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Mar 2, 2009 Visibility Fire 65,000 mi

STARTED VEHICLE SNOWY DAY TURNED ON THE DEFROSTER - SMOKE STARTED COMING IN THROUGH HEATING AND DEFROST VENTS, SMELLED LIKE PINE NEEDLES. TURNED CAR OFF SMOKE PROCEEDED TO GET WORSE - CALLED FIRE DEPT. SUV WAS THEN ON FIRE, SUV IS COMPLETELY TOTALED - FROM READING OTHER INCIDENTS I REALLY THINK TH...

Mar 2, 2009 Visibility Fire 65,000 mi

STARTED VEHICLE SNOWY DAY TURNED ON THE DEFROSTER - SMOKE STARTED COMING IN THROUGH HEATING AND DEFROST VENTS, SMELLED LIKE PINE NEEDLES. TURNED CAR OFF SMOKE PROCEEDED TO GET WORSE - CALLED FIRE DEPT. SUV WAS THEN ON FIRE, SUV IS COMPLETELY TOTALED - FROM READING OTHER INCIDENTS I REALLY THINK TH...

Aug 3, 2005 Wheels Crash

CONSUMER'S MAZDA SUV WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF FAULTY WORK PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE BY TECHNICIANS AT PEP BOYS.*MR THE CONSUMER PURCHASED RIMS FROM A LOCAL RETAILER, HOWEVER WHEN HE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED ALL 4 OF THE RIMS HAD STAINS, RUST/ BLEMISHES. THE CONSUMER BELI...

Aug 3, 2005 Wheels Crash

CONSUMER'S MAZDA SUV WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF FAULTY WORK PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE BY TECHNICIANS AT PEP BOYS.*MR THE CONSUMER PURCHASED RIMS FROM A LOCAL RETAILER, HOWEVER WHEN HE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED ALL 4 OF THE RIMS HAD STAINS, RUST/ BLEMISHES. THE CONSUMER BELI...

Jan 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS FUEL PUMP AND CRANK SENSOR FAILURE. TS

Jan 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS FUEL PUMP AND CRANK SENSOR FAILURE. TS

Apr 17, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE AND DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY, WAS ABLE TO PULL VEHICLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER, GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES AND SAW THAT ONE OF THE TIRES HAD COME COMPLETLEY APART AND WAS ...

Apr 17, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE AND DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY, WAS ABLE TO PULL VEHICLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER, GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES AND SAW THAT ONE OF THE TIRES HAD COME COMPLETLEY APART AND WAS ...

Feb 28, 2001 Steering

SERPENTINE BELT IDLER PULLEY IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN BEARINGS WENT, IT WOULD CAUSE BELT TO OVERHEAT AND THEN SNAP. WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING CONTROL. STEERING WOULD GO INTO A HARD MANUAL STEERING INSTEAD. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Steering

SERPENTINE BELT IDLER PULLEY IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN BEARINGS WENT, IT WOULD CAUSE BELT TO OVERHEAT AND THEN SNAP. WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING CONTROL. STEERING WOULD GO INTO A HARD MANUAL STEERING INSTEAD. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT IDLER PULLEY IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN BEARINGS WENT, IT WOULD CAUSE BELT TO OVERHEAT AND THEN SNAP. WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING CONTROL. STEERING WOULD GO INTO A HARD MANUAL STEERING INSTEAD. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Steering

SERPENTINE BELT IDLER PULLEY IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN BEARINGS WENT, IT WOULD CAUSE BELT TO OVERHEAT AND THEN SNAP. WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING CONTROL. STEERING WOULD GO INTO A HARD MANUAL STEERING INSTEAD. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Steering

SERPENTINE BELT IDLER PULLEY IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN BEARINGS WENT, IT WOULD CAUSE BELT TO OVERHEAT AND THEN SNAP. WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING CONTROL. STEERING WOULD GO INTO A HARD MANUAL STEERING INSTEAD. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT IDLER PULLEY IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN BEARINGS WENT, IT WOULD CAUSE BELT TO OVERHEAT AND THEN SNAP. WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING CONTROL. STEERING WOULD GO INTO A HARD MANUAL STEERING INSTEAD. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PULLEY WAS DEFECTIVE AND REDESIGNED. OWNERS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED THAT PULLEY CAN DISENTEGRATE CAUSING BELT TO BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OVERHEATING, AND BATTERY CHARGING. THE COMPANY REDESINGED THE PULLEY SO THEY KNOW THEY HAD A PROBLEM, BUT THE CONSUMER IS AT RISK. IT ALSO COST $1...

