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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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Oct 24, 2017 Seat Belts 93,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE DID NOT RETRACT COMPLETELY WHEN VEHICLE WAS OFF AND DOOR WAS OPENED. SEAT BELT ONLY RETRACTED 1/3 OF THE WAY AND STAYS THERE. SEAT BELT STILL RETRACTS BACK TO SHOULDER POSITION WHEN KEY IS TURNED.

Oct 24, 2017 Seat Belts 93,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE DID NOT RETRACT COMPLETELY WHEN VEHICLE WAS OFF AND DOOR WAS OPENED. SEAT BELT ONLY RETRACTED 1/3 OF THE WAY AND STAYS THERE. SEAT BELT STILL RETRACTS BACK TO SHOULDER POSITION WHEN KEY IS TURNED.

Aug 28, 2017 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM HAS FAILED. HAD TO UNPLUG BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT MOTORS, BECAUSE THE SEATBELT LOCK WOULDN'T STOP TRYING TO MOVE WHILE IN DRIVE.

Aug 28, 2017 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM HAS FAILED. HAD TO UNPLUG BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT MOTORS, BECAUSE THE SEATBELT LOCK WOULDN'T STOP TRYING TO MOVE WHILE IN DRIVE.

Oct 14, 2012 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT WHEN CLOSING DOOR. APPEARS THAT SOME SORT OF CABLE IS JAMMED SO THAT SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS CORRECTLY. OPENED AND CLOSED DOOR SEVERAL TIMES TO TRY AND REMEDY ISSUE BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. REPLACED SEAT BELT FUSE BUT THAT FAILED TO RESOLVE ISSUE. SEAT BELT IS NOW STUCK IN...

Oct 14, 2012 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT WHEN CLOSING DOOR. APPEARS THAT SOME SORT OF CABLE IS JAMMED SO THAT SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS CORRECTLY. OPENED AND CLOSED DOOR SEVERAL TIMES TO TRY AND REMEDY ISSUE BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. REPLACED SEAT BELT FUSE BUT THAT FAILED TO RESOLVE ISSUE. SEAT BELT IS NOW STUCK IN...

Apr 10, 2012 Seat Belts 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT, WHICH MAY CAUSE IMPROPER RESTRAINT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE...

Apr 10, 2012 Seat Belts 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT, WHICH MAY CAUSE IMPROPER RESTRAINT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE...

Mar 23, 2007 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED ON 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE. COST TO REPLACED OVER $1000.00. MAZDA RECALLED THE SAME PROBLEM ON 1994 323. THE 323 AND PROTEGE ARE THE SAME IN BODY STYLE AND DESIGN.*AK

Mar 23, 2007 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED ON 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE. COST TO REPLACED OVER $1000.00. MAZDA RECALLED THE SAME PROBLEM ON 1994 323. THE 323 AND PROTEGE ARE THE SAME IN BODY STYLE AND DESIGN.*AK

Mar 9, 2007 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

I HAVE A /94 MAZDA PROTEGE, IT HAS THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN # 97V211000. I CONTACTED MAZDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VIN NUMBER. IT HAS ALL OF THE DESCRIBED SYMPTOMS. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE AUTOMATIC RETRACTION MECHANISM. DO I HAV...

Mar 9, 2007 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

I HAVE A /94 MAZDA PROTEGE, IT HAS THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN # 97V211000. I CONTACTED MAZDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VIN NUMBER. IT HAS ALL OF THE DESCRIBED SYMPTOMS. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE AUTOMATIC RETRACTION MECHANISM. DO I HAV...

Mar 30, 2006 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ADJUSTMENT FAILURE IN ALL THE SEAT BELTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE SEATBELTS WOULD NOT LOCK IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOTH AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND A SERVICE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELTS NEEDE...

Mar 30, 2006 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ADJUSTMENT FAILURE IN ALL THE SEAT BELTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE SEATBELTS WOULD NOT LOCK IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOTH AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND A SERVICE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELTS NEEDE...

