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May 10, 2006 Tires Crash 160,000 mi

HELLO, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT OVER THIS WEEKEND DUE TO A DEFECTIVE TIRE. THE TIRE BLEW FOR NO APPARENT REASON CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SMASHING INTO A CEMENT CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE TIRE IS A GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT/S. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND MANY...

May 10, 2006 Tires Crash 160,000 mi

HELLO, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT OVER THIS WEEKEND DUE TO A DEFECTIVE TIRE. THE TIRE BLEW FOR NO APPARENT REASON CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SMASHING INTO A CEMENT CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE TIRE IS A GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT/S. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND MANY...

Feb 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,405 mi

OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. COOLANT IS LEAKING AND OIL SLUDGE IS BUILDING UP WITHIN THE MANIFOLD. IT IS USING 2 TO 3 QUARTS OF OIL ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND SMOKING WILL BADLY WHEN FIRST CRANKED. CAR CHECKED BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG WITH CAR. *JB

Feb 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,405 mi

OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. COOLANT IS LEAKING AND OIL SLUDGE IS BUILDING UP WITHIN THE MANIFOLD. IT IS USING 2 TO 3 QUARTS OF OIL ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND SMOKING WILL BADLY WHEN FIRST CRANKED. CAR CHECKED BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG WITH CAR. *JB

Dec 20, 2004 Power Train

HAPPENED TO NOTICED FLUID AROUND RIM. REPEATED REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK. BELIEVE BACK SPACING OF SEAL AGAINST THE ABS RING IS OF A QUARTER OF INCH. CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND CREATE LOUD GRINDING HUM. BRAKES HAVE BECOME SOAKED IN GEAR OIL. CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP AND SMOKE PROFUSELY. BELIEVE...

Dec 20, 2004 Suspension

HAPPENED TO NOTICED FLUID AROUND RIM. REPEATED REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK. BELIEVE BACK SPACING OF SEAL AGAINST THE ABS RING IS OF A QUARTER OF INCH. CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND CREATE LOUD GRINDING HUM. BRAKES HAVE BECOME SOAKED IN GEAR OIL. CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP AND SMOKE PROFUSELY. BELIEVE...

Dec 20, 2004 Power Train

HAPPENED TO NOTICED FLUID AROUND RIM. REPEATED REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK. BELIEVE BACK SPACING OF SEAL AGAINST THE ABS RING IS OF A QUARTER OF INCH. CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND CREATE LOUD GRINDING HUM. BRAKES HAVE BECOME SOAKED IN GEAR OIL. CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP AND SMOKE PROFUSELY. BELIEVE...

Dec 20, 2004 Suspension

HAPPENED TO NOTICED FLUID AROUND RIM. REPEATED REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK. BELIEVE BACK SPACING OF SEAL AGAINST THE ABS RING IS OF A QUARTER OF INCH. CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND CREATE LOUD GRINDING HUM. BRAKES HAVE BECOME SOAKED IN GEAR OIL. CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP AND SMOKE PROFUSELY. BELIEVE...

Sep 29, 2004 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL AFTER GOING OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER IN THE ROAD. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT THE MEDIAN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. EVOQ FILED BY: EVELYN PRITCHETT 540-286-7169. *AK RECALL # COULD NOT BE FOUND BUT ...

Sep 29, 2004 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL AFTER GOING OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER IN THE ROAD. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT THE MEDIAN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. EVOQ FILED BY: EVELYN PRITCHETT 540-286-7169. *AK RECALL # COULD NOT BE FOUND BUT ...

Jun 15, 2004 Tires 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 120 KMPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND CHANGED THE TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. DUNLOP#26560R16 DOT#DB72A16 . *LA *LA

Jun 15, 2004 Tires 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 120 KMPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND CHANGED THE TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. DUNLOP#26560R16 DOT#DB72A16 . *LA *LA

Jun 2, 2004 Suspension 85,000 mi

RECALL 02V021000 CONCERNING REAR SUSPENSION. CONSUMER HAD RECALL REPAIRS DONE ONCE, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Suspension 85,000 mi

RECALL 02V021000 CONCERNING REAR SUSPENSION. CONSUMER HAD RECALL REPAIRS DONE ONCE, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Feb 19, 2004 Suspension 130,000 mi

AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE REAR SUSPENSION RECALL 02V021000 PERFORMED THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE . THIS HAS OCCURRED ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS.*AK *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Suspension 130,000 mi

AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE REAR SUSPENSION RECALL 02V021000 PERFORMED THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE . THIS HAS OCCURRED ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS.*AK *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,413 mi

HEAD GASKET BLEW ON 5VZ-FE ENGINE. THIS WAS EXACTLY 3 YEARS & 53K MILES AFTER THE TOYOTA SSC (SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN) X01. IN WHICH THEY REPLACED THE FAULTY HEAD GASKETS ON MY 4RUNNER. ALSO REPLACED AT THE TIME WERE THE; TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP, & THERMOSTAT. THE TRUCK HAS HAD ALL OF IT'S DEALER/M...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,413 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE 5VZ-FE BI-METAL ENGINE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. ACCORDING TO THE THE AUTHORIZED DEALER (TOYOTA 101 OF REDWOOD CITY), THE ENGINE OVERHEATED WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY LED TO THE ALUMINUM HEADS TO CRACK AROUND THE VALES. I AM AWARE THAT TOYOTA HAD A NATION...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,413 mi

HEAD GASKET BLEW ON 5VZ-FE ENGINE. THIS WAS EXACTLY 3 YEARS & 53K MILES AFTER THE TOYOTA SSC (SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN) X01. IN WHICH THEY REPLACED THE FAULTY HEAD GASKETS ON MY 4RUNNER. ALSO REPLACED AT THE TIME WERE THE; TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP, & THERMOSTAT. THE TRUCK HAS HAD ALL OF IT'S DEALER/M...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,413 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE 5VZ-FE BI-METAL ENGINE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. ACCORDING TO THE THE AUTHORIZED DEALER (TOYOTA 101 OF REDWOOD CITY), THE ENGINE OVERHEATED WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY LED TO THE ALUMINUM HEADS TO CRACK AROUND THE VALES. I AM AWARE THAT TOYOTA HAD A NATION...

Nov 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSISTENT BRAKE PAD CRACKING ON TOYOTA HIGH PERFORMANCE, TRD, BRAKES. THE TRD SEMI-METALLIC BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST 6 WEEKS AFTER HEARING AND FEELING GRINDING NOISES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. INSPECTION WITH THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE CONTACT PORTION OF THE BRAKE PADS EXH...

Nov 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSISTENT BRAKE PAD CRACKING ON TOYOTA HIGH PERFORMANCE, TRD, BRAKES. THE TRD SEMI-METALLIC BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST 6 WEEKS AFTER HEARING AND FEELING GRINDING NOISES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. INSPECTION WITH THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE CONTACT PORTION OF THE BRAKE PADS EXH...

Sep 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,500 mi

I HAVE A 1996 4RUNNER AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT VIBRATES WHEN I BRAKE HARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN I GO DOWNHILL. I CAN FEEL IT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES MY TRUCK STARTED SHAKING LIKE A EARTHQUAKE. IT WAS VERY SERIOUS. I ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND I COULD HAVE DIED. IT ONLY HAS ABOUT 7...

Sep 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,500 mi

I HAVE A 1996 4RUNNER AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT VIBRATES WHEN I BRAKE HARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN I GO DOWNHILL. I CAN FEEL IT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES MY TRUCK STARTED SHAKING LIKE A EARTHQUAKE. IT WAS VERY SERIOUS. I ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND I COULD HAVE DIED. IT ONLY HAS ABOUT 7...

Mar 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 2 mi

THE 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HIT A STOP SIGN POLE AND A BIG TREE AT 50 TO 60 MPH DURING WET WEATHER. THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS TOTALED AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN THE COLLISION OF THE DRIVERS HEAD TO THE STEERING WHEEL. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 2 mi

THE 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HIT A STOP SIGN POLE AND A BIG TREE AT 50 TO 60 MPH DURING WET WEATHER. THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS TOTALED AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN THE COLLISION OF THE DRIVERS HEAD TO THE STEERING WHEEL. *NLM

Feb 25, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE REAR SUSPENSION. *AK *JB

Feb 25, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE REAR SUSPENSION. *AK *JB

Jan 10, 2003 Suspension

PER THE CONSUMER THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION 02V-021, TOYOTA MOTOR, CLEVELAND OH, 216-321-9100 .*JB

Jan 10, 2003 Suspension

PER THE CONSUMER THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION 02V-021, TOYOTA MOTOR, CLEVELAND OH, 216-321-9100 .*JB

