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10E002000 Feb 11, 2010 SUSPENSION

RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE...

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Jan 30, 2019 Unknown Or Other 135,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY TO REPAIR MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK

Jan 30, 2019 Unknown Or Other 135,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY TO REPAIR MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK

May 24, 2018 Air Bags

I WAS SCANNING MY VEHICLE WITH AN OBD2 SCANNER AND LEARNED THAT MY CAR, WHICH I'M NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER, HAS HAD RECALLS AND I DON'T KNOW IF THEY'VE BEEN RECTIFIED. ATTACHED ARE SCREENSHOTS OF THE RECALL INFORMATION. THE FIRST ONE HAS ME MORE WORRIED THAN THE OTHER....INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF A...

May 24, 2018 Suspension

I WAS SCANNING MY VEHICLE WITH AN OBD2 SCANNER AND LEARNED THAT MY CAR, WHICH I'M NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER, HAS HAD RECALLS AND I DON'T KNOW IF THEY'VE BEEN RECTIFIED. ATTACHED ARE SCREENSHOTS OF THE RECALL INFORMATION. THE FIRST ONE HAS ME MORE WORRIED THAN THE OTHER....INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF A...

May 24, 2018 Air Bags

I WAS SCANNING MY VEHICLE WITH AN OBD2 SCANNER AND LEARNED THAT MY CAR, WHICH I'M NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER, HAS HAD RECALLS AND I DON'T KNOW IF THEY'VE BEEN RECTIFIED. ATTACHED ARE SCREENSHOTS OF THE RECALL INFORMATION. THE FIRST ONE HAS ME MORE WORRIED THAN THE OTHER....INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF A...

May 24, 2018 Suspension

I WAS SCANNING MY VEHICLE WITH AN OBD2 SCANNER AND LEARNED THAT MY CAR, WHICH I'M NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER, HAS HAD RECALLS AND I DON'T KNOW IF THEY'VE BEEN RECTIFIED. ATTACHED ARE SCREENSHOTS OF THE RECALL INFORMATION. THE FIRST ONE HAS ME MORE WORRIED THAN THE OTHER....INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF A...

Oct 30, 2016 Structure 200,000 mi

ON MARCH 23, 2013, I PURCHASED FOUR NEW COOPER TIRES FROM SEARS AUTO CENTER IN LIMA, OHIO, FOR MY 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE SPECIFIC TIRES INSTALLED WERE COOPER RESPONSE TOURING M+S 175/65R14, DOT U9EX LRC 4110, A08. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE DRIVEN LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THE TIRES AND MAINTAINED AP...

Oct 30, 2016 Wheels 200,000 mi

ON MARCH 23, 2013, I PURCHASED FOUR NEW COOPER TIRES FROM SEARS AUTO CENTER IN LIMA, OHIO, FOR MY 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE SPECIFIC TIRES INSTALLED WERE COOPER RESPONSE TOURING M+S 175/65R14, DOT U9EX LRC 4110, A08. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE DRIVEN LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THE TIRES AND MAINTAINED AP...

Oct 30, 2016 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

ON MARCH 23, 2013, I PURCHASED FOUR NEW COOPER TIRES FROM SEARS AUTO CENTER IN LIMA, OHIO, FOR MY 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE SPECIFIC TIRES INSTALLED WERE COOPER RESPONSE TOURING M+S 175/65R14, DOT U9EX LRC 4110, A08. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE DRIVEN LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THE TIRES AND MAINTAINED AP...

Oct 30, 2016 Structure 200,000 mi

ON MARCH 23, 2013, I PURCHASED FOUR NEW COOPER TIRES FROM SEARS AUTO CENTER IN LIMA, OHIO, FOR MY 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE SPECIFIC TIRES INSTALLED WERE COOPER RESPONSE TOURING M+S 175/65R14, DOT U9EX LRC 4110, A08. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE DRIVEN LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THE TIRES AND MAINTAINED AP...

Oct 30, 2016 Wheels 200,000 mi

ON MARCH 23, 2013, I PURCHASED FOUR NEW COOPER TIRES FROM SEARS AUTO CENTER IN LIMA, OHIO, FOR MY 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE SPECIFIC TIRES INSTALLED WERE COOPER RESPONSE TOURING M+S 175/65R14, DOT U9EX LRC 4110, A08. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE DRIVEN LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THE TIRES AND MAINTAINED AP...

Oct 30, 2016 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

ON MARCH 23, 2013, I PURCHASED FOUR NEW COOPER TIRES FROM SEARS AUTO CENTER IN LIMA, OHIO, FOR MY 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE SPECIFIC TIRES INSTALLED WERE COOPER RESPONSE TOURING M+S 175/65R14, DOT U9EX LRC 4110, A08. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE DRIVEN LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THE TIRES AND MAINTAINED AP...

Sep 25, 2015 Steering 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA EQUIPPED WITH COOPER RESPONSE TOURING TIRES, SIZE: 175/65/R14. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTAC...

Sep 25, 2015 Steering 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA EQUIPPED WITH COOPER RESPONSE TOURING TIRES, SIZE: 175/65/R14. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTAC...

Jul 3, 2015 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME OUT. I HAVE ACTUALLY HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND GOT IT FIXED ABOUT A YEAR OR TWO AGO. I PAID OVER 300.00 FOR A MECHANIC SHOP TO COMPLETELY REPLACE MY SEAT BELT. NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN TO THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT. I REALLY DON'T THINK IT SHOULD BE MY RE...

Jul 3, 2015 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME OUT. I HAVE ACTUALLY HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND GOT IT FIXED ABOUT A YEAR OR TWO AGO. I PAID OVER 300.00 FOR A MECHANIC SHOP TO COMPLETELY REPLACE MY SEAT BELT. NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN TO THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT. I REALLY DON'T THINK IT SHOULD BE MY RE...

Mar 3, 2015 Air Bags Crash 158,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED FROM THE REAR AND LATER SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE...

Mar 3, 2015 Air Bags Crash 158,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED FROM THE REAR AND LATER SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE...

Jun 29, 2014 Air Bags

TOYOTA COROLLA DX 1997 THE CAR WAS SOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER IN ST LOUIS MISSOURI WHILE I WAS IN LAW SCHOOL. THE CAR HAS BEEN NOW IN FLORIDA FOR THE LAST TEN YEAR IN A WARM, EXTREMELY HUMID CLIMATE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADMITTED TO A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAGS. APPARENTLY IN HUMID CLIMATES. NOW DO...