Mar 3, 2006 Seat Belts

ISSUE WITH SEAT BELTS IN 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE LX. AT TIMES, FRONT SEAT BELTS CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN WHEN FOOT IS LIFTED FROM BRAKE PEDAL AFTER A SUDDEN STOP. IT GETS SO TIGHT THAT BELT HAS TO BE UNBUCKLED. IT IS A SCARY SITUATION AND NOT VERY SAFE. *NM

Mar 3, 2006 Seat Belts

ISSUE WITH SEAT BELTS IN 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE LX. AT TIMES, FRONT SEAT BELTS CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN WHEN FOOT IS LIFTED FROM BRAKE PEDAL AFTER A SUDDEN STOP. IT GETS SO TIGHT THAT BELT HAS TO BE UNBUCKLED. IT IS A SCARY SITUATION AND NOT VERY SAFE. *NM

Oct 14, 2004 Seat Belts

I HAVE A 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE LX WITH THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT UPON OPENING THE DOOR. ON TOP OF THIS BEING A VERY ANNOYING DEVELOPMENT, IT ALSO CREATES AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD IF I'M INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND AM TRYING TO EXIT THE CAR. THERE IS AN EMERGENCY RELEASE, ...

Oct 14, 2004 Seat Belts

I HAVE A 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE LX WITH THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT UPON OPENING THE DOOR. ON TOP OF THIS BEING A VERY ANNOYING DEVELOPMENT, IT ALSO CREATES AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD IF I'M INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND AM TRYING TO EXIT THE CAR. THERE IS AN EMERGENCY RELEASE, ...

Jan 14, 2004 Seat Belts 239,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE ACTIVE SHOULDER BELT SEAT BELT MECHANISM WORKS INTERMITTENLY WHEN OPENING DOOR. DRIVERS SIDE HAS NOT WORKED WHEN DOOR IS OPENED ON A FEW OCCASIONS.*AK

Jan 14, 2004 Seat Belts 239,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE ACTIVE SHOULDER BELT SEAT BELT MECHANISM WORKS INTERMITTENLY WHEN OPENING DOOR. DRIVERS SIDE HAS NOT WORKED WHEN DOOR IS OPENED ON A FEW OCCASIONS.*AK

Sep 6, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

CANNOT UNLOCK BACK DOORS WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. ALSO BECOME STUCK IN WARM WEATHER. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE. TOOK BACK TO DEALER 4 TIME THE DOORS WOULD WORK FINE FOR A FEW DAY THEN BECOME JAMMED AGAIN. I GAVE UP.*AK

Sep 6, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

CANNOT UNLOCK BACK DOORS WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. ALSO BECOME STUCK IN WARM WEATHER. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE. TOOK BACK TO DEALER 4 TIME THE DOORS WOULD WORK FINE FOR A FEW DAY THEN BECOME JAMMED AGAIN. I GAVE UP.*AK

Aug 26, 2003 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

BOTH FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINTS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. THE RESTRAINTS DO NOT RETRACT. I HAVE HAD THEM FIXED AT LEAST 3 TO 4 TIMES DURING THE WARRANTY. *NLM

Aug 26, 2003 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

BOTH FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINTS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. THE RESTRAINTS DO NOT RETRACT. I HAVE HAD THEM FIXED AT LEAST 3 TO 4 TIMES DURING THE WARRANTY. *NLM

Sep 24, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT FEEL SNUG ENOUGH AND THE FASTEN SEAT BELT INDICATOR CONSTANTLY BEEPS. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DLR WHO ADVISED THE "CENTER CONSOLE RETRACTOR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY" IS DEFECTIVE. NLM

Sep 24, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT FEEL SNUG ENOUGH AND THE FASTEN SEAT BELT INDICATOR CONSTANTLY BEEPS. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DLR WHO ADVISED THE "CENTER CONSOLE RETRACTOR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY" IS DEFECTIVE. NLM

Aug 13, 2002 Seat Belts

WHEN OPENING DRIVER'S DOOR AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SEAT COLLAPSED WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED FORCEFULLY.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Seat Belts

WHEN OPENING DRIVER'S DOOR AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SEAT COLLAPSED WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED FORCEFULLY.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER STRAP IS BROKEN. IT MOVES ON A MOTORIZED TRACK AND THE MOTOR DOESN'T WORK SO THE STRAP IS STUCK MORE THAN HALF WAY TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD. MAZDA WON'T FIX IT WITHOUT PAYMENT BECAUSE OF MY MILEAGE IS BEYOND EXTENDED WARRANTIES. THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MILEAGE. THEY WANT $...