Nov 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICE WHILE TRAVELING EXHAUSTS LEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICE BY DEALER TECHNICIAN NOTICE CORROSION ON THE CROSSOVER PIPE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICE WHILE TRAVELING EXHAUSTS LEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICE BY DEALER TECHNICIAN NOTICE CORROSION ON THE CROSSOVER PIPE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jul 29, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02 V 021 000. CONTACTED DEALER, AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02 V 021 000. CONTACTED DEALER, AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Jul 7, 2002 Seat Belts

SEATBELT WOULD NOT RELEASE. REPEATED ATTEMPTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. HAD TO CUT BELT TO RELEASE 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO WAS IN PAIN DUE TO EXTREME TIGHTNESS OF BELT.*AK

Jul 7, 2002 Seat Belts

SEATBELT WOULD NOT RELEASE. REPEATED ATTEMPTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. HAD TO CUT BELT TO RELEASE 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO WAS IN PAIN DUE TO EXTREME TIGHTNESS OF BELT.*AK

Apr 22, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER HAD REAR SUSPENSION REPAIRS PRIOR TO RECALL SSC20A NOTIFICATION. DEALER REPACKED AND ADJUSTED REAR AXLE AND REPLACED BEARINGS. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. *TT

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED, DEALER LUBRICATED CALIPERS, REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND TURNED ROTORS. DEALER ALSO REPLACED REAR BRAKE SHOES, AND BRAKE FLUID. ABS RETAINER RINGS WERE REPLACED ALSO. *TT

Apr 22, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER HAD REAR SUSPENSION REPAIRS PRIOR TO RECALL SSC20A NOTIFICATION. DEALER REPACKED AND ADJUSTED REAR AXLE AND REPLACED BEARINGS. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. *TT

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED, DEALER LUBRICATED CALIPERS, REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND TURNED ROTORS. DEALER ALSO REPLACED REAR BRAKE SHOES, AND BRAKE FLUID. ABS RETAINER RINGS WERE REPLACED ALSO. *TT

Mar 21, 2002 Suspension Crash

AFTER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 02 V021 000, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS REAR OF VEHICLE LOST DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/COLLISION. *AK

Mar 21, 2002 Suspension

WHEN CARRYING MORE WEIGHT VEHICLE GRINDS AND FISHTALES IN BACK. WEIGHT IS ON SHOCKS INSTEAD OF SPRINGS WHICH CAUSES SHOCKS TO WEAR OUT.*AK

Mar 21, 2002 Suspension Crash

AFTER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 02 V021 000, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS REAR OF VEHICLE LOST DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/COLLISION. *AK

Mar 21, 2002 Suspension

WHEN CARRYING MORE WEIGHT VEHICLE GRINDS AND FISHTALES IN BACK. WEIGHT IS ON SHOCKS INSTEAD OF SPRINGS WHICH CAUSES SHOCKS TO WEAR OUT.*AK

Feb 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Child Seat

THIS FORM IS TO REPORT A PROBLEM WITH A CARSEAT.... MANUFACTURER: EVENFLO, PRODUCT: ON MY WAY INFANT CARSEAT, #[XXX], MANUFACTURER DATE 2/28/2000. THEY PROBLEM I HAD WITH THE CARSEAT IS WITH THE STRAPS. WHEN I WET TO TIGHTEN MY SON AFTER HE WAS BUCKLED IN, PLASTIC PIECE WHICH HOLD THE STRAP CAME...

Feb 15, 2001 Child Seat

THIS FORM IS TO REPORT A PROBLEM WITH A CARSEAT.... MANUFACTURER: EVENFLO, PRODUCT: ON MY WAY INFANT CARSEAT, #[XXX], MANUFACTURER DATE 2/28/2000. THEY PROBLEM I HAD WITH THE CARSEAT IS WITH THE STRAPS. WHEN I WET TO TIGHTEN MY SON AFTER HE WAS BUCKLED IN, PLASTIC PIECE WHICH HOLD THE STRAP CAME...

Jan 6, 2001 Power Train

THIS COMPONENT HAS FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST 4 YEARS, REQUIRING 7 TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND PART REPLACEMENT 3 TIME. THE LAST TIME THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE MAIN FAILURE IS IN A CHEAP PLASTIC BUSHING THAT CONSTANTLY FALLS APART. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WHILE WORKABLE DOES...

Jan 6, 2001 Power Train

THIS COMPONENT HAS FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST 4 YEARS, REQUIRING 7 TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND PART REPLACEMENT 3 TIME. THE LAST TIME THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE MAIN FAILURE IS IN A CHEAP PLASTIC BUSHING THAT CONSTANTLY FALLS APART. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WHILE WORKABLE DOES...