Jun 29, 2014 Air Bags

TOYOTA COROLLA DX 1997 THE CAR WAS SOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER IN ST LOUIS MISSOURI WHILE I WAS IN LAW SCHOOL. THE CAR HAS BEEN NOW IN FLORIDA FOR THE LAST TEN YEAR IN A WARM, EXTREMELY HUMID CLIMATE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADMITTED TO A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAGS. APPARENTLY IN HUMID CLIMATES. NOW DO...

Jul 20, 2013 Service Brakes 76,110 mi

DRIVING ON SH 79 FREEHOLD BORO WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKES TO STOP AND MAKE TURN PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. PUMPED BRAKE PEDAL IN PANIC MANY TIMES WHEN VEHICLE PULLED SHARP RIGHT AND WHILE STILL PUMPING BRAKE PEDAL AND ATTEMPT TO USE HAN...

Jul 20, 2013 Service Brakes 76,110 mi

DRIVING ON SH 79 FREEHOLD BORO WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKES TO STOP AND MAKE TURN PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. PUMPED BRAKE PEDAL IN PANIC MANY TIMES WHEN VEHICLE PULLED SHARP RIGHT AND WHILE STILL PUMPING BRAKE PEDAL AND ATTEMPT TO USE HAN...

Sep 1, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 319,695 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER A SPEED BUMP AND THE FUEL TANK IMPACTED THE PAVEMENT AND CRACKED. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS A FUEL LEAKAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE FUEL TANK DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD INSTALL...

Sep 1, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 319,695 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER A SPEED BUMP AND THE FUEL TANK IMPACTED THE PAVEMENT AND CRACKED. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS A FUEL LEAKAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE FUEL TANK DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD INSTALL...

Aug 26, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,525 mi

THE DESIGN OF THE 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA SEDAN HAS A QUESTIONABLE SAFETY DESIGN IN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE. PART # 77201 OR 7720112500 APPEARS TO BE MAKE OF SIMPLE TUBE STEEL. THIS PART IS NOT PROTECTED FROM ROAD HAZARDS, CHEMICALS, OR ROAD SPRAY THAT CONTAIN SALT SUCH AS NORTHERN U.S., OR SEASIDE ARES. S...

Aug 26, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,525 mi

THE DESIGN OF THE 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA SEDAN HAS A QUESTIONABLE SAFETY DESIGN IN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE. PART # 77201 OR 7720112500 APPEARS TO BE MAKE OF SIMPLE TUBE STEEL. THIS PART IS NOT PROTECTED FROM ROAD HAZARDS, CHEMICALS, OR ROAD SPRAY THAT CONTAIN SALT SUCH AS NORTHERN U.S., OR SEASIDE ARES. S...

Mar 10, 2011 Unknown Or Other

1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES TO INQUIRE ABOUT A RECALL ON THE GAS PEDAL ENTRAPMENT *TGW

Mar 10, 2011 Unknown Or Other

1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES TO INQUIRE ABOUT A RECALL ON THE GAS PEDAL ENTRAPMENT *TGW

Mar 7, 2011 Tires Crash

1997 TOYOTA COROLLA, UNIT WAS WESTBOUND IN THE CENTER LANE. UNIT 1 HAD AN EQUIPMENT FAILURE WITH THE REAR TIRES. UNIT 1 ATTEMPTED TO PULL ONTO THE RIGHT BERM BUT LOST CONTROL DUE TO THE EQUIPMENT FAILURE. UNIT 1 WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL, AND SPUN TO REST IN THE ...

Mar 7, 2011 Tires Crash

1997 TOYOTA COROLLA, UNIT WAS WESTBOUND IN THE CENTER LANE. UNIT 1 HAD AN EQUIPMENT FAILURE WITH THE REAR TIRES. UNIT 1 ATTEMPTED TO PULL ONTO THE RIGHT BERM BUT LOST CONTROL DUE TO THE EQUIPMENT FAILURE. UNIT 1 WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL, AND SPUN TO REST IN THE ...

Feb 23, 2011 Equipment

I HAVE A TOYOTA COROLLA 1997 AND THE GAS TANK IS PRESSED SO THAT IT BREAKS. I HAVE ALREADY CHANGED TWO TANKS IN LESS THAN SIX MONTHS AND TELL ME THAT LOOKS LIKE A FACTORY FLAW WANTED TO KNOW IF I COULD HELP? *TR

Feb 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A TOYOTA COROLLA 1997 AND THE GAS TANK IS PRESSED SO THAT IT BREAKS. I HAVE ALREADY CHANGED TWO TANKS IN LESS THAN SIX MONTHS AND TELL ME THAT LOOKS LIKE A FACTORY FLAW WANTED TO KNOW IF I COULD HELP? *TR

Feb 23, 2011 Equipment

I HAVE A TOYOTA COROLLA 1997 AND THE GAS TANK IS PRESSED SO THAT IT BREAKS. I HAVE ALREADY CHANGED TWO TANKS IN LESS THAN SIX MONTHS AND TELL ME THAT LOOKS LIKE A FACTORY FLAW WANTED TO KNOW IF I COULD HELP? *TR

Feb 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A TOYOTA COROLLA 1997 AND THE GAS TANK IS PRESSED SO THAT IT BREAKS. I HAVE ALREADY CHANGED TWO TANKS IN LESS THAN SIX MONTHS AND TELL ME THAT LOOKS LIKE A FACTORY FLAW WANTED TO KNOW IF I COULD HELP? *TR

Apr 8, 2010 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO UNLATCH THE SEAT BELT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BUT IT STILL WOULD NOT RELEASE. SHE HAD TO USE A SC...

Apr 8, 2010 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO UNLATCH THE SEAT BELT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BUT IT STILL WOULD NOT RELEASE. SHE HAD TO USE A SC...

Mar 25, 2010 Seats Crash 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE. SUDDENLY, THE BACK HEEL AREA OF THE SHOE WAS STUCK INSIDE OF THE LEVER THAT RETRACTS THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WA...

Mar 25, 2010 Seats Crash 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE. SUDDENLY, THE BACK HEEL AREA OF THE SHOE WAS STUCK INSIDE OF THE LEVER THAT RETRACTS THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WA...

Mar 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 186,000 mi

I EXPERIENCE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON MY TOYOTA COROLLA 1997 WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ACTIVE AND SET ON SPEED. IT HAPPENED ABOUT 4 TIMES OVERT HE LAST THREE YEARS AND I CAN CORRECT IT BY TURNING OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. SOMETIMES IT WOULD HAPPEN WHEN I SET THE SPEED AND SOMETIMES WOULD HAPPEN WHEN I ...

