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Dec 27, 2017 Suspension 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND GOUGED THE TIRE DOWN PAST THE STEEL BELT. THE DEALER WAS N...

Dec 27, 2017 Suspension 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND GOUGED THE TIRE DOWN PAST THE STEEL BELT. THE DEALER WAS N...

Nov 10, 2017 Air Bags 218,877 mi

10/162017 - I WAS WALKING DOWN THE STREET TO MEET MY WIFE FOR DINNER AFTER PARKING MY CAR. AS I WATCHED HER PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF ME IN THE LEGACY I SAW THE WINDSHIELD GET BLOWN OUT BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG BEING DEPLOYED. SHE WAS STOPPED WAITING FOR TRAFFIC ON A CITY STREET TO CLEA...

Nov 10, 2017 Air Bags 218,877 mi

10/162017 - I WAS WALKING DOWN THE STREET TO MEET MY WIFE FOR DINNER AFTER PARKING MY CAR. AS I WATCHED HER PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF ME IN THE LEGACY I SAW THE WINDSHIELD GET BLOWN OUT BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG BEING DEPLOYED. SHE WAS STOPPED WAITING FOR TRAFFIC ON A CITY STREET TO CLEA...

Nov 14, 2014 Structure 125,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR STRUT TOWER ON THE CAR ROTTED ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF . THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AS THE CAR WAS INSPECTED. OUT THAT ALMOST ALL OF THE REAR CROSSMEMBER WAS ROTTED AWAY ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE AND THE RIGHT REAR SIDE HAS A COUPLE OF ROT HOLES IN IT GETTING READY TO DO THE SAME THING THE...

Nov 14, 2014 Suspension 125,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR STRUT TOWER ON THE CAR ROTTED ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF . THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AS THE CAR WAS INSPECTED. OUT THAT ALMOST ALL OF THE REAR CROSSMEMBER WAS ROTTED AWAY ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE AND THE RIGHT REAR SIDE HAS A COUPLE OF ROT HOLES IN IT GETTING READY TO DO THE SAME THING THE...

Nov 14, 2014 Structure 125,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR STRUT TOWER ON THE CAR ROTTED ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF . THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AS THE CAR WAS INSPECTED. OUT THAT ALMOST ALL OF THE REAR CROSSMEMBER WAS ROTTED AWAY ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE AND THE RIGHT REAR SIDE HAS A COUPLE OF ROT HOLES IN IT GETTING READY TO DO THE SAME THING THE...

Nov 14, 2014 Suspension 125,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR STRUT TOWER ON THE CAR ROTTED ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF . THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AS THE CAR WAS INSPECTED. OUT THAT ALMOST ALL OF THE REAR CROSSMEMBER WAS ROTTED AWAY ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE AND THE RIGHT REAR SIDE HAS A COUPLE OF ROT HOLES IN IT GETTING READY TO DO THE SAME THING THE...

Sep 9, 2013 Tires 201,000 mi

VEE RUBBER VITRON TIRES PURCHASED NEW 12/23/2011. ONE TIRES STEEL BELT SEPARATED, POPPED THROUGH THE TIRE IN TWO PLACES ON 09/07/2013. TIRE HAS LESS THAN 5K MILES ON IT. TWO SERVICE STATIONS (PEP BOYS, AND VINCE'S AUTO IN RESEDA, CA) INSPECTED THE TIRE AND ADVISED IT IS A DEFECTIVE TIRE. NEITHER COU...

Sep 9, 2013 Tires 201,000 mi

VEE RUBBER VITRON TIRES PURCHASED NEW 12/23/2011. ONE TIRES STEEL BELT SEPARATED, POPPED THROUGH THE TIRE IN TWO PLACES ON 09/07/2013. TIRE HAS LESS THAN 5K MILES ON IT. TWO SERVICE STATIONS (PEP BOYS, AND VINCE'S AUTO IN RESEDA, CA) INSPECTED THE TIRE AND ADVISED IT IS A DEFECTIVE TIRE. NEITHER COU...

Nov 29, 2012 Service Brakes 121,100 mi

THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUBARU LEGACY MODELS ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER THAT A MAN OF AVERAGE SHOE SIZE, WEARING BOOTS OF ANY KIND, IS LIABLE TO INADVERTENTLY APPLY PRESSURE TO BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. THE "FIX" IS SIMPLE: SUBARU OF AMERICA SHOULD HANG THE MANUAL TRANSMISS...

Nov 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 121,100 mi

THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUBARU LEGACY MODELS ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER THAT A MAN OF AVERAGE SHOE SIZE, WEARING BOOTS OF ANY KIND, IS LIABLE TO INADVERTENTLY APPLY PRESSURE TO BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. THE "FIX" IS SIMPLE: SUBARU OF AMERICA SHOULD HANG THE MANUAL TRANSMISS...

Nov 29, 2012 Structure 121,100 mi

THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUBARU LEGACY MODELS ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER THAT A MAN OF AVERAGE SHOE SIZE, WEARING BOOTS OF ANY KIND, IS LIABLE TO INADVERTENTLY APPLY PRESSURE TO BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. THE "FIX" IS SIMPLE: SUBARU OF AMERICA SHOULD HANG THE MANUAL TRANSMISS...

Nov 29, 2012 Service Brakes 121,100 mi

THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUBARU LEGACY MODELS ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER THAT A MAN OF AVERAGE SHOE SIZE, WEARING BOOTS OF ANY KIND, IS LIABLE TO INADVERTENTLY APPLY PRESSURE TO BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. THE "FIX" IS SIMPLE: SUBARU OF AMERICA SHOULD HANG THE MANUAL TRANSMISS...

Nov 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 121,100 mi

THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUBARU LEGACY MODELS ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER THAT A MAN OF AVERAGE SHOE SIZE, WEARING BOOTS OF ANY KIND, IS LIABLE TO INADVERTENTLY APPLY PRESSURE TO BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. THE "FIX" IS SIMPLE: SUBARU OF AMERICA SHOULD HANG THE MANUAL TRANSMISS...

Nov 29, 2012 Structure 121,100 mi

THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUBARU LEGACY MODELS ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER THAT A MAN OF AVERAGE SHOE SIZE, WEARING BOOTS OF ANY KIND, IS LIABLE TO INADVERTENTLY APPLY PRESSURE TO BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. THE "FIX" IS SIMPLE: SUBARU OF AMERICA SHOULD HANG THE MANUAL TRANSMISS...

Jan 5, 2012 Suspension 166,116 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER...

Jan 5, 2012 Suspension 166,116 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER...

Jan 5, 2012 Suspension 166,116 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER...

Jan 5, 2012 Suspension 166,116 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER...

Aug 23, 2011 Suspension 209,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR STRUT TOWER ON THE CAR ROTTED ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF CAUSING THE INTERIOR OVER THE STRUT TOWER TO BULGE WAY UP INSIDE THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I REMOVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR AND FOUND OUT THAT ALMOST ALL OF THE STRUT TOWER WAS ROTTED AWAY ON TH...

Aug 23, 2011 Structure 209,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR STRUT TOWER ON THE CAR ROTTED ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF CAUSING THE INTERIOR OVER THE STRUT TOWER TO BULGE WAY UP INSIDE THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I REMOVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR AND FOUND OUT THAT ALMOST ALL OF THE STRUT TOWER WAS ROTTED AWAY ON TH...

Aug 23, 2011 Suspension 209,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR STRUT TOWER ON THE CAR ROTTED ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF CAUSING THE INTERIOR OVER THE STRUT TOWER TO BULGE WAY UP INSIDE THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I REMOVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR AND FOUND OUT THAT ALMOST ALL OF THE STRUT TOWER WAS ROTTED AWAY ON TH...

Aug 23, 2011 Structure 209,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR STRUT TOWER ON THE CAR ROTTED ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF CAUSING THE INTERIOR OVER THE STRUT TOWER TO BULGE WAY UP INSIDE THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I REMOVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR AND FOUND OUT THAT ALMOST ALL OF THE STRUT TOWER WAS ROTTED AWAY ON TH...

Jul 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 180,000 mi

WE HAD A SLOW OIL LEAK AND OUR CATALYTIC CONVERTER STARTED GOING BAD AT THE SAME TIME. THE OIL LEAKED DOWN THE EXHAUST TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH WAS OVER HEATING AND CAUSED A FLASH FIRE BURNING UP MY ENTIRE CAR. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS HURT. *TR

Jul 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 180,000 mi

WE HAD A SLOW OIL LEAK AND OUR CATALYTIC CONVERTER STARTED GOING BAD AT THE SAME TIME. THE OIL LEAKED DOWN THE EXHAUST TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH WAS OVER HEATING AND CAUSED A FLASH FIRE BURNING UP MY ENTIRE CAR. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS HURT. *TR

Apr 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 174,278 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FROZE AND WAS RESISTANT TO ENGAGEMENT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT PL...

Apr 27, 2011 Air Bags Crash 174,278 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FROZE AND WAS RESISTANT TO ENGAGEMENT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT PL...

Apr 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 174,278 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FROZE AND WAS RESISTANT TO ENGAGEMENT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT PL...

Apr 27, 2011 Air Bags Crash 174,278 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FROZE AND WAS RESISTANT TO ENGAGEMENT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT PL...

Jan 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,419 mi

VEHICLE IS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY L WAGON WITH AUTO. TRANS. GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, AND AT THE SAME HEIGHT. ONE'S FOOT CAN INADVERTENTLY APPLY BOTH PEDALS AT ONCE, CAUSING ACCELERATION AND BRAKING SIMULTANEOUSLY. ALSO, CLEARANCE BETWEEN PEDALS AND LOWER DASH PANEL JUST ABOVE...

Jan 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,419 mi

VEHICLE IS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY L WAGON WITH AUTO. TRANS. GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, AND AT THE SAME HEIGHT. ONE'S FOOT CAN INADVERTENTLY APPLY BOTH PEDALS AT ONCE, CAUSING ACCELERATION AND BRAKING SIMULTANEOUSLY. ALSO, CLEARANCE BETWEEN PEDALS AND LOWER DASH PANEL JUST ABOVE...

Nov 19, 2010 Fuel System, Other 164,135 mi

FUEL TANK FILLER NECK LEAK AND FAILURE. *TR

Nov 19, 2010 Fuel System, Other 164,135 mi

FUEL TANK FILLER NECK LEAK AND FAILURE. *TR

Feb 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR SHAKES AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. GIVES SENSATION OF INABILITY TO BRAKE. FEELING OF INSECURITY. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN DONE: RESURFACED FRONT AND BACK ROTORS AT 17,002 MILES. REPLACED FRONT AND REAR PADS AND FRONT ROTORS ...