Feb 7, 2001 Seat Belts

PULLEY WAS DEFECTIVE AND REDESIGNED. OWNERS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED THAT PULLEY CAN DISENTEGRATE CAUSING BELT TO BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OVERHEATING, AND BATTERY CHARGING. THE COMPANY REDESINGED THE PULLEY SO THEY KNOW THEY HAD A PROBLEM, BUT THE CONSUMER IS AT RISK. IT ALSO COST $1...

Feb 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PULLEY WAS DEFECTIVE AND REDESIGNED. OWNERS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED THAT PULLEY CAN DISENTEGRATE CAUSING BELT TO BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OVERHEATING, AND BATTERY CHARGING. THE COMPANY REDESINGED THE PULLEY SO THEY KNOW THEY HAD A PROBLEM, BUT THE CONSUMER IS AT RISK. IT ALSO COST $1...

Feb 7, 2001 Seat Belts

PULLEY WAS DEFECTIVE AND REDESIGNED. OWNERS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED THAT PULLEY CAN DISENTEGRATE CAUSING BELT TO BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OVERHEATING, AND BATTERY CHARGING. THE COMPANY REDESINGED THE PULLEY SO THEY KNOW THEY HAD A PROBLEM, BUT THE CONSUMER IS AT RISK. IT ALSO COST $1...

Feb 1, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUB FOR THE FRONT WHEELS DOWS NOT WORK. WHENEVER SWITCHING FROM 2-WD TO 4-WD HUBS FAILED TO LOCK IN PLACE. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WOULD NEED A NEW LOCKING HUB. GAVE NO INDICATION WHAT CAUSED PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 1, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUB FOR THE FRONT WHEELS DOWS NOT WORK. WHENEVER SWITCHING FROM 2-WD TO 4-WD HUBS FAILED TO LOCK IN PLACE. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WOULD NEED A NEW LOCKING HUB. GAVE NO INDICATION WHAT CAUSED PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Electrical System

THE IGNITION MODULE SWITCH IS FAILING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *SLC

Nov 27, 2000 Electrical System

THE IGNITION MODULE SWITCH IS FAILING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE THROTTLE WAS DIRTY CAUSING THE PEDAL TO STICK AND THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE YEARS AFTER PURCHASE. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED FOUR YEARS AFTER PURCHASE. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE THROTTLE WAS DIRTY CAUSING THE PEDAL TO STICK AND THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE YEARS AFTER PURCHASE. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED FOUR YEARS AFTER PURCHASE. NLM

Sep 20, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V310002 AND IS WAITING FOR DEALER TO RECEIVE PARTS. *SLC

Sep 20, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V310002 AND IS WAITING FOR DEALER TO RECEIVE PARTS. *SLC

Sep 20, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V310002 AND IS WAITING FOR DEALER TO RECEIVE PARTS. *SLC

Sep 20, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V310002 AND IS WAITING FOR DEALER TO RECEIVE PARTS. *SLC

Aug 20, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ON AUG 7, 2000 I WAS ON ROUTE 17, WHEN I ENTERED THE HIGHWAY, MY GAS PEDAL JAMMED AND STARTED EXCELERATING VERY QUICKLY, I WAS DRIVING AT 85 MILES PER HOUR, WITHIN SECONDS OF ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. THANK GOD, I WAS CAPABLE, TO HANDLE THE SITUATION AND WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD SAFELY! I CONTACTED ...

Aug 20, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ON AUG 7, 2000 I WAS ON ROUTE 17, WHEN I ENTERED THE HIGHWAY, MY GAS PEDAL JAMMED AND STARTED EXCELERATING VERY QUICKLY, I WAS DRIVING AT 85 MILES PER HOUR, WITHIN SECONDS OF ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. THANK GOD, I WAS CAPABLE, TO HANDLE THE SITUATION AND WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD SAFELY! I CONTACTED ...

Aug 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE VERY FAST ON ITS OWN. ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED DOWN WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE TO STOP. VEHICLE DROVE ABOUT 3 MILES WHEN CONSUMER HAD A CHANCE TO PLACE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL WHICH EVENTUALLY STOPP...

Aug 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE VERY FAST ON ITS OWN. ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED DOWN WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE TO STOP. VEHICLE DROVE ABOUT 3 MILES WHEN CONSUMER HAD A CHANCE TO PLACE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL WHICH EVENTUALLY STOPP...

Aug 4, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. SHE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT PASSENGER'S TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM RIM. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. SHE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT PASSENGER'S TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM RIM. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. YOU CAN SLOW THE CAR, BY BRAKING, BY 15-20 MPH AND THE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. THE ONLY WAY TO SHUT OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TO HIT THE OFF SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS COULD LEAD TO UNCONTROLLED SP...