Mar 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 186,000 mi

I EXPERIENCE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON MY TOYOTA COROLLA 1997 WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ACTIVE AND SET ON SPEED. IT HAPPENED ABOUT 4 TIMES OVERT HE LAST THREE YEARS AND I CAN CORRECT IT BY TURNING OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. SOMETIMES IT WOULD HAPPEN WHEN I SET THE SPEED AND SOMETIMES WOULD HAPPEN WHEN I ...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 40,000 mi

IN MY 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA, I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND ALL OF SUDDEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AUTOMATICALLY TOOK OFF ON IT'S OWN. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING IT HAPPENED SO QUICKLY THAT THE ONLY THING THAT I COUL...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 40,000 mi

IN MY 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA, I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND ALL OF SUDDEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AUTOMATICALLY TOOK OFF ON IT'S OWN. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING IT HAPPENED SO QUICKLY THAT THE ONLY THING THAT I COUL...

Nov 4, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 99,876 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH AND WOULD NOT DECELERATE. AFTER REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATION THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 20 MPH, AND THEN SHE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. A MECHANIC DISABLED THE ...

Nov 4, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 99,876 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH AND WOULD NOT DECELERATE. AFTER REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATION THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 20 MPH, AND THEN SHE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. A MECHANIC DISABLED THE ...

Mar 13, 2009 Air Bags 135,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 30 MPH, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH MUCH FORCE AND THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE SUSTAINED MINOR LACERATIONS TO HE...

Mar 13, 2009 Air Bags 135,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 30 MPH, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH MUCH FORCE AND THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE SUSTAINED MINOR LACERATIONS TO HE...

Feb 7, 2009 Power Train 148,700 mi

I HAD TRANSMISSION FLUSH ON 1997 COROLLA ON DEC 31, 2008. ON JAN 17, 2009, WHILE DRIVING, CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED AFTER STRONG VIBRATIONS. FORTUNATELY, THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON HIGHWAY. THE FIRST REPAIR SHOP SAID TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKING UP. TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED?. THE SECOND REPAIR SHOP O...

Feb 7, 2009 Power Train 148,700 mi

I HAD TRANSMISSION FLUSH ON 1997 COROLLA ON DEC 31, 2008. ON JAN 17, 2009, WHILE DRIVING, CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED AFTER STRONG VIBRATIONS. FORTUNATELY, THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON HIGHWAY. THE FIRST REPAIR SHOP SAID TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKING UP. TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED?. THE SECOND REPAIR SHOP O...

Nov 18, 2008 Air Bags Crash 99,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN AUGUST, AND THE AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED, BECAUSE I WAS HIT VERY HARD. IT DIDN'T, AND CAUSED ME SEVERE PAIN. *TR

Nov 18, 2008 Air Bags Crash 99,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN AUGUST, AND THE AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED, BECAUSE I WAS HIT VERY HARD. IT DIDN'T, AND CAUSED ME SEVERE PAIN. *TR

Dec 21, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PULL OUT THE SEAT BELT IT FINALLY LOCKS. HAD SEAT BELT REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND KEEPS REPEATING. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AFTER READING THE NUMEROUS LOGS ABOUT THIS VERY PROBLEM. *JB

Dec 21, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PULL OUT THE SEAT BELT IT FINALLY LOCKS. HAD SEAT BELT REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND KEEPS REPEATING. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AFTER READING THE NUMEROUS LOGS ABOUT THIS VERY PROBLEM. *JB

Jul 24, 2006 Seat Belts 93,700 mi

SAFETY BELTS IN TOYOTA COROLLA LOCK SO WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THEM. TOYOTA SAYS SINCE THE CAR IS A 97 AND OUT OF WARRANTY IT IS NOT TOYOTA'S RESPONSIBILITY. WRONG IT IS A DEFECT THAT WE REPLACED ALREADY ONCE. *NM

Jul 24, 2006 Seat Belts 93,700 mi

SAFETY BELTS IN TOYOTA COROLLA LOCK SO WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THEM. TOYOTA SAYS SINCE THE CAR IS A 97 AND OUT OF WARRANTY IT IS NOT TOYOTA'S RESPONSIBILITY. WRONG IT IS A DEFECT THAT WE REPLACED ALREADY ONCE. *NM

Mar 7, 2006 Tires

DOUGLAS P185/65R14BL XTRAC TIRE - TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE ON THE INSIDE OF RIGHT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. TIRES PURCHASED AT WALMART, ALTHOUGH UNDER WARRANTY, WALMART CLAIMS THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *NM

Mar 7, 2006 Tires

DOUGLAS P185/65R14BL XTRAC TIRE - TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE ON THE INSIDE OF RIGHT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. TIRES PURCHASED AT WALMART, ALTHOUGH UNDER WARRANTY, WALMART CLAIMS THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *NM

Mar 5, 2006 Electrical System 117,187 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS W/MY DASH AND SPOILER(DOESN'T LIGHT UP FULLY, CAUSING DIFFICULTY TO SEE GRAPHICS DURING NIGHT AND EARLY MORNING DRIVING.) ALL FUSES HAVE BEEN CHECKED/REPLACED, HOWEVER THIS PROBLEM STILL PERSIST. ADVISED PER DEALERSHIP TO DISCONNECT SPOILER LIGHT DUE TO IT "ONL...

Mar 5, 2006 Electrical System 117,187 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS W/MY DASH AND SPOILER(DOESN'T LIGHT UP FULLY, CAUSING DIFFICULTY TO SEE GRAPHICS DURING NIGHT AND EARLY MORNING DRIVING.) ALL FUSES HAVE BEEN CHECKED/REPLACED, HOWEVER THIS PROBLEM STILL PERSIST. ADVISED PER DEALERSHIP TO DISCONNECT SPOILER LIGHT DUE TO IT "ONL...

Feb 2, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKS PREVENTING USE OF SEAT BELT. *NM

Feb 2, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKS PREVENTING USE OF SEAT BELT. *NM

Sep 8, 2005 Steering

BOUGHT NEW TIRES AT SEARS. HAD TIRES BALANCED AND FRONT-END ALIGNMENT. SERVICE DEPT. STATED AND SHOWED ME THAT THE INNER W/POWER STEERING TIE ROD (FRONT LEFT SIDE)WAS LOOSE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Seat Belts

MY SEAT BELTS IN MY TOYOTA COROLLA HAS AN DEFECT, DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS HUNG AND I CANT GET IT ON I HAVE TO PULL HARD JUST TO GET IT ON, AND IT GET HUNG AGAIN, PASSENGER BELT IN THE REAR IS ALL THE WAY OUT AND WANT RETRACT, I HAVE 3 KIDS UNDER THE AGE 6 AND ITS A BIG CONCERN FOR ME. *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Steering