Sep 6, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER STRAP IS BROKEN. IT MOVES ON A MOTORIZED TRACK AND THE MOTOR DOESN'T WORK SO THE STRAP IS STUCK MORE THAN HALF WAY TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD. MAZDA WON'T FIX IT WITHOUT PAYMENT BECAUSE OF MY MILEAGE IS BEYOND EXTENDED WARRANTIES. THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MILEAGE. THEY WANT $...

Dec 15, 2000 Seat Belts

ACTIVE SHOULDER BELT SEAT BELT MECHANISM FAILS TO MOVE WHEN OPENING DOOR. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Seat Belts

ACTIVE SHOULDER BELT SEAT BELT MECHANISM FAILS TO MOVE WHEN OPENING DOOR. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS WILL ONLY ROLL BACK ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY THEN STOPS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE EXACTLY THE SAME IN DESCRIPTION AS THAT OF A RECALL (CAMPAIGN NUMBER 97V211000 ON THE MAZDA 323 BUILT THAT SAME YEAR. THE SEAT BELT MOTOR AND TRACK ASSEMBLY COSTS $600 AT THE DEA...

Nov 21, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS WILL ONLY ROLL BACK ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY THEN STOPS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE EXACTLY THE SAME IN DESCRIPTION AS THAT OF A RECALL (CAMPAIGN NUMBER 97V211000 ON THE MAZDA 323 BUILT THAT SAME YEAR. THE SEAT BELT MOTOR AND TRACK ASSEMBLY COSTS $600 AT THE DEA...

Oct 11, 2000 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RETRAINT IS GETTING STUCK AND WHEN GETTING IN OR OUT I GET HIT IN THE HEAD. *AK

Oct 11, 2000 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RETRAINT IS GETTING STUCK AND WHEN GETTING IN OR OUT I GET HIT IN THE HEAD. *AK

Oct 10, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS ON THE MAZDA PROTOGE IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE MAZDA DEALER WOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM ON MY CAR. AND IF THERE WAS RECALL ON IT BEFORE.

Oct 10, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS ON THE MAZDA PROTOGE IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE MAZDA DEALER WOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM ON MY CAR. AND IF THERE WAS RECALL ON IT BEFORE.

Jun 6, 2000 Seat Belts

SEATBELT LIGHT AND AUDIO SIGNAL ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING ALTHOUGH SEATBELT IS FASTENED. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Seat Belts

SEATBELT LIGHT AND AUDIO SIGNAL ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING ALTHOUGH SEATBELT IS FASTENED. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Power Train

BOTH RUBBER CV B00TS WERE BROKEN, AND BOTH SIDES OF FRONT AXLE PRACTICALLY SHEARED OFF. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Mar 22, 2000 Power Train

BOTH RUBBER CV B00TS WERE BROKEN, AND BOTH SIDES OF FRONT AXLE PRACTICALLY SHEARED OFF. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Mar 22, 2000 Power Train

BOTH RUBBER CV B00TS WERE BROKEN, AND BOTH SIDES OF FRONT AXLE PRACTICALLY SHEARED OFF. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Mar 22, 2000 Power Train

BOTH RUBBER CV B00TS WERE BROKEN, AND BOTH SIDES OF FRONT AXLE PRACTICALLY SHEARED OFF. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Mar 20, 2000 Seat Belts

MOTOR SEAT BELTS ON BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE FAILED TO OPERATE WITHIN 31,000 MILES OF WEARS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS CONSUMER PAID FOR THE REPAIRS. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Seat Belts

MOTOR SEAT BELTS ON BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE FAILED TO OPERATE WITHIN 31,000 MILES OF WEARS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS CONSUMER PAID FOR THE REPAIRS. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING SEAT BELT LIGHT FLASHES AND BEEPS, BUT WHEN LEANING FORWARD IT SHUTS OFF. WAS IN A REARENDED ACCIDENT ON 3-15-2000, AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE. ALSO, WHEN OPENING THE DOOR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE OR SLIDE FORWARD. WILL HAVE TO MANUALLY RELEASE IT IN ORDER TO GET OUT ...

Mar 16, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING SEAT BELT LIGHT FLASHES AND BEEPS, BUT WHEN LEANING FORWARD IT SHUTS OFF. WAS IN A REARENDED ACCIDENT ON 3-15-2000, AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE. ALSO, WHEN OPENING THE DOOR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE OR SLIDE FORWARD. WILL HAVE TO MANUALLY RELEASE IT IN ORDER TO GET OUT ...

