1989 TOYOTA CAMRY Problems & Recalls
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The contact owns a 1989 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and his wife noticed smoke coming from under the driver's side of the hood. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact stated that when he opened the hood, he noticed t...
Mileage: 144,000
PASSENGERS DOOR WILL MOT UNLOCK. EITHER BY ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK OR BY PULLING UP THE UNLOCK BOTTON. 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY RECALL - #92V135000 RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : DOORS : LATCH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO "WELD", AND...
Mileage: 198,315
GOT EMAIL SAYING 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY ON RECALL LIST BECAUSE OF ENGINE PISTON PROBLEMS
Mileage: 260,000
CAR STALLS WHILE EITHER GOING DOWN THE STREET, OR AT A STOPLIGHT. MY FEAR IS THAT I WILL GET REAR-ENDED. AND, ALSO EMBARRASSING AND FRUSTRATING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 1989 NEW. IT HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR. IT IS ALWAYS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE WET/DAMP. I CAN FEEL IT ST...
Mileage: 1,000
THE SHOULDER HARNESS ON THIS CAR MOVES IN A TRACK TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN THE DRIVER OPENS THE DOOR, AND TO MOVE TO THE OTHER END OF THE TRACK TO SECURE THE DRIVER WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. IT IS A DUMB DESIGN. THIS CAR IS OLD, AND DESPITE MY MECHANIC'S BEST EFFORTS, THE MOTION TO GET OUT OF T...
Mileage: 173,000
I BOUGHT A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT NOW HAS 250,000 MILES ON IT. SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR I'VE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. I DID NOT SEE THIS YEAR LISTED ON THE RECALL LIST. YOU REALLY HAVE TO PUSH HARD ON IT WHEN YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE TO GET THE CAR T...
Mileage: 235,000
I BOUGHT A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT NOW HAS 250,000 MILES ON IT. SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR I'VE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. I DID NOT SEE THIS YEAR LISTED ON THE RECALL LIST. YOU REALLY HAVE TO PUSH HARD ON IT WHEN YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE TO GET THE CAR T...
Mileage: 235,000
I BOUGHT A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT NOW HAS 250,000 MILES ON IT. SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR I'VE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. I DID NOT SEE THIS YEAR LISTED ON THE RECALL LIST. YOU REALLY HAVE TO PUSH HARD ON IT WHEN YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE TO GET THE CAR T...
Mileage: 235,000
1989 TOYOTA CAMRY'S DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCKS STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. UNABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE FROM FRONT SEATS. UNABLE TO UNLOCK FRONT DOORS MANUALLY FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. UNABLE TO UNLOCK FRONT DOORS USING KEY FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE. SAFETY ISSUE ALONG WITH INCONVENIENCE WHE...
Mileage: 103,002
1989 TOYOTA CAMRY'S DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCKS STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. UNABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE FROM FRONT SEATS. UNABLE TO UNLOCK FRONT DOORS MANUALLY FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. UNABLE TO UNLOCK FRONT DOORS USING KEY FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE. SAFETY ISSUE ALONG WITH INCONVENIENCE WHE...
Mileage: 103,002
AUTOMATIC LOCKS LOCK DOWN, CANNOT OPEN CAR. *JS
Mileage: 40,000
I HAVE A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY AND I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL(92V135000) ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH THE LATCHES AND LOCKS WELL I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE MAINTENANCE WAS ALREADY DONE ON THE CAR BUT NOW I HAVE BOTH BACK DOORS THAT WONT OPEN AT ALL, AND I BELIEVE THIS IS THE CAUS...
I HAVE A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY AND I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL(92V135000) ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH THE LATCHES AND LOCKS WELL I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE MAINTENANCE WAS ALREADY DONE ON THE CAR BUT NOW I HAVE BOTH BACK DOORS THAT WONT OPEN AT ALL, AND I BELIEVE THIS IS THE CAUS...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, SHE WAS CRASHED INTO FROM THE REAR AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS ALSO FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFAC...
Mileage: 120,000
I HAVE A FRIEND THAT IS A LADY THAT HAD A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT WOULD REFUSE TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE THE GAS PEDAL WOULD GET STUCK. I TRIED IT AND SURE ENOUGH IT DID GET STUCK WHEN YOU HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND YOU ACCELERATED. APPLYING THE BRAKES DID NOT UNSTICK THE PEDAL. I OPENED...