Feb 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR SHAKES AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. GIVES SENSATION OF INABILITY TO BRAKE. FEELING OF INSECURITY. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN DONE: RESURFACED FRONT AND BACK ROTORS AT 17,002 MILES. REPLACED FRONT AND REAR PADS AND FRONT ROTORS ...

Jul 3, 2008 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WEBBING STARTED DISINTEGRATING IN LAST 6 MONTHS. I HAVE SHORT VIDEO CLIP SHOWING THE DEFECT THAT I CAN FORWARD. *TR

Jul 3, 2008 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WEBBING STARTED DISINTEGRATING IN LAST 6 MONTHS. I HAVE SHORT VIDEO CLIP SHOWING THE DEFECT THAT I CAN FORWARD. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Tires 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER LIFELINER TOURING SLE, SIZE 185/70R14 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOBBLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT AS EXTENSIVE WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH O...

Oct 29, 2007 Tires 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER LIFELINER TOURING SLE, SIZE 185/70R14 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOBBLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT AS EXTENSIVE WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH O...

Dec 15, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 198,000 mi

LEAKING FUEL FILLER NECK, LINES AND TANK ON OLDER SUBARU'S. OWNED 2 SUBARUS A 1993 IMPREZA AND A 1995 LEGACY BOTH GAS TANK SEAMS GET RUSTED OUT DUE TO CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AND LEAK SAME AS FILLER NECKS AND LINES. CAUSES EMISSION PROBLEMS, TRIGGERS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON OBD2 CARS. *JB

Dec 15, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 198,000 mi

LEAKING FUEL FILLER NECK, LINES AND TANK ON OLDER SUBARU'S. OWNED 2 SUBARUS A 1993 IMPREZA AND A 1995 LEGACY BOTH GAS TANK SEAMS GET RUSTED OUT DUE TO CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AND LEAK SAME AS FILLER NECKS AND LINES. CAUSES EMISSION PROBLEMS, TRIGGERS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON OBD2 CARS. *JB

Dec 15, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 198,000 mi

LEAKING FUEL FILLER NECK, LINES AND TANK ON OLDER SUBARU'S. OWNED 2 SUBARUS A 1993 IMPREZA AND A 1995 LEGACY BOTH GAS TANK SEAMS GET RUSTED OUT DUE TO CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AND LEAK SAME AS FILLER NECKS AND LINES. CAUSES EMISSION PROBLEMS, TRIGGERS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON OBD2 CARS. *JB

Dec 15, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 198,000 mi

LEAKING FUEL FILLER NECK, LINES AND TANK ON OLDER SUBARU'S. OWNED 2 SUBARUS A 1993 IMPREZA AND A 1995 LEGACY BOTH GAS TANK SEAMS GET RUSTED OUT DUE TO CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AND LEAK SAME AS FILLER NECKS AND LINES. CAUSES EMISSION PROBLEMS, TRIGGERS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON OBD2 CARS. *JB

Jan 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAX ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER (ME) PERTAINING TO HIS DIFFICULTY IN OBTAIN A PART FOR THE DEFECTIVE GASOLINE TANK FILLER NECK OF HIS 1995 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON. *TS THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO LEAK FUEL UNTIL THE PART IS REPLACED. *NM

Jan 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAX ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER (ME) PERTAINING TO HIS DIFFICULTY IN OBTAIN A PART FOR THE DEFECTIVE GASOLINE TANK FILLER NECK OF HIS 1995 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON. *TS THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO LEAK FUEL UNTIL THE PART IS REPLACED. *NM

Nov 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAX PERTAINING TO CONSUMER'S DIFFICULTY IN OBTAIN A PART FOR THE DEFECTIVE GASOLINE TANK FILLER NECK OF HIS 1995 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON. *TS THE FAULTY FILLER NECK CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. *NM

Nov 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAX PERTAINING TO CONSUMER'S DIFFICULTY IN OBTAIN A PART FOR THE DEFECTIVE GASOLINE TANK FILLER NECK OF HIS 1995 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON. *TS THE FAULTY FILLER NECK CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. *NM

Oct 14, 2005 Fuel System, Other 184,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT DETECTED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE GARAGE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE GENERATOR AND HIS WIFE'S VEHICLE IN WHICH NOTHING WAS FOUND. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED VEHICLE BACK INTO THE GARAGE HE NOTICED A GASOLINE STAIN WHERE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SUBARU DEA...

Oct 14, 2005 Fuel System, Other 184,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT DETECTED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE GARAGE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE GENERATOR AND HIS WIFE'S VEHICLE IN WHICH NOTHING WAS FOUND. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED VEHICLE BACK INTO THE GARAGE HE NOTICED A GASOLINE STAIN WHERE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SUBARU DEA...

Mar 22, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AGO I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY HOOD WAS PARTIALLY UNLATCHED (HELD BY SAFETY). I EXITED THE HIGHWAY, CLOSED THE HOOD AND MADE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. *AK THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE LATCH, BUT RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT. ANO...

Mar 22, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AGO I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY HOOD WAS PARTIALLY UNLATCHED (HELD BY SAFETY). I EXITED THE HIGHWAY, CLOSED THE HOOD AND MADE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. *AK THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE LATCH, BUT RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT. ANO...

Mar 1, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 170,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME ON I-90 AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE HOOD OF MY 1995 LEGACY SUBARU WAGON FLEW UP AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR TO FLY OFF INTO THE CAR. THE LATCH AND THE SAFETY LATCH FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENED LAST WEEK AND I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO REPAIR TH...

Mar 1, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 170,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME ON I-90 AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE HOOD OF MY 1995 LEGACY SUBARU WAGON FLEW UP AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR TO FLY OFF INTO THE CAR. THE LATCH AND THE SAFETY LATCH FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENED LAST WEEK AND I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO REPAIR TH...

Dec 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 150,000 mi

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED/TAPPED THEY SUDDENLY TIGHTEN AND GET HOT AS TIME PROGRESSES. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTINUE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A FIRE DUE TO MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE. BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *AK

Dec 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 150,000 mi

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED/TAPPED THEY SUDDENLY TIGHTEN AND GET HOT AS TIME PROGRESSES. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTINUE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A FIRE DUE TO MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE. BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *AK

Dec 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 150,000 mi

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED/TAPPED THEY SUDDENLY TIGHTEN AND GET HOT AS TIME PROGRESSES. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTINUE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A FIRE DUE TO MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE. BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *AK

Dec 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 150,000 mi

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED/TAPPED THEY SUDDENLY TIGHTEN AND GET HOT AS TIME PROGRESSES. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTINUE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A FIRE DUE TO MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE. BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *AK

Dec 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 150,000 mi

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED/TAPPED THEY SUDDENLY TIGHTEN AND GET HOT AS TIME PROGRESSES. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTINUE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A FIRE DUE TO MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE. BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *AK

Dec 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 150,000 mi

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED/TAPPED THEY SUDDENLY TIGHTEN AND GET HOT AS TIME PROGRESSES. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTINUE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A FIRE DUE TO MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE. BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *AK

Sep 10, 2004 Electrical System 22,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED ALTERNATOR FAILED. AS A RESULT, TAIL LIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE. *AK

Sep 10, 2004 Exterior Lighting 22,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED ALTERNATOR FAILED. AS A RESULT, TAIL LIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE. *AK

Sep 10, 2004 Electrical System 22,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED ALTERNATOR FAILED. AS A RESULT, TAIL LIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE. *AK

Sep 10, 2004 Exterior Lighting 22,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED ALTERNATOR FAILED. AS A RESULT, TAIL LIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE. *AK

Aug 19, 2004 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 01V216000 FAILED. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO ...

Aug 19, 2004 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 01V216000 FAILED. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO ...

Feb 16, 2004 Fuel System, Other 135,000 mi

DRIVEABILITY CONCERN: THERE IS A VALVE GUIDE MOVEMENT ON THE CYLINDERS THAT LEAD TO VERY HEAVY CARBON DEPOSITS ON VALVES AND INTAKE/COMBUSTION CHAMBERS. THE VALVE GUIDE WEAR OCCURS BECAUSE THE HEADS ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM. UNDER LOAD, THE ENGINE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO HIGH GEAR, MISFIRES RANDOMLY, CH...

Feb 16, 2004 Fuel System, Other 135,000 mi

DRIVEABILITY CONCERN: THERE IS A VALVE GUIDE MOVEMENT ON THE CYLINDERS THAT LEAD TO VERY HEAVY CARBON DEPOSITS ON VALVES AND INTAKE/COMBUSTION CHAMBERS. THE VALVE GUIDE WEAR OCCURS BECAUSE THE HEADS ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM. UNDER LOAD, THE ENGINE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO HIGH GEAR, MISFIRES RANDOMLY, CH...

Feb 5, 2004 Seats Crash 101,287 mi

MY VEHICLE, A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY L STATION WAGON, HAD STALLED AT A RED LIGHT. SHORTLY AFTER THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF MY VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SEAT "COLLAPSED" TO A FULLY-RECLINED POSITION. I SUFFERED MUSCLE AND LIGAME...

Feb 5, 2004 Seats Crash 101,287 mi

MY VEHICLE, A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY L STATION WAGON, HAD STALLED AT A RED LIGHT. SHORTLY AFTER THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF MY VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SEAT "COLLAPSED" TO A FULLY-RECLINED POSITION. I SUFFERED MUSCLE AND LIGAME...

Jan 29, 2004 Seats Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED, INJURING THE DRIVER. ALSO, WHEN THE SEAT COLLAPSED IT INJURED THE REAR PASSENGER'S LEGS. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Seats Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED, INJURING THE DRIVER. ALSO, WHEN THE SEAT COLLAPSED IT INJURED THE REAR PASSENGER'S LEGS. *AK

Sep 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL. *AK

Sep 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL. *AK

Jun 17, 2003 Suspension

DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO DO RECALL 01V216000 REPAIRS FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS IN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. *AK

Jun 17, 2003 Suspension

DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO DO RECALL 01V216000 REPAIRS FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS IN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. *AK

May 27, 2003 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE PERMISSION TO HAVE THE AIR BAGS REMOVED OR DISCONNECTED. *NLM *JB

May 27, 2003 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE PERMISSION TO HAVE THE AIR BAGS REMOVED OR DISCONNECTED. *NLM *JB

May 14, 2003 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR THAT HOLDS THE HEAD LIGHT INTO SOCKET HAS SHORTED OUT 4 TIMES. THIS ACTUALLY MELTS AND SMELLS LIKE A ELECTRICAL FIRE. WE'VE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH HEAD LIGHT CONNECTOR'S 2 TIMES. THIS IS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE DEALER IN ANGLES CAMP,CA HAS TOLD US HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM MAN...

