, VALVE OR LIFTER NOISE, RATTLE WHEN VEHICLE NOT IN ACCELERATION. *AK

Mar 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAZDA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIPER ARM-IT QUIT DURING MY COMMUTE DURING A HARD RAIN. IT POSED A VERY REAL DANGER. REGARDING THE ENGINE: MAZDA KNOWS THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND IT HAS A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX...I NOW OWN A 2ND MPV ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME HLA PROBLEM WITH THIS SECOND VAN. NOW I KNOW I...

Mar 9, 1999 Visibility

MAZDA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIPER ARM-IT QUIT DURING MY COMMUTE DURING A HARD RAIN. IT POSED A VERY REAL DANGER. REGARDING THE ENGINE: MAZDA KNOWS THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND IT HAS A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX...I NOW OWN A 2ND MPV ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME HLA PROBLEM WITH THIS SECOND VAN. NOW I KNOW I...

Mar 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAZDA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIPER ARM-IT QUIT DURING MY COMMUTE DURING A HARD RAIN. IT POSED A VERY REAL DANGER. REGARDING THE ENGINE: MAZDA KNOWS THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND IT HAS A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX...I NOW OWN A 2ND MPV ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME HLA PROBLEM WITH THIS SECOND VAN. NOW I KNOW I...

Mar 9, 1999 Visibility

MAZDA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIPER ARM-IT QUIT DURING MY COMMUTE DURING A HARD RAIN. IT POSED A VERY REAL DANGER. REGARDING THE ENGINE: MAZDA KNOWS THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND IT HAS A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX...I NOW OWN A 2ND MPV ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME HLA PROBLEM WITH THIS SECOND VAN. NOW I KNOW I...

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IS MAKING A LOUD TKICKING NOISE.THE CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO GO OUT DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE LIFTERS. *AK PISTON RING, HEAD GASKETAND ROCKER ARM FAILED. *YH

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IS MAKING A LOUD TKICKING NOISE.THE CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO GO OUT DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE LIFTERS. *AK PISTON RING, HEAD GASKETAND ROCKER ARM FAILED. *YH

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IS MAKING A LOUD TKICKING NOISE.THE CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO GO OUT DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE LIFTERS. *AK PISTON RING, HEAD GASKETAND ROCKER ARM FAILED. *YH

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IS MAKING A LOUD TKICKING NOISE.THE CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO GO OUT DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE LIFTERS. *AK PISTON RING, HEAD GASKETAND ROCKER ARM FAILED. *YH

Nov 2, 1998 Power Train

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATLEY 25-30MPH REAR WHEEL DIFFERENTIAL BROKE WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 2, 1998 Power Train

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATLEY 25-30MPH REAR WHEEL DIFFERENTIAL BROKE WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Electrical System

THE REPLACEMENT SEARS DIEHARD BATTERY, PURCHASED 3/94, HAD 6 MONTHS LEFT ON ITS WARRANTY. IT LITERALLY EXPLODED JUST AS I TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE, WHERE SERVICE TECHNICIANS TESTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS WORKING PROPERLY. THE BATTERY O...

Oct 29, 1998 Electrical System

THE REPLACEMENT SEARS DIEHARD BATTERY, PURCHASED 3/94, HAD 6 MONTHS LEFT ON ITS WARRANTY. IT LITERALLY EXPLODED JUST AS I TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE, WHERE SERVICE TECHNICIANS TESTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS WORKING PROPERLY. THE BATTERY O...

Jul 9, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55-60 MPH THE POWER STEERING PUMP EXPLODED, WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VAN. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET VAN OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. *AK

Jul 9, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55-60 MPH THE POWER STEERING PUMP EXPLODED, WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VAN. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET VAN OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. *AK

Jul 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED, FALLING ONTO PAVEMENT TWO TIMES.

Jul 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Jul 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Jul 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED, FALLING ONTO PAVEMENT TWO TIMES.