Aug 3, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. YOU CAN SLOW THE CAR, BY BRAKING, BY 15-20 MPH AND THE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. THE ONLY WAY TO SHUT OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TO HIT THE OFF SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS COULD LEAD TO UNCONTROLLED SP...

Jul 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON AND CAUSED ABS SYSTEM TO DISENGAGE. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND DEALER IS STILL UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON AND CAUSED ABS SYSTEM TO DISENGAGE. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND DEALER IS STILL UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Feb 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

MAZDA DEALER REFUSES TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST WITH NECESSARY REPAIRS. NO SAFE DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

MAZDA DEALER REFUSES TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST WITH NECESSARY REPAIRS. NO SAFE DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Structure

RECALL99V310002 CONCERNING HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS. DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT A RECALL, AS WELL AS OWNER'S MILES HAVE EXPIRED. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Structure

RECALL99V310002 CONCERNING HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS. DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT A RECALL, AS WELL AS OWNER'S MILES HAVE EXPIRED. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH UNPLUGS CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL

Aug 25, 1999 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH UNPLUGS CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL

Jun 6, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

THIS PROBLEM WAS FIXED BY MY LOCAL MAZDA DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT NO CHARGE TO ME. HOWEVER ,IT IS SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED ON OTHER MODEL YEARS (1992 & 1993) BUT NOT MY PARTICULAR YEAR (1994). I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE REPARED ON ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS TYPE OF WELD ON THE HATCH, IT COULD BE...

Jun 6, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

THIS PROBLEM WAS FIXED BY MY LOCAL MAZDA DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT NO CHARGE TO ME. HOWEVER ,IT IS SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED ON OTHER MODEL YEARS (1992 & 1993) BUT NOT MY PARTICULAR YEAR (1994). I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE REPARED ON ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS TYPE OF WELD ON THE HATCH, IT COULD BE...

May 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

May 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

May 4, 1999 Electrical System Fire

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY ATTACHED GARAGE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON , SOMETIME DURING THE NIGHT THE DASH WAS ON FIRE , SUNDAY AFTERNOON WE WENT TO GET IN THE VEHICLE AND THE ENTIRE DASH WAS BURNED, WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPT AND WAS TOLD WE WERE VERY LUCKY THE VEHICLE DID NOT BLOW THE SIDE OF THE HOUSE O...

May 4, 1999 Electrical System Fire

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY ATTACHED GARAGE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON , SOMETIME DURING THE NIGHT THE DASH WAS ON FIRE , SUNDAY AFTERNOON WE WENT TO GET IN THE VEHICLE AND THE ENTIRE DASH WAS BURNED, WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPT AND WAS TOLD WE WERE VERY LUCKY THE VEHICLE DID NOT BLOW THE SIDE OF THE HOUSE O...

Feb 8, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WOULD POP OUT. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE BOUNCES OR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY/MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHED IN, AND THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED OF ALL PROBLEMS, SOME REPLACEME...

Feb 8, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WOULD POP OUT. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE BOUNCES OR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY/MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHED IN, AND THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED OF ALL PROBLEMS, SOME REPLACEME...

Feb 8, 1999 Parking Brake

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WOULD POP OUT. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE BOUNCES OR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY/MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHED IN, AND THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED OF ALL PROBLEMS, SOME REPLACEME...

Feb 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WOULD POP OUT. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE BOUNCES OR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY/MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHED IN, AND THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED OF ALL PROBLEMS, SOME REPLACEME...

Feb 8, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WOULD POP OUT. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE BOUNCES OR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY/MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHED IN, AND THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED OF ALL PROBLEMS, SOME REPLACEME...

Feb 8, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WOULD POP OUT. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE BOUNCES OR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY/MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHED IN, AND THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED OF ALL PROBLEMS, SOME REPLACEME...

Feb 8, 1999 Parking Brake

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WOULD POP OUT. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE BOUNCES OR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY/MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHED IN, AND THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED OF ALL PROBLEMS, SOME REPLACEME...

Feb 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WOULD POP OUT. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE BOUNCES OR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY/MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHED IN, AND THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED OF ALL PROBLEMS, SOME REPLACEME...