Dec 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ENGINE CATASTROPICALLY FAILED AT 71K MILES. MY VEHICLE HAD MAJOR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS. THE FAILURE OF A CONNECTING ROD IN MY ENGINE ENDANGERED MY LIFE AND THOSE OF MY WIFE AND SON BY CAUSING MY ENGINE TO SEIZE UP IN TRAFFIC. THE TOTAL TIME ELAPSED FROM WHEN MY ENGINE WAS...

Dec 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ENGINE CATASTROPICALLY FAILED AT 71K MILES. MY VEHICLE HAD MAJOR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS. THE FAILURE OF A CONNECTING ROD IN MY ENGINE ENDANGERED MY LIFE AND THOSE OF MY WIFE AND SON BY CAUSING MY ENGINE TO SEIZE UP IN TRAFFIC. THE TOTAL TIME ELAPSED FROM WHEN MY ENGINE WAS...

Sep 20, 2000 Tires Crash

DRIVER WAS EXITING A FREEWAY OFF RAMP AND LOST COMTROL OF THE TRUCK AFTER THE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT ON A CURVE DOING 30MPH. *AK( DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRE SIZE: 225 75R/14 )

Sep 20, 2000 Tires Crash

DRIVER WAS EXITING A FREEWAY OFF RAMP AND LOST COMTROL OF THE TRUCK AFTER THE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT ON A CURVE DOING 30MPH. *AK( DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRE SIZE: 225 75R/14 )

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLEWOUT DURING LONG-DISTANCE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY DRIVING. DAYLIGHT. CLEAR SKIES. SAFELY PULLED VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. TREAD SEPERATED. FAILURE DEBRIS DAMAGED FENDER, RUNNING BOARD, AND MUD GUARD UNDER FENDER.( DOT NUMBER: W2H AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLEWOUT DURING LONG-DISTANCE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY DRIVING. DAYLIGHT. CLEAR SKIES. SAFELY PULLED VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. TREAD SEPERATED. FAILURE DEBRIS DAMAGED FENDER, RUNNING BOARD, AND MUD GUARD UNDER FENDER.( DOT NUMBER: W2H AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS LOSING ALOT OF COOLANT. VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING BY THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. ALSO, VEHICLE MISSING AND HESITATING. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AS PART OF RECALL, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN AFTER A YEA...

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS LOSING ALOT OF COOLANT. VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING BY THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. ALSO, VEHICLE MISSING AND HESITATING. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AS PART OF RECALL, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN AFTER A YEA...

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW/DISINTEGRATED ON INTERSTATE WESTBOUND FROM A LAS VEGAS EVENT. REMAINING TIRES SEEM TO HAVE AN ODD WEAR PATTERN EVEN THOUGH TIRE PRESSURES ARE KEPT AT 30PSI( DOT NUMBER: WZHH-AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS LOSING ALOT OF COOLANT. VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING BY THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. ALSO, VEHICLE MISSING AND HESITATING. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AS PART OF RECALL, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN AFTER A YEA...

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS LOSING ALOT OF COOLANT. VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING BY THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. ALSO, VEHICLE MISSING AND HESITATING. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AS PART OF RECALL, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN AFTER A YEA...

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW/DISINTEGRATED ON INTERSTATE WESTBOUND FROM A LAS VEGAS EVENT. REMAINING TIRES SEEM TO HAVE AN ODD WEAR PATTERN EVEN THOUGH TIRE PRESSURES ARE KEPT AT 30PSI( DOT NUMBER: WZHH-AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

THE SUBJECT RIGHT REAR TIRE CAME APART WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE CASING.( DOT NUMBER: WZHH AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT LEFT REAR TIRE WAS BEGINNING TO SEPARATE. REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONES-STILL HAVE ONE AS SPARE( DOT NUMBER: W2HHAWB TIRE SIZE: P22575R15 )

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT LEFT REAR TIRE WAS BEGINNING TO SEPARATE. REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONES-STILL HAVE ONE AS SPARE( DOT NUMBER: W2HHAWB TIRE SIZE: P22575R15 )

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

THE SUBJECT RIGHT REAR TIRE CAME APART WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE CASING.( DOT NUMBER: WZHH AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

THE SUBJECT RIGHT REAR TIRE CAME APART WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE CASING.( DOT NUMBER: WZHH AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT LEFT REAR TIRE WAS BEGINNING TO SEPARATE. REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONES-STILL HAVE ONE AS SPARE( DOT NUMBER: W2HHAWB TIRE SIZE: P22575R15 )