Mileage: 40,000
1989 RECALL ON TOYOTA CAMRY FOR WELDED DOOR SOLENOID HAS EXPIRED? HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? SO WAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO WIITH THE CAR> IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE NOT HAVING BOTH DOORS OPERATIONAL! WHAT IS THE NHTSA FOR? WHAT ARE RECALLS FOR? I GUESS ITS MORE IOMP[ORTANT TO REWARD MIDDLE CLASS IND...
Mileage: 188,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE TRUNK LID OPENS, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT OPEN PROPERLY, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AND THE POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES ARE INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
Mileage: 163,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE TRUNK LID OPENS, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT OPEN PROPERLY, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AND THE POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES ARE INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
Mileage: 163,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE TRUNK LID OPENS, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT OPEN PROPERLY, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AND THE POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES ARE INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
Mileage: 163,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE TRUNK LID OPENS, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT OPEN PROPERLY, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AND THE POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES ARE INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
Mileage: 163,000
THE DRIVER'S REAR TIRE HAD AN AIR POCKET ON THE SIDEWALL, WHICH WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE, MAKING THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR FOR A TOTAL OF 3 TIMES.
VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS THAT WERE STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR 1992 RECALL CONCERNING THE SAME PROBLEM. CURRENTLY, ALL THE DOORS WERE LOCKED EXCEPT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHICH WAS JIMMIED TO GAIN ENTRANCE. *AK
Mileage: 109,000
DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL CAUSED WIDE OPEN THROTTLE THAT LED TO A FATAL ACCIDENT. *JB UPDATED 03/05/10 *BF UPDATED 09/28/10 UPDATED 9/21/2011*CW
Mileage: 198,222
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER RECALL NO 92V135000 FOR THE DOOR LOCKS. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. PASSENGER FRONT DOOR LOCK IS FUSED AND DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM IN OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT ALL OTHER DOOR LOCKS ARE NOW FAILING AND ONLY WORK INTERMIT...
WHILE TURNING A CORNER AT 25 MPH VEHICLE SHUTOFF, THERE WAS NO WARNING. CONSUMER WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR POWER LOCK HAS COMPLETELY SHUT ITSELF DOWN, DOOR DID NOT OPEN AT ALL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED, CONSUMER CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERS REGARDING THE PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REFUSED TO FIX RECALL CAMPAIGN 9...
THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED. *YH
WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE FELL OF RIM. *AK *JB
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKES AND THERE WERE NONE. IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE HAD TO DOWN SHIFT AND USE HAND BRAKE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. SOMETIMES WHEN PUSHING UNLOCKED BUTTON DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK. REAR PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT LOCK ALL THE TIME. *AK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON DOES NOT WORK, PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME, ALL DOORS MUST BE OPENED FROM DRIVER SID...
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE WON'T LOCK WHEN YOU PULL ON SEAT BELT,OR SHOULDER RESTRANT. I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA AVALON AND WHEN I PULL ON THE WHEN BUCKELED UP IT LOCKS. THERE FOR I FEEL THAT THE RESTRANTS ARE NOT WORKING IN THE 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY. I CALLED TOYOTA 1-800-331-4331 ...
MY CAR ALSO HAS SOME WEIRD ELECTIRCAL PROBLEMS WITH THE DOORS AND LIGHTS.*AK
MY CAR ALSO HAS SOME WEIRD ELECTIRCAL PROBLEMS WITH THE DOORS AND LIGHTS.*AK
MY CAR ALSO HAS SOME WEIRD ELECTIRCAL PROBLEMS WITH THE DOORS AND LIGHTS.*AK
WHILE CLOSING DOOR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT INTO SHOULDER PLACEMENT FOR TRAVELING. *AK
POWER DOOR LOCK IN DRIVER CONTROL PANEL FAILS TO RESPOND. AFTER THE DOOR HAS BEEN LOCKED, IT WILL NOT RESPOND TO UNLOCKING BY POWER CONTROL, NOR CAN THE DOOR BE OPENED MANUALLY. THE ONLY WAY TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IS BY OPENING THE POWER WINDOW AND USING THE HANDLE LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRIVE...