May 14, 2003 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR THAT HOLDS THE HEAD LIGHT INTO SOCKET HAS SHORTED OUT 4 TIMES. THIS ACTUALLY MELTS AND SMELLS LIKE A ELECTRICAL FIRE. WE'VE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH HEAD LIGHT CONNECTOR'S 2 TIMES. THIS IS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE DEALER IN ANGLES CAMP,CA HAS TOLD US HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM MAN...

Mar 19, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN THE WINDSHIELD. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Fuel System, Other

THE GAS GAUGE PROVIDED AN INACCURATE FUEL READING. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN THE WINDSHIELD. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Fuel System, Other

THE GAS GAUGE PROVIDED AN INACCURATE FUEL READING. *JB

Feb 11, 2003 Child Seat

THE CROTCH STRAP BUCKLE FAILED TO HOLD THE HARNESS STRAP TONGUE SECURELY. *JG *JB

Feb 11, 2003 Child Seat

THE CROTCH STRAP BUCKLE FAILED TO HOLD THE HARNESS STRAP TONGUE SECURELY. *JG *JB

Nov 18, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN CONSUMER DROVE OVER A POT AND BOTH OF THE VEHICLES FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO FRONT END DAMAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 18, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN CONSUMER DROVE OVER A POT AND BOTH OF THE VEHICLES FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO FRONT END DAMAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Aug 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ABS MODULE FAILED WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY. DEALER CONTACTED. *AKTHE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE THE ABS MODULE LEAKS. THE ABS MODULE WAS REPLACED. *JG

Aug 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ABS MODULE FAILED WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY. DEALER CONTACTED. *AKTHE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE THE ABS MODULE LEAKS. THE ABS MODULE WAS REPLACED. *JG

Mar 18, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 01V216000 ON FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CONSUMER WENT TO DEALER, DEALER STATED THAT SUBARU WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. SUBARU COULDN'T CORRECT RECALL BECAUSE OF A NON SUBARU PART THAT WAS BLOCKING COIL SPRING. *AK *YH

Mar 18, 2002 Seat Belts

SEATBELT ON DRIVERS SIDE KEEPS COMING UNRAVELLED, AND GETS STUCK IN RETRACTOR, HAS HAD IT REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SEATBELT LASTED A YEAR AND HALF BECAUSE IT WAS NOT DRIVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT. *YD

Mar 18, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 01V216000 ON FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CONSUMER WENT TO DEALER, DEALER STATED THAT SUBARU WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. SUBARU COULDN'T CORRECT RECALL BECAUSE OF A NON SUBARU PART THAT WAS BLOCKING COIL SPRING. *AK *YH

Mar 18, 2002 Seat Belts

SEATBELT ON DRIVERS SIDE KEEPS COMING UNRAVELLED, AND GETS STUCK IN RETRACTOR, HAS HAD IT REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SEATBELT LASTED A YEAR AND HALF BECAUSE IT WAS NOT DRIVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT. *YD

Jan 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED SPOTS ON DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. DEALER DETERMINED THAT O RINGS WERE LEAKING, ALSO FRONT CRANK SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DEALER REMOVED CARBON BUILD UP AT THE THROTTLE PLATE, ALSO WOR...

Jan 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER NOTICED SPOTS ON DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. DEALER DETERMINED THAT O RINGS WERE LEAKING, ALSO FRONT CRANK SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DEALER REMOVED CARBON BUILD UP AT THE THROTTLE PLATE, ALSO WOR...

Jan 30, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER NOTICED SPOTS ON DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. DEALER DETERMINED THAT O RINGS WERE LEAKING, ALSO FRONT CRANK SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DEALER REMOVED CARBON BUILD UP AT THE THROTTLE PLATE, ALSO WOR...

Jan 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED SPOTS ON DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. DEALER DETERMINED THAT O RINGS WERE LEAKING, ALSO FRONT CRANK SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DEALER REMOVED CARBON BUILD UP AT THE THROTTLE PLATE, ALSO WOR...

Jan 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER NOTICED SPOTS ON DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. DEALER DETERMINED THAT O RINGS WERE LEAKING, ALSO FRONT CRANK SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DEALER REMOVED CARBON BUILD UP AT THE THROTTLE PLATE, ALSO WOR...

Jan 30, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER NOTICED SPOTS ON DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. DEALER DETERMINED THAT O RINGS WERE LEAKING, ALSO FRONT CRANK SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DEALER REMOVED CARBON BUILD UP AT THE THROTTLE PLATE, ALSO WOR...

Nov 27, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED BY RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V216000. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP HAD REFUSED REPAIRS BECAUSE STRUTS WERE NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLE.*AKL *YD

Nov 27, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED BY RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V216000. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP HAD REFUSED REPAIRS BECAUSE STRUTS WERE NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLE.*AKL *YD

Oct 10, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH CONSUMER CROSSED OVER A RAILROAD TRACK THAT WAS A NORMAL ROUTE, AND BOTH SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO PLACE OF BUSINESS. *AK *YD

Oct 10, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH CONSUMER CROSSED OVER A RAILROAD TRACK THAT WAS A NORMAL ROUTE, AND BOTH SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO PLACE OF BUSINESS. *AK *YD

Oct 3, 2001 Suspension

SPRING BROKE WHEN I SAT DOWN INTO SEAT OF THE CAR. *AK

Oct 3, 2001 Suspension

SPRING BROKE WHEN I SAT DOWN INTO SEAT OF THE CAR. *AK

Aug 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKS OUT OF CAMS AND GET ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSES ENGINE TO SMOKE WHEN STOPPED WITH ENGINE RUNNING, BROUGHT TO SHOP 3 TIMES BACK IN SHOP NOW, CONTINUES TO LEAK OIL.*AK

Aug 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKS OUT OF CAMS AND GET ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSES ENGINE TO SMOKE WHEN STOPPED WITH ENGINE RUNNING, BROUGHT TO SHOP 3 TIMES BACK IN SHOP NOW, CONTINUES TO LEAK OIL.*AK

Jun 12, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING FRONT HOOD FLEW OFF. WINDSHIELD AND HOOD WERE SMASHED, AND T ROOF HAD A DENT ON TOP HOOD. HOOD HAD A DOUBLE LATCH FOR SECURITY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 12, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING FRONT HOOD FLEW OFF. WINDSHIELD AND HOOD WERE SMASHED, AND T ROOF HAD A DENT ON TOP HOOD. HOOD HAD A DOUBLE LATCH FOR SECURITY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 1, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 IN DELAWARE NEAR PA BORDER, IN A HIGH WIND, MY CAR SUDDENTLY SWERVED TO THE RIGHT. I DONT KNOW IF IT WAS CAUSED BY WIND OR NOT. IN TRYING TO STRAIGTEN OUT CAR, I SEEMED TO HAVE OVERCORRECTED AND SWERVED LEFT, ACROSS A LANE AND INTO A GUARDRAIL, GIVING ME NECK AND BACK INJURIES...

Jun 1, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 IN DELAWARE NEAR PA BORDER, IN A HIGH WIND, MY CAR SUDDENTLY SWERVED TO THE RIGHT. I DONT KNOW IF IT WAS CAUSED BY WIND OR NOT. IN TRYING TO STRAIGTEN OUT CAR, I SEEMED TO HAVE OVERCORRECTED AND SWERVED LEFT, ACROSS A LANE AND INTO A GUARDRAIL, GIVING ME NECK AND BACK INJURIES...

Mar 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NEWLY-ACQUIRED ABS/AWD MODEL OF OTHERWISE SIMILAR SUBARU WAGON THAT HAD TAKEN SAME DESCRIBED TURN HUNDREDS OF TIMES: DESCENDING WET GRAVEL ROAD IN 2ND GEAR, WHILE BRAKING SIMULTANEOUSLY AND APPROACHING A TIGHT TURN, THE CAR ACTUALLY BEGAN TO SPEED UP -- SO, INSTEAD OF SLOWING TO POINT WHERE BRAKES ...

Mar 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NEWLY-ACQUIRED ABS/AWD MODEL OF OTHERWISE SIMILAR SUBARU WAGON THAT HAD TAKEN SAME DESCRIBED TURN HUNDREDS OF TIMES: DESCENDING WET GRAVEL ROAD IN 2ND GEAR, WHILE BRAKING SIMULTANEOUSLY AND APPROACHING A TIGHT TURN, THE CAR ACTUALLY BEGAN TO SPEED UP -- SO, INSTEAD OF SLOWING TO POINT WHERE BRAKES ...

Mar 9, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH HOOD POPPED OPEN AND FLEW UP OVER WINDSHIELD. SEVERE BODY DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, 1 OCCUPANT AND NO INJURIES. *AK THE INCIDENT CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE TO HOOD, HINGES AND THE ENTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR TO DETACH AND FALL. *YH

Mar 9, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH HOOD POPPED OPEN AND FLEW UP OVER WINDSHIELD. SEVERE BODY DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, 1 OCCUPANT AND NO INJURIES. *AK THE INCIDENT CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE TO HOOD, HINGES AND THE ENTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR TO DETACH AND FALL. *YH

Mar 5, 2001 Unknown Or Other

FLOOR MATS REPEATEDLY SLIDE UP UNDER THE ACCELERATOR AND POTENTIALLY IMPEDE ACCELERATION. APPARENTLY, SUBARU HAS NOW ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM, IN LATER MODELS, BY INSTALLING A HOOK IN THE FLOOR THAT ATTACHES TO THE MAT, TO PREVENT THIS FROM OCCURRING. HOWEVER, THIS CONTINUES TO REMAIN A PROBLEM IN EAR...

Mar 5, 2001 Unknown Or Other

FLOOR MATS REPEATEDLY SLIDE UP UNDER THE ACCELERATOR AND POTENTIALLY IMPEDE ACCELERATION. APPARENTLY, SUBARU HAS NOW ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM, IN LATER MODELS, BY INSTALLING A HOOK IN THE FLOOR THAT ATTACHES TO THE MAT, TO PREVENT THIS FROM OCCURRING. HOWEVER, THIS CONTINUES TO REMAIN A PROBLEM IN EAR...