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT LEFT REAR TIRE WAS BEGINNING TO SEPARATE. REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONES-STILL HAVE ONE AS SPARE( DOT NUMBER: W2HHAWB TIRE SIZE: P22575R15 )

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

THE SUBJECT RIGHT REAR TIRE CAME APART WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE CASING.( DOT NUMBER: WZHH AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT ALONG THE INNER WALL OF THE TIRE. *SLC

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT ALONG THE INNER WALL OF THE TIRE. *SLC

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

TIRE FAILED WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE AND WAS LOST (COULDN'T SEE IT AT NIGHT). LOCATION WAS ON INTERSTATE 15 JUST SOUTH OF BARSTOW CALIFORNIA. TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY IN THE IN LOW 50S. BEFORE THE TIRE FAILUE, I FELT A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE FOR A FEW MILES, WHIC...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

TIRE FAILED WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE AND WAS LOST (COULDN'T SEE IT AT NIGHT). LOCATION WAS ON INTERSTATE 15 JUST SOUTH OF BARSTOW CALIFORNIA. TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY IN THE IN LOW 50S. BEFORE THE TIRE FAILUE, I FELT A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE FOR A FEW MILES, WHIC...

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

A SECOND TIRE HAD TO BE REMOVED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR IN ONE SECTION OF ITS TREAD. IT IS NOW MY SPARE TIRE.( DOT NUMBER: W2HH AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

A SECOND TIRE HAD TO BE REMOVED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR IN ONE SECTION OF ITS TREAD. IT IS NOW MY SPARE TIRE.( DOT NUMBER: W2HH AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )

Jul 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH & WAS TURNING INTO CURB, ROAD WAS WET, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED THE ABS AND RPMS REVVED UP. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE & SPUN AROUND, AND HIT A UTILITY POLE WITH REAR OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE TOWED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH & WAS TURNING INTO CURB, ROAD WAS WET, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED THE ABS AND RPMS REVVED UP. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE & SPUN AROUND, AND HIT A UTILITY POLE WITH REAR OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE TOWED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH & WAS TURNING INTO CURB, ROAD WAS WET, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED THE ABS AND RPMS REVVED UP. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE & SPUN AROUND, AND HIT A UTILITY POLE WITH REAR OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE TOWED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH & WAS TURNING INTO CURB, ROAD WAS WET, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED THE ABS AND RPMS REVVED UP. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE & SPUN AROUND, AND HIT A UTILITY POLE WITH REAR OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE TOWED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PAVEMENT IS WET AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEVICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO TRAVEL, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPIING DISTANCE. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE PORBLEM . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PAVEMENT IS WET AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEVICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO TRAVEL, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPIING DISTANCE. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE PORBLEM . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Dec 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES BIND TO WHEEL EVEN AFTER RELEASE OF BRAKE PEDAL. MUST PUT INTO DRIVE AND PRESS ON ACCLERATOR TO RELEASE. WHEN ACCLERATOR IS DEPRESSED THE BRAKES RELEASES WITH A SUDDEN JOLT WHICH CAUSES RAPID ACCLERATION AND A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Dec 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES BIND TO WHEEL EVEN AFTER RELEASE OF BRAKE PEDAL. MUST PUT INTO DRIVE AND PRESS ON ACCLERATOR TO RELEASE. WHEN ACCLERATOR IS DEPRESSED THE BRAKES RELEASES WITH A SUDDEN JOLT WHICH CAUSES RAPID ACCLERATION AND A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Jul 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE AT DEALER'S TWICE FOR BRAKE REPAIRS, BUT DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE AT DEALER'S TWICE FOR BRAKE REPAIRS, BUT DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE ONTO CYLINDER, RESULTING IN MAJOR DAMAGE TO ENGINE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. MJS

Apr 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE ONTO CYLINDER, RESULTING IN MAJOR DAMAGE TO ENGINE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. MJS

Mar 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED TWO MASTER CYLINDERS AND LEAKING CALIPER, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED TWO MASTER CYLINDERS AND LEAKING CALIPER, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED TWO MASTER CYLINDERS AND LEAKING CALIPER, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED TWO MASTER CYLINDERS AND LEAKING CALIPER, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND BURN ENGINE. DEALER IS AWARE OF DEFECT. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Structure

DESIGN OF VEHICLE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF INSIDE TEATHER STRAP.

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND BURN ENGINE. DEALER IS AWARE OF DEFECT. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Structure

DESIGN OF VEHICLE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF INSIDE TEATHER STRAP.

