Problem Breakdown
Compare to Other Years
AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL. STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO REV UP QUITE HIGH WHILE STILL STAYING IN NEUTRAL UNTIL, SUDDENLY THE TRANSMISSION WILL KICK INTO GEAR AND "BURN RUBBER" CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD IN AN "UNCON...
AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL. STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO REV UP QUITE HIGH WHILE STILL STAYING IN NEUTRAL UNTIL, SUDDENLY THE TRANSMISSION WILL KICK INTO GEAR AND "BURN RUBBER" CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD IN AN "UNCON...
BRAKE CALIPER IS HANGING OUT, CAUSING HUB CAP TO MELT ONTO THE TIRE.*AK
BRAKE CALIPER IS HANGING OUT, CAUSING HUB CAP TO MELT ONTO THE TIRE.*AK
SUBFRAME WELDS BROKE AND FRAME DROPPED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. NO INJURIES. THERE IS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED.*JBSUBFRAME MOUNTING BOLTS/BRACKETS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR MOUNTS CAUSING THE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE TO FALL BACKWARD AND MAKE STEERING IMPOSSIBLE. *JG
SUBFRAME WELDS BROKE AND FRAME DROPPED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. NO INJURIES. THERE IS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED.*JBSUBFRAME MOUNTING BOLTS/BRACKETS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR MOUNTS CAUSING THE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE TO FALL BACKWARD AND MAKE STEERING IMPOSSIBLE. *JG
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
BOLT INTACT, MOUNT FAILED, METAL FAILURE. *AK
BOLT INTACT, MOUNT FAILED, METAL FAILURE. *AK
WHILE SITTING ON DRIVER'S SIDE WITH CHILDREN SITTING IN REAR SEAT, A PERSON ALERTED CONSUMER THAT ONE OF THE CHILDREN GOT STUCK BETWEEN WINDOW OF VEHICLE, WHERE POWER WINDOW COULD NOT BE ACTIVATED. *AK
WHILE SITTING ON DRIVER'S SIDE WITH CHILDREN SITTING IN REAR SEAT, A PERSON ALERTED CONSUMER THAT ONE OF THE CHILDREN GOT STUCK BETWEEN WINDOW OF VEHICLE, WHERE POWER WINDOW COULD NOT BE ACTIVATED. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION RMPS WOULD RUN HIGH. THEN, SOON AFTER VEHICLE WOULD STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION RMPS WOULD RUN HIGH. THEN, SOON AFTER VEHICLE WOULD STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE BECAME VERY HOT/STALLED AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP DUE TO THE TFI IGNITION MODULE BEING TOO CLOSE AND MOUNTED ON THE SIDE OF THE DISTRIBUTOR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE BECAME VERY HOT/STALLED AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP DUE TO THE TFI IGNITION MODULE BEING TOO CLOSE AND MOUNTED ON THE SIDE OF THE DISTRIBUTOR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WINDSHIELD IS CRACKED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. CONSUMER STATED SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE AS IT IS, AND SHE WANTS TO FILL OUT A SAFETY COMPLAINT. *AK
WINDSHIELD IS CRACKED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. CONSUMER STATED SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE AS IT IS, AND SHE WANTS TO FILL OUT A SAFETY COMPLAINT. *AK
RE CENTURY INFANT SEAT SMARTFIT PLU MODEL # 4529STC, BABY'S HEAD SWINGS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE SLEEPING BECAUSE ANGLE OF SEAT IS MORE OF A SITTING POSITION; AS A RESULT, BABY HAS PINCHED NERVE IN NECK AREA AND RECEIVING MEDICAL TREATMENT; ALSO BABY'S CHEEKS HAVE BRUISES FROM PLASTIC BUCKLES. *AK
RE CENTURY INFANT SEAT SMARTFIT PLU MODEL # 4529STC, BABY'S HEAD SWINGS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE SLEEPING BECAUSE ANGLE OF SEAT IS MORE OF A SITTING POSITION; AS A RESULT, BABY HAS PINCHED NERVE IN NECK AREA AND RECEIVING MEDICAL TREATMENT; ALSO BABY'S CHEEKS HAVE BRUISES FROM PLASTIC BUCKLES. *AK
REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS AND NUTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. NLM (RECALL #98S36) 98V-323.
REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS AND NUTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. NLM (RECALL #98S36) 98V-323.
RECALL 98S36 FRONT BODY MOUNTS ON THE REAR CORNER OF THE SUBFRAME NOT YET REPAIRED DUE TO DEALER SCHEDULING PROBLEM.