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, THE DEALER REPLACED ENGINE PLUGS. NLM

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING, DURING TURNS THE VEHICLE BEHAVED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE LOW WITH THE HUBS LOCKED. NLM

Feb 28, 2001 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE IN ONE YEAR, THE STARTER ALSO FAILED ONCE. NLM

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, THE DEALER REPLACED ENGINE PLUGS. NLM

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING, DURING TURNS THE VEHICLE BEHAVED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE LOW WITH THE HUBS LOCKED. NLM

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, THE DEALER REPLACED ENGINE PLUGS. NLM

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING, DURING TURNS THE VEHICLE BEHAVED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE LOW WITH THE HUBS LOCKED. NLM

Feb 28, 2001 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE IN ONE YEAR, THE STARTER ALSO FAILED ONCE. NLM

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, THE DEALER REPLACED ENGINE PLUGS. NLM

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING, DURING TURNS THE VEHICLE BEHAVED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE LOW WITH THE HUBS LOCKED. NLM

Feb 20, 2001 Air Bags

MANUFACTURER'S RECALL WX0-72; EARLIER DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DUE TO WHEEL/TOW HOOK APPARATUS.. WHEN HITTING A PEBBLE AIRBAGS WOULD DEPLOY ON POINT OF CONTACT. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS AGAINST REMOVING OF THE TOW HOOK AS A SOLUTION TO AIR BAG PROBLEM. TOWING WITH OUT THE TOW HOOK WOULD DAMAGE THE...

Feb 20, 2001 Equipment

MANUFACTURER'S RECALL WX0-72; EARLIER DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DUE TO WHEEL/TOW HOOK APPARATUS.. WHEN HITTING A PEBBLE AIRBAGS WOULD DEPLOY ON POINT OF CONTACT. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS AGAINST REMOVING OF THE TOW HOOK AS A SOLUTION TO AIR BAG PROBLEM. TOWING WITH OUT THE TOW HOOK WOULD DAMAGE THE...

Feb 20, 2001 Air Bags

MANUFACTURER'S RECALL WX0-72; EARLIER DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DUE TO WHEEL/TOW HOOK APPARATUS.. WHEN HITTING A PEBBLE AIRBAGS WOULD DEPLOY ON POINT OF CONTACT. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS AGAINST REMOVING OF THE TOW HOOK AS A SOLUTION TO AIR BAG PROBLEM. TOWING WITH OUT THE TOW HOOK WOULD DAMAGE THE...

Feb 20, 2001 Equipment

MANUFACTURER'S RECALL WX0-72; EARLIER DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DUE TO WHEEL/TOW HOOK APPARATUS.. WHEN HITTING A PEBBLE AIRBAGS WOULD DEPLOY ON POINT OF CONTACT. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS AGAINST REMOVING OF THE TOW HOOK AS A SOLUTION TO AIR BAG PROBLEM. TOWING WITH OUT THE TOW HOOK WOULD DAMAGE THE...

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND HEARD A NOISE, LIKE SOMETHING FELL, DASHBOARD LIT UP AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, VEHICLE STARTED COASTING LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, CONSUMER SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT START UP AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND FOUND THAT THE CAMSHAFT HA...

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND HEARD A NOISE, LIKE SOMETHING FELL, DASHBOARD LIT UP AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, VEHICLE STARTED COASTING LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, CONSUMER SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT START UP AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND FOUND THAT THE CAMSHAFT HA...

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER REGARDING RECALL 01V-216 FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND WOULD NOT BE READY TO INSTALL FOR OVER A MONTH. *YH

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER REGARDING RECALL 01V-216 FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND WOULD NOT BE READY TO INSTALL FOR OVER A MONTH. *YH

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER REGARDING RECALL 01V-216 FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND WOULD NOT BE READY TO INSTALL FOR OVER A MONTH. *YH

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER REGARDING RECALL 01V-216 FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND WOULD NOT BE READY TO INSTALL FOR OVER A MONTH. *YH

Dec 11, 2000 Structure

SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED IT HAS BEEN INTO VARIOUS DEALERSHIPS REGARDING A WATER LEAK INTO THE MAIN CABIN. EACH DEALERSHIP HAS CLAIMED THE CAR WAS REPAIRED ONLY TO HAVE IT LEAK AGAIN SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE CAR ONLY LEAKS DURING A HEAVY RAIN AND WHILE SITTING IN A PARKED POSITION. I HAVE BECOME QU...

Dec 11, 2000 Structure

SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED IT HAS BEEN INTO VARIOUS DEALERSHIPS REGARDING A WATER LEAK INTO THE MAIN CABIN. EACH DEALERSHIP HAS CLAIMED THE CAR WAS REPAIRED ONLY TO HAVE IT LEAK AGAIN SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE CAR ONLY LEAKS DURING A HEAVY RAIN AND WHILE SITTING IN A PARKED POSITION. I HAVE BECOME QU...

Sep 28, 2000 Suspension Crash

THE FAILURE OF THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS A COMPLETE CIRCULAR FRACTURE AROUND THE STRUT RETAINING NUT.

Sep 28, 2000 Suspension Crash

THE FAILURE OF THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS A COMPLETE CIRCULAR FRACTURE AROUND THE STRUT RETAINING NUT.

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE AFTERMARKET TIRES, MODEL FR440, P185/70R14 , DOT#: VPRV4FBT127. TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE AFTERMARKET TIRES, MODEL FR440, P185/70R14 , DOT#: VPRV4FBT127. TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 30, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP SIGN. SHE PROCEEDED TO MOVE FORWARD AND WAS BUMPED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. BUT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG BROKE WINDSHIELD. GLASS WAS EVERYWHERE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, AND MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THERE WAS A...

Aug 30, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP SIGN. SHE PROCEEDED TO MOVE FORWARD AND WAS BUMPED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. BUT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG BROKE WINDSHIELD. GLASS WAS EVERYWHERE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, AND MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THERE WAS A...

Aug 12, 2000 Fuel System, Other

WHEN GAS GUAGE WAS 1/2 FULL, SUDDENLY DROPPED TO SHOW EMPTY TANK, WILL READ EMPTY FOR MANY MILES (100+)

Aug 12, 2000 Fuel System, Other

WHEN GAS GUAGE WAS 1/2 FULL, SUDDENLY DROPPED TO SHOW EMPTY TANK, WILL READ EMPTY FOR MANY MILES (100+)

Jul 24, 2000 Power Train

I WAS ADVISED BY THE SUBARU REPAIR MANAGER THAT THIS CLUTCH IS NOT GOOD. HE RECOMMENDED I INSTALL A HIGHER PRICED FORRESTER CLUTCH BECAUSE IT WILL LAST LONGER. HE SAID FAILURE OF THIS CLUTCH IS COMMON. I ALSO UNDERSTAND PREVIOUS YEARS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Power Train

I WAS ADVISED BY THE SUBARU REPAIR MANAGER THAT THIS CLUTCH IS NOT GOOD. HE RECOMMENDED I INSTALL A HIGHER PRICED FORRESTER CLUTCH BECAUSE IT WILL LAST LONGER. HE SAID FAILURE OF THIS CLUTCH IS COMMON. I ALSO UNDERSTAND PREVIOUS YEARS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. *AK

Jul 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT TO RIGHT SIDE IN JANUARY 2000. AIRBAGS DID NOT EMPLOY. ON MAY 12, 2000 WHILE DRIVING ON A ROUTE #32 IN THE TOWN OF WESTMINSTER, MD., THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. LAWRENCE SUBARU IN HANOVER PA WAS NOTIFIED AND SUBAR...

Jul 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT TO RIGHT SIDE IN JANUARY 2000. AIRBAGS DID NOT EMPLOY. ON MAY 12, 2000 WHILE DRIVING ON A ROUTE #32 IN THE TOWN OF WESTMINSTER, MD., THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. LAWRENCE SUBARU IN HANOVER PA WAS NOTIFIED AND SUBAR...

Jun 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS IN FRONT END DUE TO EXCESSIVE WARPING OF ALL FOUR BRAKE ROTORS. *AK *ML

Jun 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS IN FRONT END DUE TO EXCESSIVE WARPING OF ALL FOUR BRAKE ROTORS. *AK *ML

Jun 8, 2000 Air Bags

MY CAR WAS STOPPED,SECOND IN LINE, AT THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP OF I-91 IN NORTHAMPTON ,MA (VERY SLIGHT DOWNHILL GRADE). THE FIRST CAR BEGAN TO PULL OUT. I REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE, DID NOT PLACE FOOT ON GAS AND EASED OUT CLUTCH TO CAUSE CAR TO CREEP FORWARD. I LOOKED LEFT, SAW TRAFFIC COMING FAST ...

Jun 8, 2000 Air Bags

BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIRBAGS EXPERIENCED FALSE DEPLOYMENT, ACCIDENT WAS LESS THAN 5 MPH WITH NO DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLES, THE DEPLOYMENT SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD OF THE VEHICLE. YH

Jun 8, 2000 Air Bags

MY CAR WAS STOPPED,SECOND IN LINE, AT THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP OF I-91 IN NORTHAMPTON ,MA (VERY SLIGHT DOWNHILL GRADE). THE FIRST CAR BEGAN TO PULL OUT. I REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE, DID NOT PLACE FOOT ON GAS AND EASED OUT CLUTCH TO CAUSE CAR TO CREEP FORWARD. I LOOKED LEFT, SAW TRAFFIC COMING FAST ...

Jun 8, 2000 Air Bags

BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIRBAGS EXPERIENCED FALSE DEPLOYMENT, ACCIDENT WAS LESS THAN 5 MPH WITH NO DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLES, THE DEPLOYMENT SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD OF THE VEHICLE. YH

Jun 1, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT, AND CONSUMER HIT THE VEHICLE BROADSIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BURNING CONSUMER'S RIGHT ARM. *AK *ML

Jun 1, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT, AND CONSUMER HIT THE VEHICLE BROADSIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BURNING CONSUMER'S RIGHT ARM. *AK *ML

May 19, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T CLEAR WELL ENOUGH FOR DRIVER TO SEE THE ROAD, THEY SMEAR. SUBARU IS DOING NOTHING TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. *AK *ML

May 19, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T CLEAR WELL ENOUGH FOR DRIVER TO SEE THE ROAD, THEY SMEAR. SUBARU IS DOING NOTHING TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Mar 26, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD POPS UP TO SAFETY LATCH & VIBRATES. MULTIPLE TIMES IN PAST 3 YRS. REPORTED TO DEALER = "NO PROBLEM FOUND".*AK

Mar 26, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD POPS UP TO SAFETY LATCH & VIBRATES. MULTIPLE TIMES IN PAST 3 YRS. REPORTED TO DEALER = "NO PROBLEM FOUND".*AK

Feb 25, 2000 Suspension Crash

CHANGING LANES, SAND ON ROAD, CAR BEGAN FISHTAILING WILDLY, WENT OFF ROAD, CRASHED. HAPPENED BEFORE ON SNOW AT SAME SPEED. BOTH TIMES WITH SAME BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK SNOW TIRES. CAR HAS ALL WHEEL DRIVE. DRIVER DID NOT OVER-CORRECT STEERING OR APPLY THE BRAKES. *AK