Jan 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY SISTER ALSO OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER WITH ALMOST IDENTICAL BUILD AND THE EXACT SAME 3.4 L ENGINE AND SHE ALSO HAD THE SAME HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON HER ENGINE. MY ENGINE WAS IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED, NEW OIL EVERY 3000 MILES ETC AND STILL HAD THE SAME FAILURE. MY CONCERN IS THAT I DON'T SEE A REC...

Jan 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY SISTER ALSO OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER WITH ALMOST IDENTICAL BUILD AND THE EXACT SAME 3.4 L ENGINE AND SHE ALSO HAD THE SAME HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON HER ENGINE. MY ENGINE WAS IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED, NEW OIL EVERY 3000 MILES ETC AND STILL HAD THE SAME FAILURE. MY CONCERN IS THAT I DON'T SEE A REC...

Jan 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ON A STRAIGHT DECENT ROAD I APPLIED A BRAKE. SUDDENLY MY TIRE IS LOCKED W/ NO STEERING. THE ROAD WAS PARTLY COVERED BY SLUSHY SNOW AND WET. SINCE THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH ABS, I DID NOT TRY TO PUMP. AS THE RESULT MY CAR HIT A SNOW BANK AND ROLLED OVER. THE USER'S MANUAL DOES NOT INDICATE ABS MA...

Jan 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ON A STRAIGHT DECENT ROAD I APPLIED A BRAKE. SUDDENLY MY TIRE IS LOCKED W/ NO STEERING. THE ROAD WAS PARTLY COVERED BY SLUSHY SNOW AND WET. SINCE THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH ABS, I DID NOT TRY TO PUMP. AS THE RESULT MY CAR HIT A SNOW BANK AND ROLLED OVER. THE USER'S MANUAL DOES NOT INDICATE ABS MA...

Jan 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ABS SYSTEM FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY,AND WILL NOT WORK AT ALL IN WET WEATHER. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED ON THREE OCCASIONS AND REPAIRED ON ONE OCCASION ( REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS AND PADS), PROBLEM STILL OCCURING. HELP IN THIS MATTER IS NEEDED. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ABS SYSTEM FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY,AND WILL NOT WORK AT ALL IN WET WEATHER. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED ON THREE OCCASIONS AND REPAIRED ON ONE OCCASION ( REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS AND PADS), PROBLEM STILL OCCURING. HELP IN THIS MATTER IS NEEDED. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ABS SYSTEM FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY,AND WILL NOT WORK AT ALL IN WET WEATHER. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED ON THREE OCCASIONS AND REPAIRED ON ONE OCCASION ( REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS AND PADS), PROBLEM STILL OCCURING. HELP IN THIS MATTER IS NEEDED. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ABS SYSTEM FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY,AND WILL NOT WORK AT ALL IN WET WEATHER. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED ON THREE OCCASIONS AND REPAIRED ON ONE OCCASION ( REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS AND PADS), PROBLEM STILL OCCURING. HELP IN THIS MATTER IS NEEDED. *AK

Oct 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW UP.

Oct 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW UP.

Sep 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

GOING DOWN HILL, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AS IF ABS IS TRYING TO OPERATE. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGINS TO PULSATE AND ROTORS ARE THEN FOUND TO BE WARPED.

Sep 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

GOING DOWN HILL, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AS IF ABS IS TRYING TO OPERATE. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGINS TO PULSATE AND ROTORS ARE THEN FOUND TO BE WARPED.

Aug 20, 1998 Suspension

THIS ACCIDENT HAS BEEN REFERRED TO A LAWYER AND AN ENGINEERING EXPERT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AXLE FAILED DUE TO A MECHANICAL DEFECT. ON WITNESS FOLLOWING THE VEHICLE SAID THE VEHICLE DROPPED.

Aug 20, 1998 Suspension

THIS ACCIDENT HAS BEEN REFERRED TO A LAWYER AND AN ENGINEERING EXPERT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AXLE FAILED DUE TO A MECHANICAL DEFECT. ON WITNESS FOLLOWING THE VEHICLE SAID THE VEHICLE DROPPED.

Jun 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN APPROACHING STOP LIGHTS. APPROXIMATELY A MONTH AGO I WAS CROSSING THREE LANES OF TRAFFICE AND IT STALLED. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND WARRANTS REPURCHASING.