Nov 15, 1998 Tires

TIRE FAILED COMING OFF EXPRESSWAY AT RAMP. THIS TIRE PICKS UP NAILS, GLASS AND OTHER OBJECTS EASILY AND OFTEN.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 2357515 )

Nov 15, 1998 Tires

TIRE FAILED COMING OFF EXPRESSWAY AT RAMP. THIS TIRE PICKS UP NAILS, GLASS AND OTHER OBJECTS EASILY AND OFTEN.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 2357515 )

Aug 6, 1998 Structure

QCONSUMER STATES THAT THE HATCHBACK CYLINDER BROKE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 6, 1998 Structure

QCONSUMER STATES THAT THE HATCHBACK CYLINDER BROKE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Power Train

AFTER 48,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED IT. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Power Train

AFTER 48,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED IT. *AK

Sep 16, 1997 Tires

THE SPARE TIRE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE IS NOT OF THE SAME CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AS THE ORIGINAL TIRES. THE CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE INSTALLING SPARE TIRE. THE SPARE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON A STEEL WHEEL AND THE ORIGINA TIRES ARE MOUNTED ON ALUMINUM WHEELS, WHILE INSTALLING SPARE TIRE AND TIGHTENING THE ...

Sep 16, 1997 Tires

THE SPARE TIRE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE IS NOT OF THE SAME CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AS THE ORIGINAL TIRES. THE CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE INSTALLING SPARE TIRE. THE SPARE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON A STEEL WHEEL AND THE ORIGINA TIRES ARE MOUNTED ON ALUMINUM WHEELS, WHILE INSTALLING SPARE TIRE AND TIGHTENING THE ...

Aug 20, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

SUNROOF: SUN ROOF LATCH CONSTANTLY BREAKS, HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR THE ROOF JUMPS UP AND BENDS. *AK

Aug 20, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

SUNROOF: SUN ROOF LATCH CONSTANTLY BREAKS, HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR THE ROOF JUMPS UP AND BENDS. *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Visibility

BROKEN SUN ROOF WAS OPEN AND THE GLASS JUST FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING. *AK *NLM

Jun 24, 1997 Visibility

BROKEN SUN ROOF WAS OPEN AND THE GLASS JUST FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING. *AK *NLM

Jun 17, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION.

Jun 17, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID SPRAYERS FAILED.

Jun 17, 1997 Structure

DOORS SQUEAKING DUE TO FAILED HINGE.

Jun 17, 1997 Visibility

SUN ROOF LEAKS.

Jun 17, 1997 Structure

HATCH WINDOW/HATCH DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN DUE TO HANDLE STICKING.

Jun 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVE BELT FAILED, CAUSING NOISE.

Jun 17, 1997 Tires

VEHICLE DRIFTS/VIBRATES DUE TO UNBALANCED TIRES.

Jun 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR DRAIN RING FAILED, CAUSING LEAK.

Jun 17, 1997 Suspension

REAR BACKING PLATE FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Jun 17, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGES UPON STARTING.

Jun 17, 1997 Suspension

FRONT SHOCKS WORN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROCK.

Jun 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING DUE TO FAILED ROTORS.

Jun 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING DUE TO FAILED BRAKE PADS.

Jun 17, 1997 Suspension

NOISE IN FRONT WHEEL WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD DUE TO FAILED RADIUS ARM BUSHING.

Jun 17, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION.

Jun 17, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID SPRAYERS FAILED.

Jun 17, 1997 Structure

DOORS SQUEAKING DUE TO FAILED HINGE.

Jun 17, 1997 Visibility

SUN ROOF LEAKS.

Jun 17, 1997 Structure

HATCH WINDOW/HATCH DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN DUE TO HANDLE STICKING.

Jun 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVE BELT FAILED, CAUSING NOISE.

Jun 17, 1997 Tires

VEHICLE DRIFTS/VIBRATES DUE TO UNBALANCED TIRES.

Jun 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR DRAIN RING FAILED, CAUSING LEAK.

Jun 17, 1997 Suspension

REAR BACKING PLATE FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Jun 17, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGES UPON STARTING.

Jun 17, 1997 Suspension

FRONT SHOCKS WORN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROCK.

Jun 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING DUE TO FAILED ROTORS.

Jun 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING DUE TO FAILED BRAKE PADS.

Jun 17, 1997 Suspension

NOISE IN FRONT WHEEL WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD DUE TO FAILED RADIUS ARM BUSHING.

May 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY, TRAVELED TO FLOOR, CAUSED BY CORROSION OF BRAKE PAD RETAINER, RETAINER DETACHED FROM BRAKE PAD, BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *AK

May 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY, TRAVELED TO FLOOR, CAUSED BY CORROSION OF BRAKE PAD RETAINER, RETAINER DETACHED FROM BRAKE PAD, BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *AK

Apr 16, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR VIBRATES.