POWER DOOR LOCK IN DRIVER CONTROL PANEL FAILS TO RESPOND. AFTER THE DOOR HAS BEEN LOCKED, IT WILL NOT RESPOND TO UNLOCKING BY POWER CONTROL, NOR CAN THE DOOR BE OPENED MANUALLY. THE ONLY WAY TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IS BY OPENING THE POWER WINDOW AND USING THE HANDLE LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRIVE...
CAR DIES IN IDLE AFTER FREEWAY RUN. THREE YEAR HISTORY OF PROBLEM, SINCE 90,000 MI. NOT FIXED BY VALVE JOB, DISTRIBUTER CAP/ROTOR REPLACEMENT, OR TUNE UP. CAR ALSO SURGES SOMETIMES AT IDLE WITH A/C ON.
CAR DIES IN IDLE AFTER FREEWAY RUN. THREE YEAR HISTORY OF PROBLEM, SINCE 90,000 MI. NOT FIXED BY VALVE JOB, DISTRIBUTER CAP/ROTOR REPLACEMENT, OR TUNE UP. CAR ALSO SURGES SOMETIMES AT IDLE WITH A/C ON.
THE KUMHO STEEL BELTED RADIAL 771 TIRES ON THE VEHICLE TO NOT RESPOND WELL AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO SLIDE THROUGH INTERSECTIONS AND SPIN EXCESSIVELY. *MJS
PASSENGER FRONT DOOR POWER LOCK FUSED SHUT. DEALER IN SHAWNEE, KS CLAIMED THAT CAMPAGIN NUMBER 92V135000 WAS PERFOMED AT ROCHESTER NY DEALER IN 1994. TOYOTA AUTHORIZED DEALER TO CHECK RELAY TO SEE IF CAMPAIGN WAS PERFORMED. INSPECTION AT DEALER CONFIRMS RELAY INSTALLED, BUT DOOR IS STILL FUSED SH...
WATER LEAKS IN THROUGH DRIVER'S SEAT BELT AUTO-TRACK WHEN DRIVING AFTER A RAIN STORM WHILE CAR WAS SITTING. REAR FLOOR IS SOAKED WITH WATER. *AK
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WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AND THE BRAKES DON'T GRAB. WHEN IT RAINS THE BRAKES LOCK UP. *AK
FUSES ON THE CAR BLOW WHEN CAR IS PUT IN REVERSE, ELECTRICAL SEEMS TO HAVE GONE WACKO BRAKE LIGHT FUSE BLOWS WITH NO APPARENT REASON AND WHEN DRIVING ON 03/01/00 HEADLIGHTS WENT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. NO ACCIDENT LUCKILY ALL CAME BACK AFTER REPLACING FUSES. *AK
THR DASH LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAM ON THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, THE DOOR LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT WORK, THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT WORK, AND THE LIGHTS ON THE SIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE THE CAR WAS AT 64000 MILES AND ITS THAT WAY BEFO...
THR DASH LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAM ON THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, THE DOOR LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT WORK, THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT WORK, AND THE LIGHTS ON THE SIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE THE CAR WAS AT 64000 MILES AND ITS THAT WAY BEFO...
THR DASH LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAM ON THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, THE DOOR LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT WORK, THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT WORK, AND THE LIGHTS ON THE SIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE THE CAR WAS AT 64000 MILES AND ITS THAT WAY BEFO...
THR DASH LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAM ON THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, THE DOOR LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT WORK, THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT WORK, AND THE LIGHTS ON THE SIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE THE CAR WAS AT 64000 MILES AND ITS THAT WAY BEFO...
THROTTLE STICKS; ENGINE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE UPON DECELERATION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY AT 55 MILES AN HOUR, THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BEGAN TO FILL WITH SMOKE. WHEN I TRIED TO BRAKE, THERE WERE NO BRAKES. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A HALT USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. WHEN I GOT OUT, THE CAR WAS BURNING. BEFORE HELP ARRIVED THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED.
DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT RETRACT ALONG THE RAIL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
RECALL 89V17500; WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, LAP SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, DRIVER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL TWO TIMES AND SUFFERED INJURIES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF INCIDENT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED THE LINE AROUND THE CORNER AND STRUCK CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL WAS HARD AND PULLED BACK, INJURING HER ANKLE. *AK
BUTTON TO DISENGAGE GEAR SHIFT IS BROKEN INSIDE GEAR SHIFT.