RECALL 98S36 FRONT BODY MOUNTS ON THE REAR CORNER OF THE SUBFRAME NOT YET REPAIRED DUE TO DEALER SCHEDULING PROBLEM.
RECALL COMPONENT OF SUBFRAME MOUNTS POSSIBLY CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND VEHICLE ROLLOVER AND INJURY, CONSUMER NOTIFIED AFTER INCIDENT OF RECALL.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
RECALL COMPONENT OF SUBFRAME MOUNTS POSSIBLY CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND VEHICLE ROLLOVER AND INJURY, CONSUMER NOTIFIED AFTER INCIDENT OF RECALL.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
DIFFICULTY HAVING SUBFRAME MOUNT NUTS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, DUE TO DEALERSHIP/MANUFACTURER PROBLEMS. (98V-323)
DIFFICULTY HAVING SUBFRAME MOUNT NUTS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, DUE TO DEALERSHIP/MANUFACTURER PROBLEMS. (98V-323)
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION'S COOLING UNIT AND LINES. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE/SHAKE AND STALL. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT VEHICLE IN REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *ML
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION'S COOLING UNIT AND LINES. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE/SHAKE AND STALL. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT VEHICLE IN REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *ML
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION'S COOLING UNIT AND LINES. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE/SHAKE AND STALL. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT VEHICLE IN REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *ML
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION'S COOLING UNIT AND LINES. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE/SHAKE AND STALL. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT VEHICLE IN REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *ML
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 TO 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE SUB-FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE REAR CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH SUPPORTS THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO, POOR STEERING. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 TO 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE SUB-FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE REAR CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH SUPPORTS THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO, POOR STEERING. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 TO 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE SUB-FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE REAR CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH SUPPORTS THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO, POOR STEERING. *AK
BOLT IN THE SEAT IS BROKEN, CAUSING THE CONSUMER'S SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN DRIVING. WHEN CONSUMER STOPS THE SEAT WILL MOVE, AND CAN HEAR SOME NOISE COMING FROM THE SEAT, AS IF THE MOTOR IN THE SEAT IS RUNNING, BUT THE SEAT IS BROKE. *AK
TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT, CAUSING TRANSMISSION NOT TO SHIFT INTO GEAR AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATES/STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *AK
THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION SEPARATED FROM EACH OTHER, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 TO 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE SUB-FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE REAR CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH SUPPORTS THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO, POOR STEERING. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 TO 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE SUB-FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE REAR CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH SUPPORTS THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO, POOR STEERING. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 TO 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE SUB-FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE REAR CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH SUPPORTS THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO, POOR STEERING. *AK
BOLT IN THE SEAT IS BROKEN, CAUSING THE CONSUMER'S SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN DRIVING. WHEN CONSUMER STOPS THE SEAT WILL MOVE, AND CAN HEAR SOME NOISE COMING FROM THE SEAT, AS IF THE MOTOR IN THE SEAT IS RUNNING, BUT THE SEAT IS BROKE. *AK
TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT, CAUSING TRANSMISSION NOT TO SHIFT INTO GEAR AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATES/STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *AK
THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION SEPARATED FROM EACH OTHER, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT SEAT FELL APART.
SEAT SEAT FELL APART.
REAR SUBFRAME BROKE AWAY AT THE LOWER BODY MOUNTS WITH NO PREVIOUS INDICATION. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF RECALL NOTICE 92S61 WITH FORD MANUFACTURER, WHICH IS THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER IS REPLACING THE BOLTS TO THE BODY OF THE CAR. *AK
REAR SUBFRAME BROKE AWAY AT THE LOWER BODY MOUNTS WITH NO PREVIOUS INDICATION. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF RECALL NOTICE 92S61 WITH FORD MANUFACTURER, WHICH IS THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER IS REPLACING THE BOLTS TO THE BODY OF THE CAR. *AK
THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE BUCKLE SEPARATING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK *SLC
THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE BUCKLE SEPARATING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK *SLC
PAINT IS FADED.
PAINT IS FADED.