Feb 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PUMP LEAKED. YH

Feb 10, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE DEVELOPED CV JOINT PROBLEMS. YH

Feb 10, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PUMP LEAKED. YH

Feb 10, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE DEVELOPED CV JOINT PROBLEMS. YH

Feb 8, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE SURGES WHEN VEHICLE STOPS. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, BUT UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML . THE DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED AGAIN IN EARLY SEPT. 2000, DLR HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE FOWARD FAR ENOUGH TO HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT.

Feb 8, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE SURGES WHEN VEHICLE STOPS. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, BUT UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML . THE DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED AGAIN IN EARLY SEPT. 2000, DLR HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE FOWARD FAR ENOUGH TO HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT.

Oct 29, 1999 Electrical System

DRAINS BATTERY, HAVE UNHOOK TILL TEMPERATURE RISES.

Oct 29, 1999 Electrical System

DRAINS BATTERY, HAVE UNHOOK TILL TEMPERATURE RISES.

Sep 30, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEATBELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN TURNING ON IGNITION OR OPENING DOOR SEATBELT TRACKING WILL STOP BEFORE IT CONNECTS. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEATBELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN TURNING ON IGNITION OR OPENING DOOR SEATBELT TRACKING WILL STOP BEFORE IT CONNECTS. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO RETRACT TO ALLOW DRIVER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND LEAVING THE DRIVER WITHOUT A SHOULDER RESTRAINT, RECALL ISSUED BUT VEHICLE NOT COVER DUE TO MANUFACTURING DATE. NLM

Aug 2, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO RETRACT TO ALLOW DRIVER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND LEAVING THE DRIVER WITHOUT A SHOULDER RESTRAINT, RECALL ISSUED BUT VEHICLE NOT COVER DUE TO MANUFACTURING DATE. NLM

Jul 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADERS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE HEADERS TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT OUT. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADERS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE HEADERS TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT OUT. *AK

May 20, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, SAFETY LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND SEAT BELT BEEPER IS ON. *AK

May 20, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, SAFETY LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND SEAT BELT BEEPER IS ON. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT LODGED HALF-WAY BACK AS CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. SUBSEQUENTKY, THE MOTOR BROKE, THE CABLE CAME OUT OF THE TRACK. CURRENTLY, THE LATCH IS LODGED ND CANNOT BE MOVED IN APOSITION THA TCONSUMER CAN USE SHOULDER BELT. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT LODGED HALF-WAY BACK AS CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. SUBSEQUENTKY, THE MOTOR BROKE, THE CABLE CAME OUT OF THE TRACK. CURRENTLY, THE LATCH IS LODGED ND CANNOT BE MOVED IN APOSITION THA TCONSUMER CAN USE SHOULDER BELT. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT LODGED HALF-WAY BACK AS CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. SUBSEQUENTKY, THE MOTOR BROKE, THE CABLE CAME OUT OF THE TRACK. CURRENTLY, THE LATCH IS LODGED ND CANNOT BE MOVED IN APOSITION THA TCONSUMER CAN USE SHOULDER BELT. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT LODGED HALF-WAY BACK AS CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. SUBSEQUENTKY, THE MOTOR BROKE, THE CABLE CAME OUT OF THE TRACK. CURRENTLY, THE LATCH IS LODGED ND CANNOT BE MOVED IN APOSITION THA TCONSUMER CAN USE SHOULDER BELT. *AK

Mar 17, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE REPAIRED TWICE,PASSENGER SIDE NOT REPAIRED

Mar 17, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE REPAIRED TWICE,PASSENGER SIDE NOT REPAIRED

Feb 15, 1999 Electrical System

I WAS AN HOUR AWAY FROM HOME WHEN MY HEADLIGHTS STARTED GOING DIM, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULDN'T WORK ON HIGH SPEED. AFTER THE CAR DIED WE WENT AND GOT A NEW ALTERNATOR AND PUT ON IT, AFTER THAT, IT DROVE FOR ABOUT 5 MILES AND THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED GOING DIM AND THE CAR WOULD CUT IN AND OUT. TH...

Feb 15, 1999 Electrical System

I WAS AN HOUR AWAY FROM HOME WHEN MY HEADLIGHTS STARTED GOING DIM, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULDN'T WORK ON HIGH SPEED. AFTER THE CAR DIED WE WENT AND GOT A NEW ALTERNATOR AND PUT ON IT, AFTER THAT, IT DROVE FOR ABOUT 5 MILES AND THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED GOING DIM AND THE CAR WOULD CUT IN AND OUT. TH...