Feb 25, 2000 Suspension Crash

CHANGING LANES, SAND ON ROAD, CAR BEGAN FISHTAILING WILDLY, WENT OFF ROAD, CRASHED. HAPPENED BEFORE ON SNOW AT SAME SPEED. BOTH TIMES WITH SAME BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK SNOW TIRES. CAR HAS ALL WHEEL DRIVE. DRIVER DID NOT OVER-CORRECT STEERING OR APPLY THE BRAKES. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCING FAILURES OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS (STARTER,(2)BATTERY,ALTERNATOR,(2)RADIO,KNOCK SENSOR,CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND FUEL SENDING UNITS ON 2 OCCASIONS). POSSIBLE SHORT WITHIN THE SYSTEM CAUSING CONTINUAL FAILURES. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT AND BACK ROTORS WARPED. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Suspension

SWIVEL JOINT WAS DEFECTIVE. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKET FAILED. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCING FAILURES OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS (STARTER,(2)BATTERY,ALTERNATOR,(2)RADIO,KNOCK SENSOR,CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND FUEL SENDING UNITS ON 2 OCCASIONS). POSSIBLE SHORT WITHIN THE SYSTEM CAUSING CONTINUAL FAILURES. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT AND BACK ROTORS WARPED. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Suspension

SWIVEL JOINT WAS DEFECTIVE. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKET FAILED. YH

Jan 18, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE PULLING OFF FROM A YIELD SIGN DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER, SUBARU NOT ACCEPTING ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INCIDENT. *AK *ML

Jan 18, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE PULLING OFF FROM A YIELD SIGN DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER, SUBARU NOT ACCEPTING ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INCIDENT. *AK *ML

Jan 9, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAGUE READS 3/4 FULL OR TOTALLY EMPTY AND VARIES EVERWHERE IN BETWEEN. *AK

Jan 9, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAGUE READS 3/4 FULL OR TOTALLY EMPTY AND VARIES EVERWHERE IN BETWEEN. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Fuel System, Other

FUEL SENSORS ARE BAD. THE VEHICLE HOLDS A LOWER AMOUNT OF FUEL THAN SPECIFIED, CAUSING THE GAUGE TO MISREAD THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Fuel System, Other

FUEL SENSORS ARE BAD. THE VEHICLE HOLDS A LOWER AMOUNT OF FUEL THAN SPECIFIED, CAUSING THE GAUGE TO MISREAD THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE FAILED, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE, FUEL GAUGE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BOUNCE . DEALER REPLACED FUEL GAUGE. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM NEEDLESSLY ENGAGES AT MODERATE SPEED AND LIGHT BRAKING, DRASTICALLY INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE, ON WASHBOARD SURFACED ROADS (DIRT OR GRAVEL OR SNOW). LOOSE MATERIAL MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT. THIS HAS CAUSED MANY NEAR ACCIDENTS. A DIFFERENT NON-ABS EQUIPPED VEHICLE STOPS IN A MU...

Nov 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE FAILED, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE, FUEL GAUGE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BOUNCE . DEALER REPLACED FUEL GAUGE. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM NEEDLESSLY ENGAGES AT MODERATE SPEED AND LIGHT BRAKING, DRASTICALLY INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE, ON WASHBOARD SURFACED ROADS (DIRT OR GRAVEL OR SNOW). LOOSE MATERIAL MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT. THIS HAS CAUSED MANY NEAR ACCIDENTS. A DIFFERENT NON-ABS EQUIPPED VEHICLE STOPS IN A MU...

Nov 14, 1999 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT AND CASE ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSEQUENTLY DESTROYING CLUTCH, HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIRED, FAILED AGAIN AFTER ONE WEEK. *AK

Nov 14, 1999 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT AND CASE ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSEQUENTLY DESTROYING CLUTCH, HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIRED, FAILED AGAIN AFTER ONE WEEK. *AK

Nov 14, 1999 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT AND CASE ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSEQUENTLY DESTROYING CLUTCH, HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIRED, FAILED AGAIN AFTER ONE WEEK. *AK

Nov 14, 1999 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT AND CASE ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSEQUENTLY DESTROYING CLUTCH, HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIRED, FAILED AGAIN AFTER ONE WEEK. *AK

Nov 14, 1999 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT AND CASE ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSEQUENTLY DESTROYING CLUTCH, HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIRED, FAILED AGAIN AFTER ONE WEEK. *AK

Nov 14, 1999 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT AND CASE ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSEQUENTLY DESTROYING CLUTCH, HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIRED, FAILED AGAIN AFTER ONE WEEK. *AK

Nov 14, 1999 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT AND CASE ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSEQUENTLY DESTROYING CLUTCH, HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIRED, FAILED AGAIN AFTER ONE WEEK. *AK

Nov 14, 1999 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT AND CASE ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSEQUENTLY DESTROYING CLUTCH, HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIRED, FAILED AGAIN AFTER ONE WEEK. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. OWNER HAS TO PLAY WITH THE GEAR SHIFT FOR AWHILE IN ORDER TO SHIFT GEARS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE TWICE BEFORE AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. OWNER HAS TO PLAY WITH THE GEAR SHIFT FOR AWHILE IN ORDER TO SHIFT GEARS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE TWICE BEFORE AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Parking Brake

PLASTIC END PIECE OF HAND LEVER BROKE, ALLOWING SPRING TO BE EJECTED. RATCHETING MECHANISM NO LONGER WORKS. IN A CRASH, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS EXPECTED. ON HAND WOULD HAVE TO BE LEFT ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP IT APPLIED, INSTEAD OF APPLYING THE BRAKE AND RETURNING BOTH HANDS TO THE ...

Oct 6, 1999 Parking Brake

PLASTIC END PIECE OF HAND LEVER BROKE, ALLOWING SPRING TO BE EJECTED. RATCHETING MECHANISM NO LONGER WORKS. IN A CRASH, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS EXPECTED. ON HAND WOULD HAVE TO BE LEFT ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP IT APPLIED, INSTEAD OF APPLYING THE BRAKE AND RETURNING BOTH HANDS TO THE ...

Oct 2, 1999 Power Train

THE INHIBITER SWITCH WHICH PREVENTS THE CAR FROM BEING PUT INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE BEING DEPRESSED GETS STUCK AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO BE PUT INTO GEAR. THE CONSOLE MUST BE TAKEN OFF. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FROM 9/95-1/96 JUST AFTER I PURCHASED IT. THEY COULD NOT FIND TH...

Oct 2, 1999 Power Train

THE INHIBITER SWITCH WHICH PREVENTS THE CAR FROM BEING PUT INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE BEING DEPRESSED GETS STUCK AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO BE PUT INTO GEAR. THE CONSOLE MUST BE TAKEN OFF. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FROM 9/95-1/96 JUST AFTER I PURCHASED IT. THEY COULD NOT FIND TH...

Oct 2, 1999 Power Train

THE INHIBITER SWITCH WHICH PREVENTS THE CAR FROM BEING PUT INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE BEING DEPRESSED GETS STUCK AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO BE PUT INTO GEAR. THE CONSOLE MUST BE TAKEN OFF. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FROM 9/95-1/96 JUST AFTER I PURCHASED IT. THEY COULD NOT FIND TH...

Oct 2, 1999 Power Train

THE INHIBITER SWITCH WHICH PREVENTS THE CAR FROM BEING PUT INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE BEING DEPRESSED GETS STUCK AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO BE PUT INTO GEAR. THE CONSOLE MUST BE TAKEN OFF. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FROM 9/95-1/96 JUST AFTER I PURCHASED IT. THEY COULD NOT FIND TH...

Oct 1, 1999 Electrical System

POOR DESIGN OF HORN BUTTONS ARE DIFFICULT TO LOCATE EVEN WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION AND IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCATE WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES WITHOUT TAKING EYES OFF THE ROAD. NLM

Oct 1, 1999 Electrical System

POOR DESIGN OF HORN BUTTONS ARE DIFFICULT TO LOCATE EVEN WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION AND IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCATE WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES WITHOUT TAKING EYES OFF THE ROAD. NLM

Sep 30, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT LEVEL OF FUEL,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT LEVEL OF FUEL,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Electrical System

VOLTAGE REGULATOR IN ALTERNATOR FAILED, ALLOWING HIGH VOLTAGE SURGE THROUGH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FUSIBLE LINK BURNED OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, WHEN FUSIBLE LINK BURNED, IT PARTIALLY MELTED UNDERSIDE OF PLASTIC FUSE COVER IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER SE...

Sep 28, 1999 Electrical System

VOLTAGE REGULATOR IN ALTERNATOR FAILED, ALLOWING HIGH VOLTAGE SURGE THROUGH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FUSIBLE LINK BURNED OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, WHEN FUSIBLE LINK BURNED, IT PARTIALLY MELTED UNDERSIDE OF PLASTIC FUSE COVER IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER SE...

Sep 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED TWICE, AT 20000 AND 36000 MILES. DEALER RESURFACED ROTORS AT 20855 MILES, ROTORS HAVE WARPED AGAIN WITHIN 17000 MILES, NO UNUSUAL DRIVER BRAKE APPLICATIONS HAVE HEATED ROTORS, VEHICLE SHUDDERS HEAVILY WHEN COMING TO A STOP. SUSPECT DEFECTIVE/INFERIOR ROTOR METALS.

Sep 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED TWICE, AT 20000 AND 36000 MILES. DEALER RESURFACED ROTORS AT 20855 MILES, ROTORS HAVE WARPED AGAIN WITHIN 17000 MILES, NO UNUSUAL DRIVER BRAKE APPLICATIONS HAVE HEATED ROTORS, VEHICLE SHUDDERS HEAVILY WHEN COMING TO A STOP. SUSPECT DEFECTIVE/INFERIOR ROTOR METALS.