1ST TIRE BELT SEPARATED CAUSING SINGLE VEHICLE ROLL-OVER CRASH, 2ND TIRE DEFLATED AFTER OR DURING VEHICLE ROTATION.
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN JULY. HAD 1 ST APPOINTMENT IN AUGUST. DEALER SAID HAD NO PARTS. ANOTHER APPOINTMENT 2 WEEKS LATER, STILL HAD NO PARTS. 3RD APPOINTMENT IN SEPTEMBER, NO PARTS. 4TH ATTEMPT, FORHAM TOYOTA 718 367 0332. *AK
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#92V13500) & CALLED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & TOLD HAVE TO CHARGE FOR TAKING DOOR PANEL OFF TO CHECK. INFORMED NOT PART OF RECALL. TOLD OWNER LOCKS FIXED. OWNER SAID LOCK STILL DO NOT WORK. CALLING MANUFACTURER. *AK
FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING GAS TO LEAK.
POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.
SEAT BELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS DO NOT ENGAGE WHEN PULLED ABRUPTLY. YH
OVER-DRIVE CLUTCHES FAILED.
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#92V135000). AFTER CALLING DEALER & SETTING UP APPOINTMENT, TOOK VEHICLE IN. WAS SUPPOSED TO REPAIR PROBLEM. DOOR NOT FIXED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. NOT SATISFIED. *AK *SLC
FUEL TANK LEAKS WHEN MORE THAN 1/2 FULL, EMITTING AN ODOR. *AK
REAR BRAKE LAMPS DO NOT LIGHT UP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK
OWNER COULD SMELL GASOLINE WHENEVER APPROACHING VEHICLE, DISCOVERED BY DEALER, TANK RUSTED/CORRODED/CRACKED, CAUSING LEAK WHERE VENT PIPE CONNECTS TO TANK. ENTIRE TANK ASSEMBLY TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SLC
WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL, FUEL LEAKS ON GARAGE FLOOR, WHEN TANK IS 3/4 FULL THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS FUMES IN GARAGE. LOCAL DEALER SAID TANK WAS CRACKED AT FILLER NECK.
CONSUMER HAS A FAULTY STARTER ON VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SYMPTOM OF STARTING PROBLEM IS A GRINDING AND A STARTER MOTOR WINDING WITHOUT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF CAR ENGINE, TOYOTA DEALERSHIP HAS REQUESTED THE RING GEAR BE REPLACED, NO ONE IS SURE OF EXACT PROBLEM. *SLC
GAS TANK DEVELOPED A HOLE.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SORT OF SLOWED DOWN, ENGINE REVVED UP TO HIGH RPM'S, MADE POOF SOUND, ENGINE SHUT OFF, STARTING SMOKING. FOLLOWED BY FIRE UNDERHOOD; VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER HAS NOT TAKEN TO GET FIXED. *AK *SLC
WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK WITH FUEL CONSUMER NOTICED A FUME/ ODOR ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK
GAS TANK LEAK, CAUSING ODOR IN VEHICLE.
VEHICLE LEAKS FUEL FROM THE FUEL TANK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER 2-3 TIMES. *AK
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#92V135000). CALLED DEALER 3 OR 4 TIMES; PLACED ON HOLD EACH TIME; CALLED BACK & INFORMED DON'T HAVE PARTS TO CALL BACK IN 2 WEEKS. CALLED BACK & INFORMED PARTS ON BACK ORDER; TO CALL BACK 2 WEEKS. CALLED AGAIN & INFORMED DON'T KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK
GAS TANK CRACKED AT NOZZLE FOR FUEL LINE.
IGNITION COIL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN ACCELERATING.
EA97008, FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE IN JULY OF 96. THE FUEL LEAKS AT ANY TIME. SEEMS TO BE LEAKING FROM THE TOP. *AK
WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED, FUEL LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
STEERING WHEEL HAS LOUD SQUEAKING/SCRAPING SOUNDING NOISE WHEN TURNING, AFTER SITTING LONG PERIODS OF TIME IN HOT SUN.
PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT WHEN DOOR IS OPENED. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.OWNER IS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. *AK
GAS TANK LEAKS.
THE GAS TANK LEAKS.
CONTROL CANISTER FAILED.
WHILE FILLING VEHICLE UP WITH GAS THE FUEL TANK LEAKED. HE HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERS FOR PROBLEM. OWNER IS CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR HINGE RUSTED.
WHEEL WEL RUSTED.