Jan 20, 1999 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR HAS STOPPED WORKING TWO TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR HAS STOPPED WORKING TWO TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE DIED OUT, CONSUMER COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO START BACK UP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER'S REPAIR SHOP, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE DIED OUT, CONSUMER COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO START BACK UP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER'S REPAIR SHOP, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 10, 1999 Seat Belts

WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND VEHICLE IS STOPPED, DRIVER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELT WILL OPEN AND SHUT ITSELF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, AND THE DOOR IS OPENED ABOUT HALF OF THE TIME THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT OPEN.

Jan 10, 1999 Seat Belts

WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND VEHICLE IS STOPPED, DRIVER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELT WILL OPEN AND SHUT ITSELF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, AND THE DOOR IS OPENED ABOUT HALF OF THE TIME THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT OPEN.

Jan 4, 1999 Seat Belts

AFTER PRESSING THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BUTTON ON DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT, THE BELT WILL NOT INSERT INTO THE LATCH. MECHANISM IN LATCH IS BROKEN AND ENTIRE LATCH MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 4, 1999 Seat Belts

AFTER PRESSING THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BUTTON ON DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT, THE BELT WILL NOT INSERT INTO THE LATCH. MECHANISM IN LATCH IS BROKEN AND ENTIRE LATCH MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Power Train

THE REAR AXLE AND CV JOINTS ARE CORRODED AND ABOUT TO BREAK. WHILE DRIVING, IF THEY WERE TO BREAK, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Power Train

THE REAR AXLE AND CV JOINTS ARE CORRODED AND ABOUT TO BREAK. WHILE DRIVING, IF THEY WERE TO BREAK, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Power Train

THE REAR AXLE AND CV JOINTS ARE CORRODED AND ABOUT TO BREAK. WHILE DRIVING, IF THEY WERE TO BREAK, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Power Train

THE REAR AXLE AND CV JOINTS ARE CORRODED AND ABOUT TO BREAK. WHILE DRIVING, IF THEY WERE TO BREAK, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 19, 1998 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TOP OF PASSENGER SEAT WENT BACK. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS LOOKING AT THE SKY WHILE DRIVING AND COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING. CAR WENT INTO A GUARDRAIL ON THE HIGHWAY. CAR WAS TOTALED. *AK

Nov 19, 1998 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TOP OF PASSENGER SEAT WENT BACK. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS LOOKING AT THE SKY WHILE DRIVING AND COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING. CAR WENT INTO A GUARDRAIL ON THE HIGHWAY. CAR WAS TOTALED. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH GAVE CONSUMER ANY IDEA THE THE RADIATOR WAS OVERHEATING, AND THIS CAUSED THE RADIATOR TO CRACK. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH GAVE CONSUMER ANY IDEA THE THE RADIATOR WAS OVERHEATING, AND THIS CAUSED THE RADIATOR TO CRACK. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 19, 1998 Wheels

OWNER SOLD WRONG LUGNUT SET FOR ALLOYWHEELS.

Sep 19, 1998 Wheels

OWNER SOLD WRONG LUGNUT SET FOR ALLOYWHEELS.

Mar 17, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END NOISE/INSTABILITY WHILE TURNING.

Mar 17, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END NOISE/INSTABILITY WHILE TURNING.

Jan 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING SMOKE AND FUMES.

Jan 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING SMOKE AND FUMES.

Mar 4, 1997 Unknown Or Other

DASH BROAD PANEL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED, COULD NOT SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.

Mar 4, 1997 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILED.

Mar 4, 1997 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER FAILED.

Mar 4, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PASSAGE AREA WAS CORRODED.

Mar 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY AND NOISILY.

Mar 4, 1997 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND IDLES HIGH.

Mar 4, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS MAKE A SCRUBBING AND CLINKING SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT.

Mar 4, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

POOR GAS MILEAGE, APPROXIMATELY TWELVE MILES TO A GALLON.

Mar 4, 1997 Unknown Or Other

DASH BROAD PANEL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED, COULD NOT SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.

Mar 4, 1997 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILED.

Mar 4, 1997 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER FAILED.

Mar 4, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PASSAGE AREA WAS CORRODED.

Mar 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY AND NOISILY.

Mar 4, 1997 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND IDLES HIGH.