Jun 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN APPROACHING STOP LIGHTS. APPROXIMATELY A MONTH AGO I WAS CROSSING THREE LANES OF TRAFFICE AND IT STALLED. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND WARRANTS REPURCHASING.

Apr 16, 1998 Wheels

THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY DETACHED WHEN THE FOUR BOLTS FAILED.

Apr 16, 1998 Wheels

THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY DETACHED WHEN THE FOUR BOLTS FAILED.

Jan 16, 1998 Air Bags

DURING A CRASH, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND THE OWNER STATES THAT IT SHOULD NOT HAVE.

Jan 16, 1998 Air Bags

DURING A CRASH, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND THE OWNER STATES THAT IT SHOULD NOT HAVE.

Jan 16, 1998 Air Bags

DURING A CRASH, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND THE OWNER STATES THAT IT SHOULD NOT HAVE.

Jan 16, 1998 Air Bags

DURING A CRASH, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND THE OWNER STATES THAT IT SHOULD NOT HAVE.

Nov 4, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS DOOR FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS DOOR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Wheels

DESIGN OF VEHICLE STRUCTURE/BODY DOES NOT ALLOW FOR WHEEL WELL TO STOP MUD FROM HITTING VEHICLE.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

AUTOMATIC POWER LOCKS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKET FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

INTERIOR MIRROR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX WIRE HARNESS FAILURE.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Wheels

DESIGN OF VEHICLE STRUCTURE/BODY DOES NOT ALLOW FOR WHEEL WELL TO STOP MUD FROM HITTING VEHICLE.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

AUTOMATIC POWER LOCKS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKET FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

INTERIOR MIRROR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX WIRE HARNESS FAILURE.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COMPUTER FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COMPUTER FAILED.

Sep 23, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION SPRINGS FAILED.

Sep 23, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION SPRINGS FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM MAKES NOISE.

Sep 19, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM MAKES NOISE.

Sep 19, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Suspension

HIGH SPEED MANEUVER TO AVOID ROAD HAZARD RESULTED IN A ROLL OVER/ACCIDENT.

Sep 11, 1997 Suspension

HIGH SPEED MANEUVER TO AVOID ROAD HAZARD RESULTED IN A ROLL OVER/ACCIDENT.

Sep 8, 1997 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT ON FREEWAY.

Sep 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKETS.

Sep 8, 1997 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT ON FREEWAY.

Sep 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKETS.

Sep 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING.

Sep 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 28, 1997 Equipment

ROOF RACK HAD MISSING COMPONENTS, CONSUMER COULD NOT ATTACH SKI RACK.

Aug 28, 1997 Equipment

ROOF RACK HAD MISSING COMPONENTS, CONSUMER COULD NOT ATTACH SKI RACK.

Jul 11, 1997 Suspension

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LOADED AND UPON HITTING A BUMP, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DELAER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SHOCKS AND THE SPRINGS. *AK

Jul 11, 1997 Suspension

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LOADED AND UPON HITTING A BUMP, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DELAER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SHOCKS AND THE SPRINGS. *AK

Jul 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS COMING TO A STOP AT ABOUT 30 MPH,BEGAN APPLYING PRESSURE TO BRAKE, HEARD LOUD GRINDING NOISE, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, CAUSED ACCIDENT, ROD THAT HOLDS TIRE AND AXLE CAME OFF. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS COMING TO A STOP AT ABOUT 30 MPH,BEGAN APPLYING PRESSURE TO BRAKE, HEARD LOUD GRINDING NOISE, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, CAUSED ACCIDENT, ROD THAT HOLDS TIRE AND AXLE CAME OFF. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Jul 7, 1997 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION FAILED.

Jul 7, 1997 Visibility

REAR DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE.

Jul 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Jul 7, 1997 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION FAILED.

Jul 7, 1997 Visibility

REAR DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE.

Jun 20, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS A SEVERE VIBRATION PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 20, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS A SEVERE VIBRATION PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 3, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVING VEHICLE; LOCKED ALL DOORS; INTERIOR LIGHT CAME ON WHEN PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR OPENED; HAD TO UNLOCK, RECLOSE & LOCKED DOORS AGAIN; TOOK TO DEALER; NO PROBLEM FOUND; DEALER TIGHTENED LOCKS. *AK

Jun 3, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVING VEHICLE; LOCKED ALL DOORS; INTERIOR LIGHT CAME ON WHEN PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR OPENED; HAD TO UNLOCK, RECLOSE & LOCKED DOORS AGAIN; TOOK TO DEALER; NO PROBLEM FOUND; DEALER TIGHTENED LOCKS. *AK

May 8, 1997 Tires

DUNLOP TIRES FAILED/BLEW OUT.