OWNER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF 5TH GEAR, THE PROBLEM MOSTLY OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. DEALESRS ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK
DURING REAR IMPACT AT SPEEDS OF 45MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FELL BACKWARDS TOWARDS REAR SEAT. *AK
PADS FAILED AND REPLACED.
ROTOR FAILED AND REPLACED.
CALIPER FAILED AND REPLACED.
HAS HAD TO REPLACE PADS AND CALIPERS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *AK
HAS HAD TO REPLACE PADS AND CALIPERS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *AK
BRAKES FAILED.
FRONT AXLE BROKE.
REPAIRED UNDER RECALL # SSCN05, ON 8/9/94, CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM AGAIN WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. *AK
#95V175000 SEAT BELTS LAP FRONT FAILURE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CAR IS NOT RECALLED. *AK RECALL NUMBER IS 89V175, CONSUMER PURCHASED RECALL PART AND REPLACED IT HIMSELF. *SLC
THE ELECTRIC LOCKS ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOORS DO NOT WORK, HAVE TO LOCK AND UNLOCK MANUALLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL
CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER AUTO AND HER SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD HER, SHE HIT HER CHEST ON THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK
DURING A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE PERSON IN PLACE.*AK
SEAT BELT GUIDES CONSTANTLY BREAKS OFF, CAUSING THE SEA TBELT TO STICK IN THE TRACK RELEASE. *AK
POWER SEAT SWITCH CAN BE ACTIVATED W/IGNITION OFF, ALSO OBJETS FALLING NEAR/ON SWITCH CAUSE SWITCH TO ACTIVATE/OVERHEAT.
IGNITOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SD
PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT COMES AROUND, BINDING OCCUPANT INTO SEAT WITH SO MUCH PRESSURE ACROSS CHEST, MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO BREATH. *AK
TAIL LIGHT WILL NOT FUNCTION DUE TO CIRCUIT FAILURE. *AK
POWER DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. *SD
ACCELERATOR STUCK OPEN, CAUSING 4 ACCIDENTS. *DSH
THROTTLE VALVE STICKING IT DOES NOT RETURN TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. TT
WHILE HOOD FLEW OPEN, CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE HOOD. TT
DUNLOP TIRES BADLY WORN.
FRONT WHEELS VIBRATE. *DSH
BRAKES APPEAR WEAK.
GAS FILLER NECK RUSTED. TT
THROTTLE BODY STICKS WHILE DRIVING.WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS QUICKY PRESSED THEN DEPRESSED THE RPMS BEGIN TO FALL. TT WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED AND OPERATOR REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE PEDAL THE ENGINE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN RPM REMIANS HIGH IN A BRAKING SITUATION VEHICLE IS HARD TO STOP.*JB
HAD OIL CHECKED BEFORE A TRIP, WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE LOCKED, HAD OIL CHECKED AGAIN, NO OIL. TT A MAIN BEARING HAD BROKEN AND CAUSED ENGINE TO SEIZE, A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE WAS INSTALLED. *SLC
THE COLD START INJECTOR TIME SWITCH TAKES A LONG TIME TO START. TT
DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE, SEAT BELTS STOPPED WORKING. TT
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. TT
INTERMITTENT SURGING/LOSS OF POWER. *TW
TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. *AK
SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM PARK GEAR, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR STICKS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE/LOSS OF POWER. *AW
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *AW
CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH GAS PEDAL. TT
FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT HOLD; WOULD RELEASE UPON IMPACT CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. TT
THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND JUST STALLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE IN PARK GEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEWS REPORTER ACTING ON BEHALF OF ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS IN COLD WEATHER, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (92V-135). *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, CAUSING REPLACEMENT OF THREE BATTERIES. *AW
MOTORIZED SAFETY BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. TT
POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH DOES NOT WORK. TT
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BELOW THE BUCKLE, LATCH THERE IS A PIN THAT IS LOOSE IN A QUICK STOP THE SEAT BELT OPEN UP NOT LOCK UP. TT
WATER LEAKS INTO TAILIGHT ON RAINY/WINDY DAYS. *AK
DOES NOT STAY IN DRIVE AND SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. WHEN CAR SLOWS DOWN IT SHIFTS OUT OF DRIVE AND IT WON'T GO FORWARD ANYMORE. TT
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING, MECHANISM ITSELF FAILED. TT