Mar 4, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS MAKE A SCRUBBING AND CLINKING SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT.

Mar 4, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

POOR GAS MILEAGE, APPROXIMATELY TWELVE MILES TO A GALLON.

Feb 11, 1997 Structure

WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE CAR VIBRATES, TOOK TO DEALER, PUT IN MODIFIED MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Structure

WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE CAR VIBRATES, TOOK TO DEALER, PUT IN MODIFIED MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Seat Belts

EA94-039 ACTIVE, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, SAFETY LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND SEAT BELT BEEPER IS ON. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Seat Belts

EA94-039 ACTIVE, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, SAFETY LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND SEAT BELT BEEPER IS ON. *AK

Sep 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE HIT SOME GRAVEL, OVERCORRECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOST CONTROL OF CAR, WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES CAR WENT INTO A COMPELETE CIRCLE AND HIT AN OAK TREE. BELIEVES BRAKES LOCKED UP. VEHICLE HAS ABS.*AK

Sep 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE HIT SOME GRAVEL, OVERCORRECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOST CONTROL OF CAR, WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES CAR WENT INTO A COMPELETE CIRCLE AND HIT AN OAK TREE. BELIEVES BRAKES LOCKED UP. VEHICLE HAS ABS.*AK

Jul 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE CAR. SOURCE UNKNOWN.

Jul 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE CAR. SOURCE UNKNOWN.

Jul 24, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIRBAG IN AN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *AW

Jul 24, 1996 Seats

PROBLEM W/REAR SEAT.

Jul 24, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIRBAG IN AN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *AW

Jul 24, 1996 Seats

PROBLEM W/REAR SEAT.

Jun 18, 1996 Suspension

STRUT MAKES POPPING NOISE. *DH

Jun 18, 1996 Suspension

STRUT MAKES POPPING NOISE. *DH

Feb 20, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKS FROM GAS TANK HOSE. *DSH

Feb 20, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKS FROM GAS TANK HOSE. *DSH

Jan 18, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED ON THREE OCCASIONS. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED ON THREE OCCASIONS. TT

Dec 21, 1995 Visibility

NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR MANUFACTURED WINTERIZED WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 21, 1995 Visibility

NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR MANUFACTURED WINTERIZED WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GAS/BRAKE PEDAL DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER, CAUSING THEM TO BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY. *SD

Dec 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GAS/BRAKE PEDAL DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER, CAUSING THEM TO BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY. *SD

Nov 30, 1995 Electrical System

THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING.TT CONSUMER STATES VEHICE OFTEN STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN AS CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP, THERE IS NO WARNING, IT JUST STALLS, IT WILL START EASILY, ON TWO OCCASIONS THERE WAS ALMOST AN ACCIDENT.*JB

Nov 30, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING.TT CONSUMER STATES VEHICE OFTEN STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN AS CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP, THERE IS NO WARNING, IT JUST STALLS, IT WILL START EASILY, ON TWO OCCASIONS THERE WAS ALMOST AN ACCIDENT.*JB

Nov 30, 1995 Electrical System

THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING.TT CONSUMER STATES VEHICE OFTEN STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN AS CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP, THERE IS NO WARNING, IT JUST STALLS, IT WILL START EASILY, ON TWO OCCASIONS THERE WAS ALMOST AN ACCIDENT.*JB

Nov 30, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING.TT CONSUMER STATES VEHICE OFTEN STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN AS CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP, THERE IS NO WARNING, IT JUST STALLS, IT WILL START EASILY, ON TWO OCCASIONS THERE WAS ALMOST AN ACCIDENT.*JB

Nov 13, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 30-40 MPH, DRIVER MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO RETRACT, RESULT ALLOWED TO HIT STEERING COLUMN. TT

Nov 13, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 30-40 MPH, DRIVER MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO RETRACT, RESULT ALLOWED TO HIT STEERING COLUMN. TT

Nov 2, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM WILL ILLUMINATE WHILE SEAT BELT IS WORN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Nov 2, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM WILL ILLUMINATE WHILE SEAT BELT IS WORN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Nov 1, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

PE95-044 ACTIVE, SMEEL OF CHEMCIALS WHEN REFUELING VEHICLE, POOR GAS MILEAGE. TT

Nov 1, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

PE95-044 ACTIVE, SMEEL OF CHEMCIALS WHEN REFUELING VEHICLE, POOR GAS MILEAGE. TT

Oct 3, 1995 Structure

TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY UP. TT

Oct 3, 1995 Structure

TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY UP. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Electrical System