Jul 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Jul 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Jun 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATLY 55 MPH FOR AT LEAST 1 MILE ,OIL LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER WENT TO OPEN HOOD WHEN HOT, ANTI-FREEZE CAME SPRAYING OUT ONTO CONSUMER, CAUSING 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO BODY. DELAER HAS CHANGED WATER PUMP THREE TIMES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. **AK

Jun 18, 1998 Unknown Or Other

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATLY 55 MPH FOR AT LEAST 1 MILE ,OIL LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER WENT TO OPEN HOOD WHEN HOT, ANTI-FREEZE CAME SPRAYING OUT ONTO CONSUMER, CAUSING 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO BODY. DELAER HAS CHANGED WATER PUMP THREE TIMES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. **AK

Jun 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATLY 55 MPH FOR AT LEAST 1 MILE ,OIL LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER WENT TO OPEN HOOD WHEN HOT, ANTI-FREEZE CAME SPRAYING OUT ONTO CONSUMER, CAUSING 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO BODY. DELAER HAS CHANGED WATER PUMP THREE TIMES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. **AK

Jun 18, 1998 Unknown Or Other

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATLY 55 MPH FOR AT LEAST 1 MILE ,OIL LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER WENT TO OPEN HOOD WHEN HOT, ANTI-FREEZE CAME SPRAYING OUT ONTO CONSUMER, CAUSING 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO BODY. DELAER HAS CHANGED WATER PUMP THREE TIMES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. **AK

Apr 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SHOES FELL OFF VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS.

Apr 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Apr 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Apr 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SHOES FELL OFF VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS.

Apr 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Apr 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Jan 21, 1998 Power Train

DRIVING 35MPH, HEARD A BUZZING NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE IN NEUTRAL. COULD NOT SHIFT IN TO REVERSE OR DRIVE. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER PRIOR TO PROBLEM & WAS INFORMED NOTHIN WRONG W/TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE. TOOK IT BACK TO BE CHECKED AGAIN AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE...

Jan 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING 35MPH, HEARD A BUZZING NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE IN NEUTRAL. COULD NOT SHIFT IN TO REVERSE OR DRIVE. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER PRIOR TO PROBLEM & WAS INFORMED NOTHIN WRONG W/TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE. TOOK IT BACK TO BE CHECKED AGAIN AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE...

Jan 21, 1998 Power Train

DRIVING 35MPH, HEARD A BUZZING NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE IN NEUTRAL. COULD NOT SHIFT IN TO REVERSE OR DRIVE. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER PRIOR TO PROBLEM & WAS INFORMED NOTHIN WRONG W/TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE. TOOK IT BACK TO BE CHECKED AGAIN AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE...

Jan 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING 35MPH, HEARD A BUZZING NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE IN NEUTRAL. COULD NOT SHIFT IN TO REVERSE OR DRIVE. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER PRIOR TO PROBLEM & WAS INFORMED NOTHIN WRONG W/TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE. TOOK IT BACK TO BE CHECKED AGAIN AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE...

Jan 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN PCV VALVE, EMITTING STRONG GASOLINE FUMES. *AK

Jan 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN PCV VALVE, EMITTING STRONG GASOLINE FUMES. *AK

Dec 3, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Dec 3, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR OUTLET PIPE RUPTURED.

Oct 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR OUTLET PIPE RUPTURED.

Oct 22, 1997 Equipment

RADIO MAKES CRACKLING NOISE.

Oct 22, 1997 Structure

POWER LOCKS JAM IN LOCKED POSITION.

Oct 22, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CLUNKS INTO REVERSE GEAR.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE.

Oct 22, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SMELL OF FUEL THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED, REPLACED ROTORS HOWEVER NOISE IS CONTINUING.

Oct 22, 1997 Equipment

RADIO MAKES CRACKLING NOISE.

Oct 22, 1997 Structure

POWER LOCKS JAM IN LOCKED POSITION.

Oct 22, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CLUNKS INTO REVERSE GEAR.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE.

Oct 22, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SMELL OF FUEL THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED, REPLACED ROTORS HOWEVER NOISE IS CONTINUING.