BOUGHT NEW TIRES AT SEARS. HAD TIRES BALANCED AND FRONT-END ALIGNMENT. SERVICE DEPT. STATED AND SHOWED ME THAT THE INNER W/POWER STEERING TIE ROD (FRONT LEFT SIDE)WAS LOOSE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Seat Belts

MY SEAT BELTS IN MY TOYOTA COROLLA HAS AN DEFECT, DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS HUNG AND I CANT GET IT ON I HAVE TO PULL HARD JUST TO GET IT ON, AND IT GET HUNG AGAIN, PASSENGER BELT IN THE REAR IS ALL THE WAY OUT AND WANT RETRACT, I HAVE 3 KIDS UNDER THE AGE 6 AND ITS A BIG CONCERN FOR ME. *JB

Jun 25, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 97,000 mi

REAR DOOR LOCKS (RR,RL) HAVE INEXPLICABLY SEIZED AND DO NOT OPERATE IN EITHER A LOCKING OR UNLOCKING CAPACITY. MECHANICAL SEIZURE WITHIN THE LOCK ASSEMBLIES MAKES OPERATION OF LOCKS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT CONSIDERING THE MINIMAL TEXTURE AFFORDED ON THE LOCK LEVER. OUT OF FEAR OF BLOWING A FUSE OR RELAY...

Jun 25, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 97,000 mi

REAR DOOR LOCKS (RR,RL) HAVE INEXPLICABLY SEIZED AND DO NOT OPERATE IN EITHER A LOCKING OR UNLOCKING CAPACITY. MECHANICAL SEIZURE WITHIN THE LOCK ASSEMBLIES MAKES OPERATION OF LOCKS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT CONSIDERING THE MINIMAL TEXTURE AFFORDED ON THE LOCK LEVER. OUT OF FEAR OF BLOWING A FUSE OR RELAY...

May 13, 2005 Electrical System

MY DAUGHTER WENT OUT IN THE MORNING TO START HER 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA AND IT WAS VERY NOISY, SHE TRIED TO TURN CAR OFF AND IT WOULD NOT STOP. THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING AND THE STARTER WAS STUCK IN THE STARTER POSITION. SHE PULLED THE FUSE FOR THE IGNITION AND THE ENGINE STOPPED BUT THE STARTER WAS ST...

May 13, 2005 Electrical System

MY DAUGHTER WENT OUT IN THE MORNING TO START HER 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA AND IT WAS VERY NOISY, SHE TRIED TO TURN CAR OFF AND IT WOULD NOT STOP. THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING AND THE STARTER WAS STUCK IN THE STARTER POSITION. SHE PULLED THE FUSE FOR THE IGNITION AND THE ENGINE STOPPED BUT THE STARTER WAS ST...

Jan 5, 2005 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT AND THE REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT. THE DEALER WILL REPAIR AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *JB

Jan 5, 2005 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT AND THE REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT. THE DEALER WILL REPAIR AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *JB

Jul 30, 2004 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT AFTER BEING RELEASED. *JB WHEN THE BELT DID WORK, IT WOULD LOCK TIGHT AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ONE TO LEAN FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. *SC *JB

Jul 30, 2004 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT AFTER BEING RELEASED. *JB WHEN THE BELT DID WORK, IT WOULD LOCK TIGHT AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ONE TO LEAN FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. *SC *JB

Jun 23, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE LOCKS WILL NO LONGER LOCK. WHEN YOU PUSH THE ELECTIC LOCK BUTTON THE LOCK WILL NOT GO DOWN ON THE DOORS. EXTREME SECURITY RISK. ALSO, THE SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT OFTEN JAM NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IN ITSELF.*AK

Jun 23, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE LOCKS WILL NO LONGER LOCK. WHEN YOU PUSH THE ELECTIC LOCK BUTTON THE LOCK WILL NOT GO DOWN ON THE DOORS. EXTREME SECURITY RISK. ALSO, THE SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT OFTEN JAM NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IN ITSELF.*AK

Mar 15, 2004 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT LIGHT IN THE INTERIOR HAS BEEN OFF IN THE CAR SINCE I RECEIVED IT. I WAS TOLD BY MECHANICS THIS A A COMMON MANUFACTURE DEFECT WITH THIS VEHICLE AND SAFTEY HAZARD.*AK

Mar 15, 2004 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME OUT OF HOLDER OFTEN, MUST PULL REPEATEDLY TO GET UNIT TO RELEASE. ONCE YOU GET THE SEAT BELT ON IT LOCKS OFTEN MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN TO SEE REAR TRAFFIC. ?

Mar 15, 2004 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT LIGHT IN THE INTERIOR HAS BEEN OFF IN THE CAR SINCE I RECEIVED IT. I WAS TOLD BY MECHANICS THIS A A COMMON MANUFACTURE DEFECT WITH THIS VEHICLE AND SAFTEY HAZARD.*AK

Mar 15, 2004 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME OUT OF HOLDER OFTEN, MUST PULL REPEATEDLY TO GET UNIT TO RELEASE. ONCE YOU GET THE SEAT BELT ON IT LOCKS OFTEN MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN TO SEE REAR TRAFFIC. ?

Feb 28, 2004 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT DISENGAGE FROM RETRACTOR. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE BUT IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE IN THIS (AND MOST) STATE(S) WITHOUT WEARING A SEAT BELT. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE HAVE BEEN REPORTED. I BELIEVE TOYOTA OWES IT TO THE CONSUMER TO REPAIR THIS UNSAFE...

Feb 28, 2004 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT DISENGAGE FROM RETRACTOR. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE BUT IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE IN THIS (AND MOST) STATE(S) WITHOUT WEARING A SEAT BELT. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE HAVE BEEN REPORTED. I BELIEVE TOYOTA OWES IT TO THE CONSUMER TO REPAIR THIS UNSAFE...

May 1, 2003 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER WAS PARKED AT A GAS STATION WHEN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Air Bags

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER WAS PARKED AT A GAS STATION WHEN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Air Bags

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON. *NLM

Apr 22, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CRASHED, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

Apr 22, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CRASHED, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS STICKS CONSTANTLY. *NLM

Mar 27, 2003 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS STICKS CONSTANTLY. *NLM

Mar 14, 2003 Power Train 50,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

Mar 14, 2003 Power Train 50,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

Nov 20, 2002 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HAVE AIR BAG COMPUTER RECALL REPLACED DUE TO INCONVENIENCE OF LEAVING THE VEHICLE FULL DAY AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE SECOND DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PART. CONSUMER STATED THAT RECALL PROBLEMS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CONVENIENT, COURTEOUS SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS ...

Nov 20, 2002 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HAVE AIR BAG COMPUTER RECALL REPLACED DUE TO INCONVENIENCE OF LEAVING THE VEHICLE FULL DAY AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE SECOND DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PART. CONSUMER STATED THAT RECALL PROBLEMS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CONVENIENT, COURTEOUS SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS ...