AUTO STALLS OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Electrical System

AUTO STALLS OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. TT

Aug 7, 1995 Structure

VEHICLES REAR TRUNK DOES NOT HAVE ANY TYPE OF HOLDING SYSTEM.IT FELL ON THEM SEVERAL TIMES AND CAUSED INJURIES.TRUNK IS VERY HEAVY. TT

Aug 7, 1995 Structure

VEHICLES REAR TRUNK DOES NOT HAVE ANY TYPE OF HOLDING SYSTEM.IT FELL ON THEM SEVERAL TIMES AND CAUSED INJURIES.TRUNK IS VERY HEAVY. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Tires

FRONT TIRES ON VEHICLE HAVE WORN EXCESSIVELY AFTER 22K MILES. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Tires

FRONT TIRES ON VEHICLE HAVE WORN EXCESSIVELY AFTER 22K MILES. TT

May 30, 1995 Structure

SOME TIME THE DOOR LOCK AUTOMATIC WHEN RAIN OR WET IS HARD TO OPEN HAD TO ROLL DOWN WINDOW TO GET OUT. TT

May 30, 1995 Structure

SOME TIME THE DOOR LOCK AUTOMATIC WHEN RAIN OR WET IS HARD TO OPEN HAD TO ROLL DOWN WINDOW TO GET OUT. TT

May 18, 1995 Power Train

DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INTO REVERSE GEAR. *W

May 18, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, THE GUIDE ROD BROKE, WHICH CONNECTS STEERING WHEEL TO TIRE SNAPPED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND NEARLY HITTING A BUS. TT

May 18, 1995 Power Train

DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INTO REVERSE GEAR. *W

May 18, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, THE GUIDE ROD BROKE, WHICH CONNECTS STEERING WHEEL TO TIRE SNAPPED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND NEARLY HITTING A BUS. TT

May 3, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

WAS HIT IN THE REAR AND WENT FORWARD, SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD, HIT THE RIGHT SIDE OF FACE. TT

May 3, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

WAS HIT IN THE REAR AND WENT FORWARD, SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD, HIT THE RIGHT SIDE OF FACE. TT

Mar 2, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILS TO RESTRAIN DRIVER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. TT

Mar 2, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILS TO ENGAGE RESTRAINING DRIVER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 2, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILS TO RESTRAIN DRIVER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. TT

Mar 2, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILS TO ENGAGE RESTRAINING DRIVER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 8, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

STOPPED TO GET GAS TURNED THE GAS CAP AND FLAMES SHOT OUT FROM TANK. TT

Feb 8, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

STOPPED TO GET GAS TURNED THE GAS CAP AND FLAMES SHOT OUT FROM TANK. TT

Feb 8, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

STOPPED TO GET GAS TURNED THE GAS CAP AND FLAMES SHOT OUT FROM TANK. TT

Feb 8, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

STOPPED TO GET GAS TURNED THE GAS CAP AND FLAMES SHOT OUT FROM TANK. TT

Feb 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY WHEN APPLIED CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING/INOPERATIVE. CLUTCH SQUEAKY NOISE AND LOOSE/FREE PEDAL MOVEMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE

Feb 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY WHEN APPLIED CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING/INOPERATIVE. CLUTCH SQUEAKY NOISE AND LOOSE/FREE PEDAL MOVEMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE

Feb 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY WHEN APPLIED CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING/INOPERATIVE. CLUTCH SQUEAKY NOISE AND LOOSE/FREE PEDAL MOVEMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE

Feb 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY WHEN APPLIED CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING/INOPERATIVE. CLUTCH SQUEAKY NOISE AND LOOSE/FREE PEDAL MOVEMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE

Jan 17, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT SHOULDER LATCH HARNESS IS RIGIDLY MOUNTED AND DOES NOT YIELD PRESSURE, WIFE FORCIBLY STRUCK HEAD AGAINST LATCH, RESULTING IN HEADACHES/NAUSEA. *AK

Jan 17, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT SHOULDER LATCH HARNESS IS RIGIDLY MOUNTED AND DOES NOT YIELD PRESSURE, WIFE FORCIBLY STRUCK HEAD AGAINST LATCH, RESULTING IN HEADACHES/NAUSEA. *AK