Sep 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN ICY CONDITIONS THE PEDAL BECOMES HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN ICY CONDITIONS THE PEDAL BECOMES HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Air Bags

RECALL REPAIR (98V-315) IN RELATION TO THE TOW HOOKS BEING REMOVED STATES THAT DAMAGE CAN OCCUR AT A LATER TIME IF VEHICLE IS TOWED, HOWEVER DOES NOT STATE VEHICLE WILL BE COVERED UNDER RECALL REPAIR IF DAMAGES OCCUR. MJS

Sep 8, 1999 Air Bags

RECALL REPAIR (98V-315) IN RELATION TO THE TOW HOOKS BEING REMOVED STATES THAT DAMAGE CAN OCCUR AT A LATER TIME IF VEHICLE IS TOWED, HOWEVER DOES NOT STATE VEHICLE WILL BE COVERED UNDER RECALL REPAIR IF DAMAGES OCCUR. MJS

Sep 3, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE MAKE. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. RECALL 98V135000. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE MAKE. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. RECALL 98V135000. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Air Bags

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURB, DIP, SPEEDBUMP ANF OTHER ROAD HAZARDS. CONSUMERS FEEL REMOVAL OF THE TOW HOOK IS AN UNACCEPTABLE REPAIR FOR POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT RECALL (98V-315). NLM

Sep 2, 1999 Air Bags

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURB, DIP, SPEEDBUMP ANF OTHER ROAD HAZARDS. CONSUMERS FEEL REMOVAL OF THE TOW HOOK IS AN UNACCEPTABLE REPAIR FOR POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT RECALL (98V-315). NLM

Aug 19, 1999 Fuel System, Other

GAS GUAGE INACCURATELY READS THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 19, 1999 Fuel System, Other

GAS GUAGE INACCURATELY READS THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING OVER A DIP AT LOW SPEED, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. HOWEVER, THE WINDSHIELD WAS SMASHED AND THE DASHBOARD HAD TO BE REPLACED, DUE TO VIOLENT/FALSE DEPLOYMENT WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY. *YC

Jul 26, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING OVER A DIP AT LOW SPEED, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. HOWEVER, THE WINDSHIELD WAS SMASHED AND THE DASHBOARD HAD TO BE REPLACED, DUE TO VIOLENT/FALSE DEPLOYMENT WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY. *YC

Jul 14, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Electrical System

POOR DESIGN OF HORN IS MAKING IT DIFFCULT TO LOCATE HORN IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. HORN HAS 2 THUMB SIZE BUTTONS ON EACH SIDE OF STERRING WHEEL ONLY. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Electrical System

POOR DESIGN OF HORN IS MAKING IT DIFFCULT TO LOCATE HORN IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. HORN HAS 2 THUMB SIZE BUTTONS ON EACH SIDE OF STERRING WHEEL ONLY. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE DUE TO REAR BRAKE ROTORS CORRODING. DEALER SAID ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Tires

TIRES ARE NOT THE SAME SIZE, RESULTING IN NOISE, CAUSING FAILURE. *YC

Jun 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE DUE TO REAR BRAKE ROTORS CORRODING. DEALER SAID ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Tires

TIRES ARE NOT THE SAME SIZE, RESULTING IN NOISE, CAUSING FAILURE. *YC

May 8, 1999 Visibility

WINDOW OF RIGHT REAR DOOR SHATTERED ONTO ROAD AND REAR SEAT(UNOCCUPIED). NO CAUSE SUCH AS PROJECTILE FOUND. TEMPERATURE 68, ALL WINDOWS UP. *AK

May 8, 1999 Visibility

WINDOW OF RIGHT REAR DOOR SHATTERED ONTO ROAD AND REAR SEAT(UNOCCUPIED). NO CAUSE SUCH AS PROJECTILE FOUND. TEMPERATURE 68, ALL WINDOWS UP. *AK

Apr 16, 1999 Air Bags

EA97010, OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: WHILE PULLING INTO A GAS STATION, DRIVING 5 MPH, DRIVER RAN OVER A CURB AND THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVERS' DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Apr 16, 1999 Air Bags

EA97010, OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: WHILE PULLING INTO A GAS STATION, DRIVING 5 MPH, DRIVER RAN OVER A CURB AND THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVERS' DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Seat Belts

THE MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE STRAP IS TOO LONG FOR ANY OF THE INFANT SEATS WE WERE ABLE TO FIND. THE BUCKLE LAYS RIGHT WHERE THE STRAP NEEDS TO GO THROUGH THE HOOK IN THE INFANT SEAT, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET A TIGHT FIT. IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT WE USE A ROLLED TOWEL TO BOOST THE SEAT UP A...

Mar 11, 1999 Seat Belts

THE MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE STRAP IS TOO LONG FOR ANY OF THE INFANT SEATS WE WERE ABLE TO FIND. THE BUCKLE LAYS RIGHT WHERE THE STRAP NEEDS TO GO THROUGH THE HOOK IN THE INFANT SEAT, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET A TIGHT FIT. IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT WE USE A ROLLED TOWEL TO BOOST THE SEAT UP A...

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

THE HORN CONSISTS OF TWO THUMB-SIZED BUTTONS NEAR THE PERIMETER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, AT ABOUT THE 3 AND 9 O'CLOCK POSITIONS. THESE BUTTONS ARE HARD TO FIND, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS, FLAWED DESIGN. THE HORN IS NOT EASY TO LOCATE AUTOMATICALLY, AN...

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

THE HORN CONSISTS OF TWO THUMB-SIZED BUTTONS NEAR THE PERIMETER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, AT ABOUT THE 3 AND 9 O'CLOCK POSITIONS. THESE BUTTONS ARE HARD TO FIND, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS, FLAWED DESIGN. THE HORN IS NOT EASY TO LOCATE AUTOMATICALLY, AN...

Oct 19, 1998 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH UP A HILL AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN PUTTING FUEL INTO THE TANK, THE VEHICLE WILL ONLY TAKE ABOUT 1 OR 2 GALLONS OF GAS AND THE FUEL TANK WON'T TAKE ANYMORE GAS. THE GUAGE ISN'T WORKING RIGHT. CONTACTED THE DEALER,...

Oct 19, 1998 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH UP A HILL AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN PUTTING FUEL INTO THE TANK, THE VEHICLE WILL ONLY TAKE ABOUT 1 OR 2 GALLONS OF GAS AND THE FUEL TANK WON'T TAKE ANYMORE GAS. THE GUAGE ISN'T WORKING RIGHT. CONTACTED THE DEALER,...

Oct 19, 1998 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH UP A HILL AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN PUTTING FUEL INTO THE TANK, THE VEHICLE WILL ONLY TAKE ABOUT 1 OR 2 GALLONS OF GAS AND THE FUEL TANK WON'T TAKE ANYMORE GAS. THE GUAGE ISN'T WORKING RIGHT. CONTACTED THE DEALER,...

Oct 19, 1998 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH UP A HILL AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN PUTTING FUEL INTO THE TANK, THE VEHICLE WILL ONLY TAKE ABOUT 1 OR 2 GALLONS OF GAS AND THE FUEL TANK WON'T TAKE ANYMORE GAS. THE GUAGE ISN'T WORKING RIGHT. CONTACTED THE DEALER,...

Oct 16, 1998 Seat Belts

IF CENTER REAR SEAT BELT IS MOVED SIDEWAYS, THER EIS A LOOSENING OF SEAT BELT.

Oct 16, 1998 Seat Belts

IF CENTER REAR SEAT BELT IS MOVED SIDEWAYS, THER EIS A LOOSENING OF SEAT BELT.

Sep 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A GAS SMELL WHEN ENGINE IS COLD.

Sep 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A SMELL OF GAS WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD.

Sep 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A GAS SMELL WHEN ENGINE IS COLD.

Sep 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A SMELL OF GAS WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD.

Jul 23, 1998 Power Train

DRIVE TRAIN FAILURE.

Jul 23, 1998 Power Train

DRIVE TRAIN FAILURE.

Jul 13, 1998 Structure Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND SPLIT IN HALF, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED ON A DIRT ROAD THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Wheels

COSUMER HAVE EXPERIENCE ALL WHEELS LOCKING UP AFTER PULLING INTO AN INTERSECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 9 MPH, NORMAL ROAD CONDITION, REASON UNKNOWN. MANUFACTURER. WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Structure Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND SPLIT IN HALF, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED ON A DIRT ROAD THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Wheels

COSUMER HAVE EXPERIENCE ALL WHEELS LOCKING UP AFTER PULLING INTO AN INTERSECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 9 MPH, NORMAL ROAD CONDITION, REASON UNKNOWN. MANUFACTURER. WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

ENGINE HOOD UNHOOKED WHILE THE OWNER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, SMASHING THE FRONT GLASS. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

ENGINE HOOD UNHOOKED WHILE THE OWNER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, SMASHING THE FRONT GLASS. *AK

Apr 7, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR RECALLED AND REPAIRED BUT FAILED AGAIN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE POWER.

Apr 7, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL CONTINUALLY.

Apr 7, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR RECALLED AND REPAIRED BUT FAILED AGAIN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE POWER.

Apr 7, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL CONTINUALLY.

Mar 25, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR RECALLED, HOWEVER NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE RECALL WORK.

Mar 25, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR RECALLED, HOWEVER NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE RECALL WORK.

Mar 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BEFORE IMPACT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BEFORE IMPACT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 2, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MUST BE PLACE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER FOR ENGINE TO REMAIN ON, WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP.

Mar 2, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MUST BE PLACE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER FOR ENGINE TO REMAIN ON, WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP.

Jan 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING SEVERE VIBRATION UPON BRAKING.

Jan 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING SEVERE VIBRATION UPON BRAKING.

Dec 17, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT ADEQUATELY SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT.

Dec 17, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT ADEQUATELY SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT.

Sep 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 60 MPH DOWN A 10 MILE LONG WINDING NARROW HILL ROAD, WENT TO CHANGE LANES BUT COULD NOT GET IN, HAD TO APPLY BRAKES. PUSHED HARD, ALMOST TO FLOOR, HAD NO RESPONSE. HAD TO RE-APPLY AGAIN. THIS OCCURRED TWICE WITHIN 5 MINUTES, RECEIVED NO WARNING LIGHT, MECHANIC'S ANALY...

Sep 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 60 MPH DOWN A 10 MILE LONG WINDING NARROW HILL ROAD, WENT TO CHANGE LANES BUT COULD NOT GET IN, HAD TO APPLY BRAKES. PUSHED HARD, ALMOST TO FLOOR, HAD NO RESPONSE. HAD TO RE-APPLY AGAIN. THIS OCCURRED TWICE WITHIN 5 MINUTES, RECEIVED NO WARNING LIGHT, MECHANIC'S ANALY...

Sep 2, 1997 Electrical System

ENGINE FAILED AT PICKUP DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED AT PICKUP DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS RESULTED IN BURN INJURIES TO DRIVER'S HAND.

Sep 2, 1997 Electrical System

ENGINE FAILED AT PICKUP DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED AT PICKUP DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS RESULTED IN BURN INJURIES TO DRIVER'S HAND.

Aug 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 25 MPH THE COMSUMER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP; DEPENDING ON THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, THE LONGER THE VEHICLE WILL STOP. THE DEALER DID CHECK THE SYSTEM AND DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE ABS. COMSUMER HAD NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER...

Aug 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 25 MPH THE COMSUMER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP; DEPENDING ON THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, THE LONGER THE VEHICLE WILL STOP. THE DEALER DID CHECK THE SYSTEM AND DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE ABS. COMSUMER HAD NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER...