Nov 4, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT WON'T COME OUT HAVE TO ACTUALLY BE MOVING AND APPLY BRAKE TO GET IT TO WORK. AM CURRENTLY TRING TO GET DEALER TO FIX. ALSO SEEMS TO LOCK WHEN DRIVING, BUT RELEASE WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. SECOND PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN BRAKING SUDEENLY. SOMETHING HIT TRANSMISSION CONTROL, PUTTING VEHICL...

Nov 4, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT WON'T COME OUT HAVE TO ACTUALLY BE MOVING AND APPLY BRAKE TO GET IT TO WORK. AM CURRENTLY TRING TO GET DEALER TO FIX. ALSO SEEMS TO LOCK WHEN DRIVING, BUT RELEASE WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. SECOND PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN BRAKING SUDEENLY. SOMETHING HIT TRANSMISSION CONTROL, PUTTING VEHICL...

Sep 23, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY, TIRE EXPLODED. TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE AND BLEW ACROSS FREEWAY. COULD BARELY DRIVE TO GET ONTO SHOULDER. METAL FROM INSIDE TIRE SCRAPED PAINT OFF SIDE OF MY CAR AND THE FLYING RUBBER DISLODGED MY REAR BUMPER. NLM

Sep 23, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY, TIRE EXPLODED. TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE AND BLEW ACROSS FREEWAY. COULD BARELY DRIVE TO GET ONTO SHOULDER. METAL FROM INSIDE TIRE SCRAPED PAINT OFF SIDE OF MY CAR AND THE FLYING RUBBER DISLODGED MY REAR BUMPER. NLM

Aug 13, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN TRYING TO START VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH WILL GET LOCKED, AND CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START VEHICLE. DEALER NOTED THAT WHEN MOVING STEERING WHEEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE IGNITION SWITCH BECAME UNDONE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN TRYING TO START VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH WILL GET LOCKED, AND CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START VEHICLE. DEALER NOTED THAT WHEN MOVING STEERING WHEEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE IGNITION SWITCH BECAME UNDONE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES HAVE WORN OUT TWICE ALREADY AND I AM STILL ON THE ORIGINAL FRONT BRAKES PADS. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHY. REPLACING ALL REAR BRAKE COMPONENTS.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES HAVE WORN OUT TWICE ALREADY AND I AM STILL ON THE ORIGINAL FRONT BRAKES PADS. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHY. REPLACING ALL REAR BRAKE COMPONENTS.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 8, 2002 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 7, 2002 Electrical System Fire

ON MAY 1, 2002 I LEFT MY OFFICE WHICH IS SIX MILES FROM MY HOME. WHEN I STARTED MY CAR I HEARD A WHINING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AS THE CAR STARTED FINE I DECIDED TO DRIVE HOME. I HAD NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AT THIS POINT. AS I WAS DRIVING HOME THE WHINING SOUND INCREASED. ALL...

Jun 7, 2002 Electrical System Fire

ON MAY 1, 2002 I LEFT MY OFFICE WHICH IS SIX MILES FROM MY HOME. WHEN I STARTED MY CAR I HEARD A WHINING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AS THE CAR STARTED FINE I DECIDED TO DRIVE HOME. I HAD NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AT THIS POINT. AS I WAS DRIVING HOME THE WHINING SOUND INCREASED. ALL...

Mar 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN APPLYING GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE, ALSO BRAKE PEDAL GETS REALLY HARD AND VEHICLE STARTS TO LOSE POWER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER/CALIPERS, AND BRAKE PADS, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK. CONSUMER STATED AFTER APPLYING THE PEDAL, IT WILL EVENTUALL...

Mar 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN APPLYING GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE, ALSO BRAKE PEDAL GETS REALLY HARD AND VEHICLE STARTS TO LOSE POWER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER/CALIPERS, AND BRAKE PADS, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK. CONSUMER STATED AFTER APPLYING THE PEDAL, IT WILL EVENTUALL...

Nov 10, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STICKS INTERMITTENTLY; AFTER SEVERAL PULLS ON BELT, SEAT BELT FINALLY GETS BUCKLED; ALWAYS, WHEN UNBUCKLING SEAT BELT, IT DOES NOT RETRACT FULLY INTO HOLDER. *AK

Nov 10, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STICKS INTERMITTENTLY; AFTER SEVERAL PULLS ON BELT, SEAT BELT FINALLY GETS BUCKLED; ALWAYS, WHEN UNBUCKLING SEAT BELT, IT DOES NOT RETRACT FULLY INTO HOLDER. *AK

Nov 10, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STICKS INTERMITTENTLY; AFTER SEVERAL PULLS ON BELT, SEAT BELT FINALLY GETS BUCKLED; ALWAYS, WHEN UNBUCKLING SEAT BELT, IT DOES NOT RETRACT FULLY INTO HOLDER. *AK

Nov 10, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STICKS INTERMITTENTLY; AFTER SEVERAL PULLS ON BELT, SEAT BELT FINALLY GETS BUCKLED; ALWAYS, WHEN UNBUCKLING SEAT BELT, IT DOES NOT RETRACT FULLY INTO HOLDER. *AK

Sep 24, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOLLOW-UP NOTICE ON AIR BAG COMPUTER, CONSUMER DOES NOTTHAT WHY IT TOOK MANUFACTURER THREE YEARS TO SEND A RECALL NOTICE SHE STATES SHE HAS BEEN AT THE SAME ADDRESS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, ALSO CONSUMER HAS BEEN BACK ANF FORTH FOR OTHER RELATED ISSUES AND THE DEAL...

Sep 24, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOLLOW-UP NOTICE ON AIR BAG COMPUTER, CONSUMER DOES NOTTHAT WHY IT TOOK MANUFACTURER THREE YEARS TO SEND A RECALL NOTICE SHE STATES SHE HAS BEEN AT THE SAME ADDRESS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, ALSO CONSUMER HAS BEEN BACK ANF FORTH FOR OTHER RELATED ISSUES AND THE DEAL...

Sep 24, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOLLOW-UP NOTICE ON AIR BAG COMPUTER, CONSUMER DOES NOTTHAT WHY IT TOOK MANUFACTURER THREE YEARS TO SEND A RECALL NOTICE SHE STATES SHE HAS BEEN AT THE SAME ADDRESS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, ALSO CONSUMER HAS BEEN BACK ANF FORTH FOR OTHER RELATED ISSUES AND THE DEAL...