Sep 15, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ON DIM WITH THE SWITCH IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE LIGHTS WILL GO FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM IF VEHICLE HITS ANY BUMP IN THE ROAD OR FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Sep 15, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ON DIM WITH THE SWITCH IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE LIGHTS WILL GO FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM IF VEHICLE HITS ANY BUMP IN THE ROAD OR FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE; ALSO WATER PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE; ALSO WATER PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Equipment

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE; ALSO WATER PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Structure Crash

DURING A REAREND COLLISION, REAR DOOR WAS PRESSED IN BY ABOUT 8-12 INCHES, DAMAGING THE OUTER/REAR DOOR SHELL. UPON REPAIRS, IT WA SDISCOVERED THART REA RDOOR HAD NO RESTRAINING BAR. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE; ALSO WATER PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE; ALSO WATER PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Equipment

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE; ALSO WATER PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Structure Crash

DURING A REAREND COLLISION, REAR DOOR WAS PRESSED IN BY ABOUT 8-12 INCHES, DAMAGING THE OUTER/REAR DOOR SHELL. UPON REPAIRS, IT WA SDISCOVERED THART REA RDOOR HAD NO RESTRAINING BAR. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP REPLACED.

Mar 6, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Mar 6, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIFTERS REPLACED.

Mar 6, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GASOLINE ODOR SEEPS INSIDE VEHICLE.

Mar 6, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP REPLACED.

Mar 6, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Mar 6, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIFTERS REPLACED.

Mar 6, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GASOLINE ODOR SEEPS INSIDE VEHICLE.

Feb 28, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: AT APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES TRANSMISSION FAILED ON HIGH SPEED FREEWAY. REPLACED UNIT BY MANUFACTURER, SINCE THEN TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE IN DRIVE WHEN BACKING INTO THE STREET/SPINS/PROBLEM RANDOM. *AK

Feb 28, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: AT APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES TRANSMISSION FAILED ON HIGH SPEED FREEWAY. REPLACED UNIT BY MANUFACTURER, SINCE THEN TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE IN DRIVE WHEN BACKING INTO THE STREET/SPINS/PROBLEM RANDOM. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED 4 TIMES.

Feb 11, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED 4 TIMES.

Dec 13, 1996 Electrical System

THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION WIRING CAME LOOSE, CAUSING FAILURE WHEN TRUCK WAS IN MOTION AFTER HAVING AN ACCIDENT . *AK

Dec 13, 1996 Electrical System

THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION WIRING CAME LOOSE, CAUSING FAILURE WHEN TRUCK WAS IN MOTION AFTER HAVING AN ACCIDENT . *AK

Dec 6, 1996 Electrical System

SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING, THE TRUCK STALLS . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Dec 6, 1996 Electrical System

SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING, THE TRUCK STALLS . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Nov 14, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Nov 14, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR RELAY DEFECT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN DRIVEN OVER WATER.

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR RELAY DEFECT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN DRIVEN OVER WATER.

Aug 8, 1996 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLES FUEL VAPOR CANISTER HAS A LEAK AND VAPORS ARE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE METAL.*AK

Aug 8, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLES FUEL VAPOR CANISTER HAS A LEAK AND VAPORS ARE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE METAL.*AK

Aug 8, 1996 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLES FUEL VAPOR CANISTER HAS A LEAK AND VAPORS ARE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE METAL.*AK

Aug 8, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLES FUEL VAPOR CANISTER HAS A LEAK AND VAPORS ARE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE METAL.*AK

Jul 29, 1996 Seats Crash

WHEN REAR ENDED AND THE FRONT SEATBACKS BROKE AND RECLINED. *AK

Jul 29, 1996 Seats Crash

WHEN REAR ENDED AND THE FRONT SEATBACKS BROKE AND RECLINED. *AK

Jul 29, 1996 Seats Crash

WHEN REAR ENDED AND THE FRONT SEATBACKS BROKE AND RECLINED. *AK

Jul 29, 1996 Seats Crash

WHEN REAR ENDED AND THE FRONT SEATBACKS BROKE AND RECLINED. *AK

Apr 12, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DSH

Apr 12, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DSH

Mar 22, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASED CAR WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF HAVING THE FIRST TRANSMISSION REPLACED, HAD TO REPLACE IT AGAIN . *AK