Aug 5, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE OCCASIONALLY FROM PARK TO REVERSE. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE OCCASIONALLY FROM PARK TO REVERSE. *AK

Jul 25, 1997 Air Bags

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING APRROX 35 MPH RAN OVER A POTHOLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER RECEIVED FEW SCRETCHES. WEARING SEATBELT, NO DAMAGE TO CAR. *AK

Jul 25, 1997 Air Bags

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING APRROX 35 MPH RAN OVER A POTHOLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER RECEIVED FEW SCRETCHES. WEARING SEATBELT, NO DAMAGE TO CAR. *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER TURNING LEFT ON A CURVE WAS ABRUPTLY HIT ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR KNEE INJURY. *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER TURNING LEFT ON A CURVE WAS ABRUPTLY HIT ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR KNEE INJURY. *AK

Jun 11, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN WHIPLASH.

Jun 11, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN WHIPLASH.

Apr 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

IN ACCIDENT AT 12:00 POSITION, 25MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

IN ACCIDENT AT 12:00 POSITION, 25MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 11, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT AT 10:00/11:00 POSITION, LAP/SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE FAILED. ALSO, NO DEPLOYMENT OF DUAL AIR BAGS. *AK

Apr 11, 1997 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT AT 10:00/11:00 POSITION, LAP/SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE FAILED. ALSO, NO DEPLOYMENT OF DUAL AIR BAGS. *AK

Apr 11, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT AT 10:00/11:00 POSITION, LAP/SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE FAILED. ALSO, NO DEPLOYMENT OF DUAL AIR BAGS. *AK

Apr 11, 1997 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT AT 10:00/11:00 POSITION, LAP/SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE FAILED. ALSO, NO DEPLOYMENT OF DUAL AIR BAGS. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Air Bags

DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, 10MPH, DRAINAGE DITCH, VERY SHADOW, DUAL AIRBAGS, PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, DRIVER SUSTAINED BURNS, NO IMPACT INVOLVED

Mar 31, 1997 Air Bags

DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, 10MPH, DRAINAGE DITCH, VERY SHADOW, DUAL AIRBAGS, PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, DRIVER SUSTAINED BURNS, NO IMPACT INVOLVED

Mar 19, 1997 Air Bags Crash

OWNER STATES THAT SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR FENDER BENDER IN WHICH SHE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR TRAVELING AT A VERY LOW SPEED, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. OWNER THINKS THAT THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH HER AIRBAGS.SHE HAS DUAL AIRBAGS. *AK

Mar 19, 1997 Air Bags Crash

OWNER STATES THAT SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR FENDER BENDER IN WHICH SHE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR TRAVELING AT A VERY LOW SPEED, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. OWNER THINKS THAT THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH HER AIRBAGS.SHE HAS DUAL AIRBAGS. *AK

Mar 3, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WIFE WENT TO PARK VEHICLE IN GARAGE, VEHICLE BUMPED CONCRETE WALL SLIGHTLY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AT 3MPH UNEXPECTEDLY, DRIVER'S WAS HIT IN FACE AND SUFFERED MINOR DISCOMFORT. DEALER SAID IT WAS SPEED. *AK

Mar 3, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WIFE WENT TO PARK VEHICLE IN GARAGE, VEHICLE BUMPED CONCRETE WALL SLIGHTLY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AT 3MPH UNEXPECTEDLY, DRIVER'S WAS HIT IN FACE AND SUFFERED MINOR DISCOMFORT. DEALER SAID IT WAS SPEED. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED AT VERY LOW MILEAGE.

Feb 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED AT VERY LOW MILEAGE.

Feb 6, 1997 Visibility

WHILE SITTING STILL AT GAS STATION, PUSHED BOTTON TO SHUT POWER WINDOW, SOON AS DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SHUT, IT EXPLODED, SHATTERING GLASS INSIDE BETWEEN DRIVER/PASSENGER, GLASS ALSO FELL OUTSIDE.*AK

Feb 6, 1997 Visibility

WHILE SITTING STILL AT GAS STATION, PUSHED BOTTON TO SHUT POWER WINDOW, SOON AS DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SHUT, IT EXPLODED, SHATTERING GLASS INSIDE BETWEEN DRIVER/PASSENGER, GLASS ALSO FELL OUTSIDE.*AK

Jan 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

OWNER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSEGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

OWNER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSEGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

HUSBAND DRIVING, 1ST VEHICLE SLAMMED ON BRAKES, LEGACY REARENDED 1ST VEHICLE, A VAN REARENDED LEGACY, SEAT BELT HELD A LITTLE, DRIVER'S HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MFGR SAID NOT AT FAULT & DO NOT REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

HUSBAND DRIVING, 1ST VEHICLE SLAMMED ON BRAKES, LEGACY REARENDED 1ST VEHICLE, A VAN REARENDED LEGACY, SEAT BELT HELD A LITTLE, DRIVER'S HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MFGR SAID NOT AT FAULT & DO NOT REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 23, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAKS..

Dec 23, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAKS..

Dec 20, 1996 Air Bags

SPONTANEOUS FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG.

Dec 20, 1996 Air Bags

SPONTANEOUS FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG.

Dec 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED SHORT, REARENDED WHILE ACCELERATING, UPON IMPACT DRIVER/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AT APPROX. 20MPH, 10:30 ON FRONT BUMPER, HOWEVER, PASSENGER'S AIRBAG BROKE THROUGH WINDSHIELD, NO PASS IN SEAT, SHATTERING GLASS INTO PASS. SEAT. *AK

Dec 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED SHORT, REARENDED WHILE ACCELERATING, UPON IMPACT DRIVER/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AT APPROX. 20MPH, 10:30 ON FRONT BUMPER, HOWEVER, PASSENGER'S AIRBAG BROKE THROUGH WINDSHIELD, NO PASS IN SEAT, SHATTERING GLASS INTO PASS. SEAT. *AK

Nov 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, MADE A NOISE, CORROSION AND WARPED ROTORS IN FOR REPLACEMENT CONTINUES TO MAKE A NOISE. *AK

Nov 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, MADE A NOISE, CORROSION AND WARPED ROTORS IN FOR REPLACEMENT CONTINUES TO MAKE A NOISE. *AK

Nov 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, MADE A NOISE, CORROSION AND WARPED ROTORS IN FOR REPLACEMENT CONTINUES TO MAKE A NOISE. *AK

Nov 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, MADE A NOISE, CORROSION AND WARPED ROTORS IN FOR REPLACEMENT CONTINUES TO MAKE A NOISE. *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS VIBRATE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *AK VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN FROM SPEED OF 65 MPH.*JB

Nov 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS VIBRATE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *AK VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN FROM SPEED OF 65 MPH.*JB

Oct 30, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED, CAUSING FUSE ASSEMBLY TO SUBSEQUENTLY MALFUNCTION. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED, CAUSING FUSE ASSEMBLY TO SUBSEQUENTLY MALFUNCTION. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED, CAUSING FUSE ASSEMBLY TO SUBSEQUENTLY MALFUNCTION. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED, CAUSING FUSE ASSEMBLY TO SUBSEQUENTLY MALFUNCTION. *AK

Oct 24, 1996 Parking Brake

THE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE DOES NOT RELEASE THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. *AK

Oct 24, 1996 Parking Brake

THE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE DOES NOT RELEASE THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE FAILURE. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASENGERS AIR BAGS WAS VIOLENT UPON IMPACT, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE FAILURE. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASENGERS AIR BAGS WAS VIOLENT UPON IMPACT, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER. *AK

Sep 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Sep 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Sep 11, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HER VEHICLE JUST CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING, CONSUMER DISCOVERD THAT A UNIVERSAL FUSE HAD BLOWN.*AK

Sep 11, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HER VEHICLE JUST CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING, CONSUMER DISCOVERD THAT A UNIVERSAL FUSE HAD BLOWN.*AK

Aug 27, 1996 Steering

WHEN TRYING TO TURN QUICKLY ON ICE AND WET SURFACES THE CARS BECOME UNSTABLE AND CONTROLABLE. PLEASE GIVE MORE INFORMATION IN DETAILS.*AK

Aug 27, 1996 Steering

WHEN TRYING TO TURN QUICKLY ON ICE AND WET SURFACES THE CARS BECOME UNSTABLE AND CONTROLABLE. PLEASE GIVE MORE INFORMATION IN DETAILS.*AK

Aug 26, 1996 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE FAILED.

Aug 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE VIBRATES.

Aug 26, 1996 Electrical System

COMPUTER SYSTEM RELAY FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE SPEED TO VARY.

Aug 26, 1996 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE FAILED.

Aug 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE VIBRATES.

Aug 26, 1996 Electrical System

COMPUTER SYSTEM RELAY FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE SPEED TO VARY.

Jun 12, 1996 Air Bags

CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, INJURING BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER. THEY RECEIVED FACIAL INJURIES. *AK

Jun 12, 1996 Air Bags

CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, INJURING BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER. THEY RECEIVED FACIAL INJURIES. *AK

Jun 10, 1996 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED, CAUSING THE TRUNK TO BE PUSHED OUT OF PLACE AND THE TRUNK IS LEAKING. *AK

Jun 10, 1996 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED, CAUSING THE TRUNK TO BE PUSHED OUT OF PLACE AND THE TRUNK IS LEAKING. *AK

May 9, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING IMPACT, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 9, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING IMPACT, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 7, 1996 Tires

BRIDGESTONE TIRES NOT DESIGNED FOR DRIVING ON GRAVEL SURFACES. *SD

May 7, 1996 Tires

BRIDGESTONE TIRES NOT DESIGNED FOR DRIVING ON GRAVEL SURFACES. *SD

May 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT INSURANCE COMPANY FOUND THE FIRE WAS DUE TO A DEFECT WITHIN THE VEHICLE BUT DID NOT SPECIFY AS TO WHAT THE FAILURE WAS. *SLC

May 2, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT INSURANCE COMPANY FOUND THE FIRE WAS DUE TO A DEFECT WITHIN THE VEHICLE BUT DID NOT SPECIFY AS TO WHAT THE FAILURE WAS. *SLC

May 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT INSURANCE COMPANY FOUND THE FIRE WAS DUE TO A DEFECT WITHIN THE VEHICLE BUT DID NOT SPECIFY AS TO WHAT THE FAILURE WAS. *SLC

May 2, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT INSURANCE COMPANY FOUND THE FIRE WAS DUE TO A DEFECT WITHIN THE VEHICLE BUT DID NOT SPECIFY AS TO WHAT THE FAILURE WAS. *SLC

May 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 8, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE DRIVEN BY WIFE BUMPED SLIGHTLY INTO REAR OF VEHICLE DRIVEN BY HUSBAND, AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES PREMATURELY, WINDSHIELD BROKE.*AK

Apr 8, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE DRIVEN BY WIFE BUMPED SLIGHTLY INTO REAR OF VEHICLE DRIVEN BY HUSBAND, AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES PREMATURELY, WINDSHIELD BROKE.*AK

Mar 25, 1996 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM LEFT HEADLIGHT GIVES POOR ILLUMINATION AT ANY PRACTICAL WAY. SUBARU SAYS SHOULD MODIFY LIGHT W/AUXILLIARY LIGHTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

Mar 25, 1996 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM LEFT HEADLIGHT GIVES POOR ILLUMINATION AT ANY PRACTICAL WAY. SUBARU SAYS SHOULD MODIFY LIGHT W/AUXILLIARY LIGHTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

Mar 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION GOING AT 45 MPH. *AK

Mar 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION GOING AT 45 MPH. *AK

Mar 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE IN A REASONABLE DISTANCE ON SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES.