Sep 24, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOLLOW-UP NOTICE ON AIR BAG COMPUTER, CONSUMER DOES NOTTHAT WHY IT TOOK MANUFACTURER THREE YEARS TO SEND A RECALL NOTICE SHE STATES SHE HAS BEEN AT THE SAME ADDRESS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, ALSO CONSUMER HAS BEEN BACK ANF FORTH FOR OTHER RELATED ISSUES AND THE DEAL...

Sep 18, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT, CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH SUCH GREAT FORCE THAT HIS VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM, CONSUMER STATES THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*JB

Sep 18, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT, CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH SUCH GREAT FORCE THAT HIS VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM, CONSUMER STATES THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*JB

Sep 18, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT, CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH SUCH GREAT FORCE THAT HIS VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM, CONSUMER STATES THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*JB

Sep 18, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT, CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH SUCH GREAT FORCE THAT HIS VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM, CONSUMER STATES THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*JB

Aug 6, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS GOING 40-45MPH WHEN CONSUMER T BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT CROSSED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SUFFER FROM WHIPLASH. DEALER STATED "IT WAS A GOOD THING THAT AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, IT COULD HAVE CAUSED MORE INJURIES. CONSUMER WAS NOT GIVEN EXPL...

Aug 6, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS GOING 40-45MPH WHEN CONSUMER T BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT CROSSED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SUFFER FROM WHIPLASH. DEALER STATED "IT WAS A GOOD THING THAT AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, IT COULD HAVE CAUSED MORE INJURIES. CONSUMER WAS NOT GIVEN EXPL...

Jun 28, 2001 Electrical System

LIGHTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE GO OUT WHEN HE HIT 45MPH WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 28, 2001 Electrical System

LIGHTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE GO OUT WHEN HE HIT 45MPH WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 12, 2001 Steering Crash

CAR SWERVED OFF ROAD AND SPUN AROUND TWICE BEFORE HITTING THE GUARD RAIL HEAD-ON. CAR TOTALED. NO TIRE FAILURE INVOLVED. ROAD CLEAN/DRY. NO EXPLANATION FOR LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK

May 12, 2001 Steering Crash

CAR SWERVED OFF ROAD AND SPUN AROUND TWICE BEFORE HITTING THE GUARD RAIL HEAD-ON. CAR TOTALED. NO TIRE FAILURE INVOLVED. ROAD CLEAN/DRY. NO EXPLANATION FOR LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK

Apr 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES, THE FRONT BRAKES MAKE A VERY LOAD CLANK. LOAD ENOUGH FOR PEOPLE TO TURN AND LOOK AT YOU. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM , AND THEY SAID ALL 1997 TOYOTA COROLLAS DO THIS, AND THAT IT WAS NORMAL,THEY SAID THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES. NOW WHEN I...

Apr 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES, THE FRONT BRAKES MAKE A VERY LOAD CLANK. LOAD ENOUGH FOR PEOPLE TO TURN AND LOOK AT YOU. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM , AND THEY SAID ALL 1997 TOYOTA COROLLAS DO THIS, AND THAT IT WAS NORMAL,THEY SAID THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES. NOW WHEN I...

Mar 27, 2001 Seat Belts

WITH ALL THE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS THIS ITEM SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AS IT IS LAW TO DRIVE WITH A SEATBELT ON. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Seat Belts

WITH ALL THE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS THIS ITEM SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AS IT IS LAW TO DRIVE WITH A SEATBELT ON. *AK

Mar 16, 2001 Seat Belts

REAR LAP BELT BUCKLE CAME APART. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE REAR CENTER LAP BELT THAT HOLDS CHILD'S SAFETY SEAT FAILED. *YH

Mar 16, 2001 Seat Belts

REAR LAP BELT BUCKLE CAME APART. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE REAR CENTER LAP BELT THAT HOLDS CHILD'S SAFETY SEAT FAILED. *YH

Feb 23, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCKS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S REAR DOORS BECOME JAMMED, AND CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. ALSO, BRAKE LIGHTS ARE PREFORMING ERRATICALLY . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOCKS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S REAR DOORS BECOME JAMMED, AND CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. ALSO, BRAKE LIGHTS ARE PREFORMING ERRATICALLY . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCKS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S REAR DOORS BECOME JAMMED, AND CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. ALSO, BRAKE LIGHTS ARE PREFORMING ERRATICALLY . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOCKS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S REAR DOORS BECOME JAMMED, AND CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. ALSO, BRAKE LIGHTS ARE PREFORMING ERRATICALLY . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 45MPH. 17 YEAR OLD HIT STEERING WHEEL. OTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP AT THE TIME. FRONT END WAS CRUSHED BACKWARDS TOWARDS DRIVER & PASSENGER. HAD EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 45MPH. 17 YEAR OLD HIT STEERING WHEEL. OTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP AT THE TIME. FRONT END WAS CRUSHED BACKWARDS TOWARDS DRIVER & PASSENGER. HAD EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Seat Belts

WHILE TRYING TO PUT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTON IT WOULD NOT PULL FROM RETRACTOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 9, 2001 Seat Belts

WHILE TRYING TO PUT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTON IT WOULD NOT PULL FROM RETRACTOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 26, 2000 Seat Belts

INTERMITTENTLY DRIVER'S AND RIGHT REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT FROM RETRACTORS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Seat Belts

INTERMITTENTLY DRIVER'S AND RIGHT REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT FROM RETRACTORS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SPEED CONTROL TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN. SPEED CONTROL STARTED POPPYING AND THEN MILEAGE WENT UP TO 105. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SPEED CONTROL TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN. SPEED CONTROL STARTED POPPYING AND THEN MILEAGE WENT UP TO 105. *AK

Oct 19, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 19, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 14, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SEAT BELT GETS LOCKED EASILY. UNABLE TO PULL SEAT BELT OUT TO APPLY AT TIMES. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE SEAT BELT WILL LOCK AND RESTRICT MOVEMENT. THERE IS NO PATTERN TO WHEN SEAT BELT LOCK AND WHEN IT WORKS. WHEN I BRING IT INTO A DEALER IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO WORK FINE AT THE TIME SO NO RE...

Sep 14, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SEAT BELT GETS LOCKED EASILY. UNABLE TO PULL SEAT BELT OUT TO APPLY AT TIMES. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE SEAT BELT WILL LOCK AND RESTRICT MOVEMENT. THERE IS NO PATTERN TO WHEN SEAT BELT LOCK AND WHEN IT WORKS. WHEN I BRING IT INTO A DEALER IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO WORK FINE AT THE TIME SO NO RE...