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. *AK AFTER VEHICLE STALLS, IT STARTS RIGHT UP, DEALER CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. *AK AFTER VEHICLE STALLS, IT STARTS RIGHT UP, DEALER CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM. *SLC
THE DIGITAL COMPUTER WENT DIM ON THE SPEED ODOMETER. CONSUMER STATES SPEED CAN NOT BE READ DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO READ. *SLC
THE DIGITAL COMPUTER WENT DIM ON THE SPEED ODOMETER. CONSUMER STATES SPEED CAN NOT BE READ DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO READ. *SLC
THE DIGITAL COMPUTER WENT DIM ON THE SPEED ODOMETER. CONSUMER STATES SPEED CAN NOT BE READ DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO READ. *SLC
THE DIGITAL COMPUTER WENT DIM ON THE SPEED ODOMETER. CONSUMER STATES SPEED CAN NOT BE READ DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO READ. *SLC
ELECTRICAL FIRE AT MAIN WIRING HARNESS, WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER COULD SMELL SMOKE, LATER CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT AND VEHICLE STALLED. *SLC
ELECTRICAL FIRE AT MAIN WIRING HARNESS, WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER COULD SMELL SMOKE, LATER CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT AND VEHICLE STALLED. *SLC
ENGINE SURGES INTERMITTENTLY. *DSH
ENGINE SURGES INTERMITTENTLY. *DSH
IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. *SD
IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. *SD
WIRING HARNESS TERMINAL BLOCK IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
WIRING HARNESS TERMINAL BLOCK IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
DRIVING HOME, VEHICLE STALLED AT STOP SIGN, TURNED THE IGNITION BACK ON, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
DRIVING HOME, VEHICLE STALLED AT STOP SIGN, TURNED THE IGNITION BACK ON, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
SEAT; FAILURE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBACK, BRACKET BROKE AWAY FROM SEATBACK. CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACK. *AK
SEAT; FAILURE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBACK, BRACKET BROKE AWAY FROM SEATBACK. CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACK. *AK
CAR WAS PARKED TWO DAYS AFTER BEING DRIVEN CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE CAR WAS TOTALED . TT
CAR WAS PARKED TWO DAYS AFTER BEING DRIVEN CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE CAR WAS TOTALED . TT
TRANSMISSION SLIPS, ALSO FAILS TO PROPERLY SHIFT GEARS. *DSH
TRANSMISSION SLIPS, ALSO FAILS TO PROPERLY SHIFT GEARS. *DSH
TRANSMISSION SLIPS, ALSO FAILS TO PROPERLY SHIFT GEARS. *DSH
TRANSMISSION SLIPS, ALSO FAILS TO PROPERLY SHIFT GEARS. *DSH
PURCHASE CAR USED THE DRIVER SIDE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF. TT
PURCHASE CAR USED THE DRIVER SIDE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF. TT
THE MOTOR MOUNT AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT . TT
THE MOTOR MOUNT AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT . TT
THE MOTOR MOUNT AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT . TT
THE MOTOR MOUNT AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT . TT
REPLACED TRANSMISSION PLANETARY ASSEMBLY TWICE. *AK
REPLACED TRANSMISSION PLANETARY ASSEMBLY TWICE. *AK
SHOULDER BELT CUTS ACROSS DRIVER'S THROAT (OTHER VEHICLE FROM 484009). *AK
SHOULDER BELT CUTS ACROSS DRIVER'S THROAT (OTHER VEHICLE FROM 484009). *AK
SHOULDER BELT CUTS ACROSS DRIVER'S THROAT (OTHER VEHICLE FROM 484009). *AK
SHOULDER BELT CUTS ACROSS DRIVER'S THROAT (OTHER VEHICLE FROM 484009). *AK
THE TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT FOR NO REASON AND NO WARNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
THE TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT FOR NO REASON AND NO WARNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AW
HEAD BOLT SHEARED OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AW
HEAD BOLT SHEARED OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAIL TO RETRACT. *SKD
SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAIL TO RETRACT. *SKD
THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. TT
THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. TT
BOTH FRONT SEAT RETRACTORS DON'T WORK. TT
BOTH FRONT SEAT RETRACTORS DON'T WORK. TT
UNKNOWN
UNKNOWN
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-143). TT
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-143). TT
DOOR LATCH ON INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR HAS BROKEN ON TWO OCCASIONS, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT ANCHOR HAS A STRESS FRACTURE ALLOWING SEAT TO MOVE. TT
DOOR LATCH ON INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR HAS BROKEN ON TWO OCCASIONS, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT ANCHOR HAS A STRESS FRACTURE ALLOWING SEAT TO MOVE. TT
DOOR LATCH ON INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR HAS BROKEN ON TWO OCCASIONS, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT ANCHOR HAS A STRESS FRACTURE ALLOWING SEAT TO MOVE. TT
DOOR LATCH ON INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR HAS BROKEN ON TWO OCCASIONS, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT ANCHOR HAS A STRESS FRACTURE ALLOWING SEAT TO MOVE. TT
RIGHT FRONT HUB CRACKED, CAUSING VIBRATION/NOISE. *SKD
RIGHT FRONT HUB CRACKED, CAUSING VIBRATION/NOISE. *SKD