Mar 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE IN A REASONABLE DISTANCE ON SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES.

Mar 3, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER INOPERATIVE IN INCLEMENT WEATHER DUE TO ICE RAPIDLY BUILDS UP , CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. (1ST VEHICLE ON 601347)*SD

Mar 3, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER INOPERATIVE IN INCLEMENT WEATHER DUE TO ICE RAPIDLY BUILDS UP , CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. (1ST VEHICLE ON 601347)*SD

Jan 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Wheels

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES RESPOND SLOWLY. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS REPAIRED. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Visibility

AIR VENTS FAILED TO PROVIDE FRESH AIR CIRCULATION. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Wheels

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES RESPOND SLOWLY. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS REPAIRED. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Visibility

AIR VENTS FAILED TO PROVIDE FRESH AIR CIRCULATION. *SD

Jan 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN THE SNOW AND RAIN BRAKES LOCK UP WHILE DRIVNG. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN THE SNOW AND RAIN BRAKES LOCK UP WHILE DRIVNG. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Electrical System

SMALL HORN BUTTONS DIFFICULT TO FIND IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS OR WHEN TURNING. *DSH

Jan 24, 1996 Electrical System

SMALL HORN BUTTONS DIFFICULT TO FIND IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS OR WHEN TURNING. *DSH

Jan 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL (12:00) COLLISION AT 40 MPH. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL (12:00) COLLISION AT 40 MPH. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL (12:00) COLLISION AT 40 MPH. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL (12:00) COLLISION AT 40 MPH. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Electrical System

LOCATION OF HORN BUTTON ON STEERING COLUMN MAKES IT HARD TO ACCESS. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Electrical System

LOCATION OF HORN BUTTON ON STEERING COLUMN MAKES IT HARD TO ACCESS. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Tires

BRIDGESTONE TIRE PATCHED. *AW

Jan 11, 1996 Tires

BRIDGESTONE TIRE PATCHED. *AW

Dec 18, 1995 Steering

RACK REPLACED DUE TO RACK/PINION BOOT LEAKING. *AK

Dec 18, 1995 Steering

RACK REPLACED DUE TO RACK/PINION BOOT LEAKING. *AK

Dec 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH SURFACE THERE IS LOSS OF BRAKING. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH SURFACE THERE IS LOSS OF BRAKING. TT

Dec 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 16, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

STRONG GAS FUMES WHEN SHE STARTS UP THE CAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 16, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

STRONG GAS FUMES WHEN SHE STARTS UP THE CAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 13, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BAD FUMES ODOR WHEN VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE. TT

Nov 13, 1995 Electrical System

THE HORN BUTTON PROBLEMS. TT THERE ARE TWO SMALL BUTTONS LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO OPERATE THE HORN, WHEN THE DRIVER TURNS THE WHEEL IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO QUICKLY LOCATE THE SMALL HONR TO OPERATE THE HORN IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.*JB

Nov 13, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BAD FUMES ODOR WHEN VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE. TT

Nov 13, 1995 Electrical System

THE HORN BUTTON PROBLEMS. TT THERE ARE TWO SMALL BUTTONS LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO OPERATE THE HORN, WHEN THE DRIVER TURNS THE WHEEL IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO QUICKLY LOCATE THE SMALL HONR TO OPERATE THE HORN IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.*JB

Nov 2, 1995 Suspension

CAN NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE IN BAD WEATHER BACK END SLIDS. TT

Nov 2, 1995 Suspension

CAN NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE IN BAD WEATHER BACK END SLIDS. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED CAR NEW THE MOTOR BLEW . TT

Oct 18, 1995 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK FROM UNKNOWN CAUSE. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED CAR NEW THE MOTOR BLEW . TT

Oct 18, 1995 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK FROM UNKNOWN CAUSE. TT

Oct 12, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, DISENGAGE CRUISE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKE DID NOT RESPOND, TURN IGNITION OFF, THEN LOST STEERING, RESULTING IN R/END. *JB

Oct 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, DISENGAGE CRUISE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKE DID NOT RESPOND, TURN IGNITION OFF, THEN LOST STEERING, RESULTING IN R/END

Oct 12, 1995 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, DISENGAGE CRUISE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKE DID NOT RESPOND, TURN IGNITION OFF, THEN LOST STEERING, RESULTING IN R/END

Oct 12, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, DISENGAGE CRUISE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKE DID NOT RESPOND, TURN IGNITION OFF, THEN LOST STEERING, RESULTING IN R/END. *JB

Oct 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, DISENGAGE CRUISE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKE DID NOT RESPOND, TURN IGNITION OFF, THEN LOST STEERING, RESULTING IN R/END

Oct 12, 1995 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, DISENGAGE CRUISE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKE DID NOT RESPOND, TURN IGNITION OFF, THEN LOST STEERING, RESULTING IN R/END

Aug 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Aug 23, 1995 Electrical System

DUE TO POOR INSTALLATION OF ALARM SYSTEM, WIRES VIBRATED LOOSE/CUT INTO IGNITION SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 23, 1995 Electrical System

DUE TO POOR INSTALLATION OF ALARM SYSTEM, WIRES VIBRATED LOOSE/CUT INTO IGNITION SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 18, 1995 Air Bags

DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THROUGH RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. A SMALL DIP IN ROAD RESULTED IN THIS. TT

Aug 18, 1995 Air Bags

PASSENGERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THROUGH RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. A SMALL DIP IN ROAD RESULTED IN THIS. TT

Aug 18, 1995 Air Bags

DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THROUGH RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. A SMALL DIP IN ROAD RESULTED IN THIS. TT

Aug 18, 1995 Air Bags

PASSENGERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THROUGH RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. A SMALL DIP IN ROAD RESULTED IN THIS. TT

Aug 16, 1995 Seats

NO REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS. *AK

Aug 16, 1995 Seats

NO REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS. *AK

Aug 16, 1995 Seats

NO REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS. *AK

Aug 16, 1995 Seats

NO REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS. *AK

Aug 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON COLLISION. TT

Aug 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON COLLISION. TT

Jul 13, 1995 Seat Belts

CONCERNED THAT SEATBELT ANCHOR IS TOO LOW BETWEEN SEATS/IN CASE OF SIDE IMPACT WOULD BE UNABLE TO RELEASE SEATBELT. *DSH

Jul 13, 1995 Seat Belts

CONCERNED THAT SEATBELT ANCHOR IS TOO LOW BETWEEN SEATS/IN CASE OF SIDE IMPACT WOULD BE UNABLE TO RELEASE SEATBELT. *DSH

Jun 22, 1995 Air Bags

THE CARPHONE WAS INSTALLED IN THE CAR BUT IT WAS HOOKED ONTO THE AIRBAG FUSEBOX AND IT IS GROUNDED ON THE FUSEBOX TO THE AIRBAG. NOW THE AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE. T

Jun 22, 1995 Air Bags

THE CARPHONE WAS INSTALLED IN THE CAR BUT IT WAS HOOKED ONTO THE AIRBAG FUSEBOX AND IT IS GROUNDED ON THE FUSEBOX TO THE AIRBAG. NOW THE AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE. T

Jun 20, 1995 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING DOWHILL AT 25 MPH, SLOWING DOWN FOR A FLAT IN THE ROAD AND SCRAPED ONE OF THE TOW RINGS, PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING DOWHILL AT 25 MPH, SLOWING DOWN FOR A FLAT IN THE ROAD AND SCRAPED ONE OF THE TOW RINGS,DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING DOWHILL AT 25 MPH, SLOWING DOWN FOR A FLAT IN THE ROAD AND SCRAPED ONE OF THE TOW RINGS, PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING DOWHILL AT 25 MPH, SLOWING DOWN FOR A FLAT IN THE ROAD AND SCRAPED ONE OF THE TOW RINGS,DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Jun 12, 1995 Wheels

THE BACK WHEELS HAVE LOCKED UP 4 TIMES, DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Wheels

THE BACK WHEELS HAVE LOCKED UP 4 TIMES, DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE. TT

May 31, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 45MPH, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

May 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT LAMP COMES ON WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON AND REMAINS ON DURING THE TIME ENGINE IS RUNNING. *SKD

May 31, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 45MPH, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

May 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT LAMP COMES ON WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON AND REMAINS ON DURING THE TIME ENGINE IS RUNNING. *SKD

May 22, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

HOOD LATCH FAILED, CAUSING HOOD ACCIDENT. *SD

May 22, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

HOOD LATCH FAILED, CAUSING HOOD ACCIDENT. *SD

Apr 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILED WHEN USED IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CAUSING A SKID. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Apr 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILED WHEN USED IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CAUSING A SKID. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Feb 23, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS, WHEN ON LOW BEAM, LIGHT WILL NOT FOCUS PROPERLY, CAUSING VISION PROBLEMS. TT

Feb 23, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS, WHEN ON LOW BEAM, LIGHT WILL NOT FOCUS PROPERLY, CAUSING VISION PROBLEMS. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HIT ANOTHER CAR AT A LOW SPEED AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HIT ANOTHER CAR AT A LOW SPEED AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Electrical System

PURCHASE CAR BRAND NEW A MONTH ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OFF AND STEERING WHEEL COLUMN LOCK UP WHEN DRIVING. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Steering

PURCHASE CAR BRAND NEW A MONTH ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OFF AND STEERING WHEEL COLUMN LOCK UP WHEN DRIVING. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Electrical System

PURCHASE CAR BRAND NEW A MONTH ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OFF AND STEERING WHEEL COLUMN LOCK UP WHEN DRIVING. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Steering

PURCHASE CAR BRAND NEW A MONTH ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OFF AND STEERING WHEEL COLUMN LOCK UP WHEN DRIVING. TT