Sep 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 72 MPH BRAKES LOCKED UP. VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOWDOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, THEN CAR WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 60MPH.*AK

Sep 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 72 MPH BRAKES LOCKED UP. VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOWDOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, THEN CAR WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 60MPH.*AK

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

THE GOODYEAR TIRE ON THE VEHICLE SEPERATED WHILE DRIVING, THE TREAD GOT CAUGHT UP INTO THE REAR AXLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND ACCIDENT. *MJS

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

THE GOODYEAR TIRE ON THE VEHICLE SEPERATED WHILE DRIVING, THE TREAD GOT CAUGHT UP INTO THE REAR AXLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND ACCIDENT. *MJS

Jun 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN RAIN BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK *ML

Jun 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN RAIN BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK *ML

Jun 12, 2000 Interior Lighting

NO TRUNK LIGHT FOR THE VEHICLE. YH

Jun 12, 2000 Structure

BACK DOOR IS VERY HARD TO OPEN. YH

Jun 12, 2000 Interior Lighting

NO TRUNK LIGHT FOR THE VEHICLE. YH

Jun 12, 2000 Structure

BACK DOOR IS VERY HARD TO OPEN. YH

May 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THE AIRBAGS WERE RECALLED MARCH OF 1997, I DO NOT KNOW IF WERE REPLACED OR THEY ARE THE ORIGINAL AIRBAGS. THEY DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT, AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MY OPTIONS. *AK

May 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THE AIRBAGS WERE RECALLED MARCH OF 1997, I DO NOT KNOW IF WERE REPLACED OR THEY ARE THE ORIGINAL AIRBAGS. THEY DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT, AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MY OPTIONS. *AK

May 2, 2000 Seat Belts

I DO NOT FEEL THAT WHEN OR IF AN ACCIDENT EVER OCCURS TO THIS VEHICLE THAT THE SEAT BELTS WILL OPERATE CORRECTLY. THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND STILL THEY DO NOT RECOIL PROPERLY. I HAVE TO DRIVE MY FAMILY IN THIS VEHICLE EVERYDAY AND I'VE TRIED TO RETURN THE CAR TO...

May 2, 2000 Seat Belts

I DO NOT FEEL THAT WHEN OR IF AN ACCIDENT EVER OCCURS TO THIS VEHICLE THAT THE SEAT BELTS WILL OPERATE CORRECTLY. THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND STILL THEY DO NOT RECOIL PROPERLY. I HAVE TO DRIVE MY FAMILY IN THIS VEHICLE EVERYDAY AND I'VE TRIED TO RETURN THE CAR TO...

Feb 23, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME OUT OF HOLDER OFTEN, MUST PULL REPEATEDLY TO GET UNIT TO RELEASE. ONCE YOU GET THE SEAT BELT ON IT LOCKS OFTEN MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN TO SEE REAR TRAFFIC. I HAVE BARELY AVOIDED ACCIDENTS 3 TIMES DUE TO THIS. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE BELT WILL LOCK. MY LIF...

Feb 23, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME OUT OF HOLDER OFTEN, MUST PULL REPEATEDLY TO GET UNIT TO RELEASE. ONCE YOU GET THE SEAT BELT ON IT LOCKS OFTEN MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN TO SEE REAR TRAFFIC. I HAVE BARELY AVOIDED ACCIDENTS 3 TIMES DUE TO THIS. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE BELT WILL LOCK. MY LIF...

Feb 9, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AIR BAG DEPLOYEDMENT AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AND RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE. AFTER REPORTING THE INCIDENT TO MANUFACTURER, CONSUMER RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S. RECALL NOTICE ON THIS PROBLEM . *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AIR BAG DEPLOYEDMENT AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AND RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE. AFTER REPORTING THE INCIDENT TO MANUFACTURER, CONSUMER RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S. RECALL NOTICE ON THIS PROBLEM . *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED COME OUT OF RETRACTOR. DRIVER LIFTED WITHOUT RETRAINTS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER.*AK

Jan 20, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED COME OUT OF RETRACTOR. DRIVER LIFTED WITHOUT RETRAINTS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER.*AK

Jan 2, 2000 Seat Belts

I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE YOU LOOK INTO A RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE FOR THE SEAT BELT ISSUE. YOU HAVE MORE COMPLAINTS ON THE 1997 TOYOTA FOR SEAT BELTS FAILING TO RETRACT THAN ANYTHING ELSE. THE FACTORY OBVIOUSLY KNOWS THERE IS A PROBELM, HAVE ADMITTED THEY HAVE A PROBLEM IN MY CAR, YET ARE PLAYING TH...

Jan 2, 2000 Seat Belts

I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE YOU LOOK INTO A RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE FOR THE SEAT BELT ISSUE. YOU HAVE MORE COMPLAINTS ON THE 1997 TOYOTA FOR SEAT BELTS FAILING TO RETRACT THAN ANYTHING ELSE. THE FACTORY OBVIOUSLY KNOWS THERE IS A PROBELM, HAVE ADMITTED THEY HAVE A PROBLEM IN MY CAR, YET ARE PLAYING TH...

Dec 26, 1999 Seat Belts

SEATBELT LOCKS UP WHEN TRYING TO PUT ON. TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES OF TRYING TO PULL SEAT BELT BEFORE IT WILL LOOSEN ENOUGH TO BE USED. *AK

Dec 26, 1999 Seat Belts

SEATBELT LOCKS UP WHEN TRYING TO PUT ON. TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES OF TRYING TO PULL SEAT BELT BEFORE IT WILL LOOSEN ENOUGH TO BE USED. *AK

Dec 3, 1999 Seat Belts

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IN TWO YEARS THAT THE SEATBELTS HAVE FAILED. WHEN THE SEATBELT DOES PULL OUT OF ITS HOUSING, IT CAN TIGHTEN UP, RESTRICTING THE ABILITY OF THE DRIVER TO TURN TO SEE TRAFFIC SITUATIONS. SOMETIMES THE SEATBELT WILL NOT PULL OUT AT ALL; SOMETIMES IT WILL PULL OUT AFTER MULTIPLE...

Dec 3, 1999 Seat Belts

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IN TWO YEARS THAT THE SEATBELTS HAVE FAILED. WHEN THE SEATBELT DOES PULL OUT OF ITS HOUSING, IT CAN TIGHTEN UP, RESTRICTING THE ABILITY OF THE DRIVER TO TURN TO SEE TRAFFIC SITUATIONS. SOMETIMES THE SEATBELT WILL NOT PULL OUT AT ALL; SOMETIMES IT WILL PULL OUT AFTER MULTIPLE...