May 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LEAKING ANTIFREEZE.

May 8, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED.

May 8, 1997 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT DUE TO BEING RIPPED.

May 8, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ALARM REMOTE INOPERATIVE.

May 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SHIMMIES WHEN STOPPING DUE TO WARPED ROTORS.

May 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED DUE TO WEAR.

May 8, 1997 Tires

DUNLOP TIRES FAILED/BLEW OUT.

May 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LEAKING ANTIFREEZE.

May 8, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED.

May 8, 1997 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT DUE TO BEING RIPPED.

May 8, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ALARM REMOTE INOPERATIVE.

May 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SHIMMIES WHEN STOPPING DUE TO WARPED ROTORS.

May 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED DUE TO WEAR.

Apr 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SMOKE CAME FROM THE FRONT ENGINE AND THERE WAS A FUEL SMELL. MANUFACTURER SAID DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET WAS THE CAUSE. CONSUMER STATED IF MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM, WHY NOT NOTIFY THE CONSUMERS. *AK

Apr 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SMOKE CAME FROM THE FRONT ENGINE AND THERE WAS A FUEL SMELL. MANUFACTURER SAID DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET WAS THE CAUSE. CONSUMER STATED IF MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM, WHY NOT NOTIFY THE CONSUMERS. *AK

Apr 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED

Apr 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Apr 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED

Apr 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Visibility

REAR WINDOW INOPERATIVE.

Apr 10, 1997 Visibility

REAR WINDOW INOPERATIVE.

Feb 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRYING TO AVOID ACCIDENT BRAKES FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER.

Feb 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRYING TO AVOID ACCIDENT BRAKES FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER.

Feb 19, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 19, 1997 Structure Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 19, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 19, 1997 Structure Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Structure

REAR BUMPER HITCH ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.

Feb 12, 1997 Structure

RIGHT SIDE EXTENSION FRAME FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Structure

REAR BUMPER HITCH ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.

Feb 12, 1997 Structure

RIGHT SIDE EXTENSION FRAME FAILED.

Jan 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOTICE A LEA IN GARAGE AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, PINK LIQUID (COOLANT FLUID), TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP, WAS INFORMED OF A CRACK IN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOTICE A LEA IN GARAGE AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, PINK LIQUID (COOLANT FLUID), TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP, WAS INFORMED OF A CRACK IN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET REPLACED PREMATURELY DUE TO POOR ENGINE HEAD DESIGN.

Jan 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET REPLACED PREMATURELY DUE TO POOR ENGINE HEAD DESIGN.

Oct 7, 1996 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM LIGHTS CREATE A 'CURTAIN LIKE' SHADOW, REDUCING VISIBILITY.

Oct 7, 1996 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM LIGHTS CREATE A 'CURTAIN LIKE' SHADOW, REDUCING VISIBILITY.

Oct 4, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 4, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED ABS BRAKE WARMUP AND VIOLENT VIBRATION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE UPON BRAKING.*AK

Sep 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED ABS BRAKE WARMUP AND VIOLENT VIBRATION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE UPON BRAKING.*AK

Jul 2, 1996 Wheels Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE REAR WHEEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FELL OFF AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK THE DEALER IS TRYING TO FIND CONSUMER RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT, EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE WAS ONLY A FEW DAYS OLD, CONSUMER FEELS WHEEL WAS NEVER PUT ON SECURELY. *SLC

Jul 2, 1996 Wheels Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE REAR WHEEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FELL OFF AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK THE DEALER IS TRYING TO FIND CONSUMER RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT, EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE WAS ONLY A FEW DAYS OLD, CONSUMER FEELS WHEEL WAS NEVER PUT ON SECURELY. *SLC

Apr 29, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON, IN FOR REPAIR, DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE SENSOR WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON, IN FOR REPAIR, DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE SENSOR WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON, IN FOR REPAIR, DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE SENSOR WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON, IN FOR REPAIR, DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE SENSOR WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN BETWEEN GEARS, EXPERIENCED ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN BETWEEN GEARS, EXPERIENCED ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS AND VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY W/FRONT TIRES WORN. DEALER NOT ABLE TO ADJUST THEM BECAUSE VEHICLE IS TOO NEW. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

Mar 19, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS AND VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY W/FRONT TIRES WORN. DEALER NOT ABLE TO ADJUST THEM BECAUSE VEHICLE IS TOO NEW. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.