Apr 16, 1997 Structure

THE DRIVER'S DOOR SQUEAKS/ RUBS AGAINST THE FRAME.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

THE SUN ROOF IS LEAKING.

Apr 16, 1997 Structure

THE REAR HATCH HANDLE STICKS.

Apr 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVE BELT MAKES NOISE.

Apr 16, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR VIBRATES.

Apr 16, 1997 Structure

THE DRIVER'S DOOR SQUEAKS/ RUBS AGAINST THE FRAME.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

THE SUN ROOF IS LEAKING.

Apr 16, 1997 Structure

THE REAR HATCH HANDLE STICKS.

Apr 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVE BELT MAKES NOISE.

Mar 5, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE BRAKES LOCKS UP, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AT LEAST (3) TIMES. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE BRAKES LOCKS UP, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AT LEAST (3) TIMES. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. *AK

Oct 16, 1996 Suspension

REAR END SIFTS DURING ACCELERATION PERIODS. *AK

Oct 16, 1996 Suspension

REAR END SIFTS DURING ACCELERATION PERIODS. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Power Train

REPLACED WHEEL BEARINGS THREE TIMES. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Power Train

REPLACED WHEEL BEARINGS THREE TIMES. *AK

Jul 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT UNDER MODERATE TO HARD BRAKING/MORE NOTICEABLE DURING SNOWY OR RAINY CONDITIONS. *SD

Jul 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT UNDER MODERATE TO HARD BRAKING/MORE NOTICEABLE DURING SNOWY OR RAINY CONDITIONS. *SD

Jun 3, 1996 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER GETS POPPING NOISE ON RADIO INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TURN SIGNALS ARE IN USE.

Jun 3, 1996 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER GETS POPPING NOISE ON RADIO INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TURN SIGNALS ARE IN USE.

May 7, 1996 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED. *SD

May 7, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE. *SD

May 7, 1996 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED. *SD

May 7, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE. *SD

Feb 7, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE , THE THROTTLE IS STICKING. TT

Feb 7, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE , THE THROTTLE IS STICKING. TT

Feb 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER DRIVING THE CAR PRESS ON BRAKE GOES TO THE FLOOR HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE . TT

Feb 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER DRIVING THE CAR PRESS ON BRAKE GOES TO THE FLOOR HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE . TT

Jan 31, 1996 Equipment Fire

AIR CONDITION UNIT STOPPED WORKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Suspension

REPLACE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FOUR TIMES, DUE TO GRINDING NOISE IN THE WHEEL. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Equipment Fire

AIR CONDITION UNIT STOPPED WORKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Suspension

REPLACE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FOUR TIMES, DUE TO GRINDING NOISE IN THE WHEEL. TT

Nov 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER COLLAPSED. RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. TT

Nov 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER COLLAPSED. RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. TT

Nov 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER THINK SHE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SEPARATION . TT CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, HOWEVER NOTHING HAPPENED, CONSUMER APPLIED MORE PRESSURE AND STILL NOTHING HAPPENED, CONSUMER FINALLY SLAMMED ON BRAKES AND COULD FEEL THE ABS KICK IN AND VEHICLE STOPPED, PAVEMENT WAS DR...

Nov 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER THINK SHE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SEPARATION . TT CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, HOWEVER NOTHING HAPPENED, CONSUMER APPLIED MORE PRESSURE AND STILL NOTHING HAPPENED, CONSUMER FINALLY SLAMMED ON BRAKES AND COULD FEEL THE ABS KICK IN AND VEHICLE STOPPED, PAVEMENT WAS DR...

Oct 24, 1995 Wheels

WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. *DSH

Oct 24, 1995 Wheels

WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. *DSH

Jun 23, 1995 Equipment

PLASTIC SEAL ON A/C HOSE FAILED, CAUSING HOSE TO LEAK. *AW

Jun 23, 1995 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. *SD

Jun 23, 1995 Equipment

PLASTIC SEAL ON A/C HOSE FAILED, CAUSING HOSE TO LEAK. *AW

Jun 23, 1995 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. *SD

Mar 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING EMERGENCY STOPPING AT HIGH SPEED VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND SOMETIMES TO LEFT, REPLACE FRONT END BRAKE SYSTEM, TO NO AVAIL, ABS SYSTEM. TT

Mar 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING EMERGENCY STOPPING AT HIGH SPEED VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND SOMETIMES TO LEFT, REPLACE FRONT END BRAKE SYSTEM, TO NO AVAIL, ABS SYSTEM. TT