Mar 22, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASED CAR WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF HAVING THE FIRST TRANSMISSION REPLACED, HAD TO REPLACE IT AGAIN . *AK

Jan 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE TRUCK HAS ABS BRAKES AND WHEN APPLIED THE TRUCK WENT THROUGH A STOP SIGN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE TRUCK HAS ABS BRAKES AND WHEN APPLIED THE TRUCK WENT THROUGH A STOP SIGN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BUCKLE WILL RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BUCKLE WILL RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. TT

Nov 30, 1995 Power Train

PURCHASE TRUCK NEW AT 60,000 MILES TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . TT *JB

Nov 30, 1995 Power Train

PURCHASE TRUCK NEW AT 60,000 MILES TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . TT *JB

Nov 29, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL ROCKER ARMS AND LASH ADJUSTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO INCONSISTENT DIRECTION PEELING W/METAL SHAVINGS AND SEVERE THUMPING. 3 REPLACEMENTS WERE ARE FAULTY

Nov 29, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL ROCKER ARMS AND LASH ADJUSTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO INCONSISTENT DIRECTION PEELING W/METAL SHAVINGS AND SEVERE THUMPING. 3 REPLACEMENTS WERE ARE FAULTY

Oct 2, 1995 Wheels

SPARE TIRE RIM FITS POORLY. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Wheels

SPARE TIRE RIM FITS POORLY. *SD

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PISTONS BUILDS UP CARBON, ONLY REPAIR AVAILABLE IS TO REPLACED ENGINE. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PISTONS BUILDS UP CARBON, ONLY REPAIR AVAILABLE IS TO REPLACED ENGINE. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PISTONS BUILDS UP CARBON, ONLY REPAIR AVAILABLE IS TO REPLACED ENGINE. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PISTONS BUILDS UP CARBON, ONLY REPAIR AVAILABLE IS TO REPLACED ENGINE. TT

Jul 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACE ROTOR EVERY THREE THOUSAND MILE HAVE TO REPLACE THE ROTOR . TT

Jul 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACE ROTOR EVERY THREE THOUSAND MILE HAVE TO REPLACE THE ROTOR . TT

Jul 11, 1995 Steering

THE POWER STEERING MAKES GRINDING SOUNDS WHEN YOU TURN, AND IS LEAKING A LOT OF POWER STEERING FLUID. TT

Jul 11, 1995 Steering

THE POWER STEERING MAKES GRINDING SOUNDS WHEN YOU TURN, AND IS LEAKING A LOT OF POWER STEERING FLUID. TT

Apr 20, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 30 MPH, OUTER TIE ROD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. TT

Apr 20, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 30 MPH, OUTER TIE ROD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT COMES UNLOOSE WHILE DRIVING. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT COMES UNLOOSE WHILE DRIVING. TT

Feb 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Feb 15, 1995 Steering

STEERING SHIMMIES. *AK

Feb 15, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Feb 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Feb 15, 1995 Steering

STEERING SHIMMIES. *AK

Feb 15, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Feb 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN APPLIED, CAUSING TWO FRONT END COLLISIONS AT 50-55MPH. TT

Feb 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN APPLIED, CAUSING TWO FRONT END COLLISIONS AT 50-55MPH. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS, GRINDING NOISES. TIRE FAILURE. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Tires

EXCESSIVE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS, GRINDING NOISES. TIRE FAILURE. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS, GRINDING NOISES. TIRE FAILURE. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Tires

EXCESSIVE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS, GRINDING NOISES. TIRE FAILURE. TT

Jan 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS DUE TO FRONT CALIPERS STICKING. TT

Jan 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS DUE TO FRONT CALIPERS STICKING. TT