Nov 29, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT CONNECT WITH BUCKLE, MEANING NOT LOCKING UP. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT CONNECT WITH BUCKLE, MEANING NOT LOCKING UP. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, THEN CRASHED INTO A GATE. CONSUMER SHIFTED THEVEHICLE INTO PARK. TOOK TO DEALER, THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, THEN CRASHED INTO A GATE. CONSUMER SHIFTED THEVEHICLE INTO PARK. TOOK TO DEALER, THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK

Nov 14, 1999 Seat Belts

THE RIGHT REAR SEATBELT HAS FAILED TO RETRACT 4 SEPARATE TIMES, I HAVE CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, BUT RECEIVED MINIMAL HELP. I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT VEHICLES SAFETY AND AM PURSUING A LEMON LAW CASE AGAINST THEM. I HAVE EVEN MORE CONCERNS AFTER SEEING THE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN REPORTED THAT SE...

Nov 14, 1999 Seat Belts

THE RIGHT REAR SEATBELT HAS FAILED TO RETRACT 4 SEPARATE TIMES, I HAVE CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, BUT RECEIVED MINIMAL HELP. I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT VEHICLES SAFETY AND AM PURSUING A LEMON LAW CASE AGAINST THEM. I HAVE EVEN MORE CONCERNS AFTER SEEING THE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN REPORTED THAT SE...

Nov 11, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCKS IN POSITION DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, DOES NOT RETRACT WHEN REMOVED AND OCCASIONALLY RETRACTOR LOCKS AND WILL NOT RELEASE BELT AT ALL

Nov 11, 1999 Structure

DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK SWITCH WAS INOPERABLE WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND WAS REPLACED BY DEALER AT THEIR COST. *AK

Nov 11, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCKS IN POSITION DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, DOES NOT RETRACT WHEN REMOVED AND OCCASIONALLY RETRACTOR LOCKS AND WILL NOT RELEASE BELT AT ALL

Nov 11, 1999 Structure

DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK SWITCH WAS INOPERABLE WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND WAS REPLACED BY DEALER AT THEIR COST. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM, HOWEVER,, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE SEAT BELT WILL DISENENGAGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DTAILS. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM, HOWEVER,, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE SEAT BELT WILL DISENENGAGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DTAILS. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL QUIT OPERATING,CASUING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL QUIT OPERATING,CASUING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

May 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

COMING TO A STOP AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES,VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATE/ LUNGED FORWARD, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

May 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

COMING TO A STOP AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES,VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATE/ LUNGED FORWARD, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 28, 1999 Visibility

DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CONTAIN A REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER, WHICH CAUSING VERY POOR VISIBILITY FOR CONSUMER. MJS

Apr 28, 1999 Visibility

DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CONTAIN A REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER, WHICH CAUSING VERY POOR VISIBILITY FOR CONSUMER. MJS

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND SOMETIMES VEHICLE WON'T STOP AT ALL,. NEEDS TO APPLY EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND SOMETIMES VEHICLE WON'T STOP AT ALL,. NEEDS TO APPLY EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 13, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY, WOULD STICK WHEN PULLED OUT.

Feb 13, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY, WOULD STICK WHEN PULLED OUT.

Feb 9, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE SIDE IMPACT AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES . *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE SIDE IMPACT AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES . *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

SIDEWALL BLISTER AND CUT RESULTING IN TIRE FAILURE ON TWO OCCASIONS.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRE SIDEWALL FAILED (GOODYEAR) CAUSING FLAT TIRE.( INVICTA GS ) ( P175/65R14 ). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT COME OUT. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

TURNING STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN CAUSED NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

BAD SEAM CAUSED WATER TO LEAK INTO PASSENGER AREA IT ALSO HAVE MOLDY SMELL WHEN FAN BEGINS TO RUN. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

SIDEWALL BLISTER AND CUT RESULTING IN TIRE FAILURE ON TWO OCCASIONS.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRE SIDEWALL FAILED (GOODYEAR) CAUSING FLAT TIRE.( INVICTA GS ) ( P175/65R14 ). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT COME OUT. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

TURNING STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN CAUSED NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

BAD SEAM CAUSED WATER TO LEAK INTO PASSENGER AREA IT ALSO HAVE MOLDY SMELL WHEN FAN BEGINS TO RUN. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED. YH

Jan 25, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT FOR USE. HAD BELT RETRACTORS REPLACED 10 MONTHS AGO, BUT RETRACTING PROBLEM HAS SINCE REAPPEARED. *AK

Jan 25, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT FOR USE. HAD BELT RETRACTORS REPLACED 10 MONTHS AGO, BUT RETRACTING PROBLEM HAS SINCE REAPPEARED. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Air Bags Crash

HUSBAND DRIVING CAR APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. LADY IN VEHICLE AT A STOP SIGN CROSSED IN FRONT OF ME. I SLAMMED ON BRAKES TO TRY TO AVOID HITTING HER, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO DO SO. FRONT OF MY VEHICLE STRUCK THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF HER VEHICLE. MY DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. POLICE ALSO...

Jan 21, 1999 Air Bags Crash

HUSBAND DRIVING CAR APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. LADY IN VEHICLE AT A STOP SIGN CROSSED IN FRONT OF ME. I SLAMMED ON BRAKES TO TRY TO AVOID HITTING HER, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO DO SO. FRONT OF MY VEHICLE STRUCK THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF HER VEHICLE. MY DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. POLICE ALSO...

Jan 12, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED AND REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *MJS

Jan 12, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED AND REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *MJS

Jan 11, 1999 Air Bags Crash

ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN STOP LIGHT AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Air Bags Crash

ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN STOP LIGHT AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Nov 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN SITTING AT A STOP SIGN THE PEDAL WILL SLIP DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD HALF WAY, AND WHEN DRIVING AND GOING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WILL SLIP AWAY FROM FOOT. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS THREE TIMES. THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKES, AND THEY STILL CAN'T DETERMINE ...

Nov 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN SITTING AT A STOP SIGN THE PEDAL WILL SLIP DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD HALF WAY, AND WHEN DRIVING AND GOING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WILL SLIP AWAY FROM FOOT. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS THREE TIMES. THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKES, AND THEY STILL CAN'T DETERMINE ...

Nov 17, 1998 Child Seat

CENTURY CHILD SAFETY SEAT WON'T FIT RIGHT IN THE CAR AND LATCH RELEASE BELT IS TOO LONG, AND THE CAR SEAT ISN'T FITTING RIGHT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

Nov 17, 1998 Child Seat

CENTURY CHILD SAFETY SEAT WON'T FIT RIGHT IN THE CAR AND LATCH RELEASE BELT IS TOO LONG, AND THE CAR SEAT ISN'T FITTING RIGHT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

Nov 17, 1998 Child Seat

CENTURY CHILD SAFETY SEAT WON'T FIT RIGHT IN THE CAR AND LATCH RELEASE BELT IS TOO LONG, AND THE CAR SEAT ISN'T FITTING RIGHT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

Nov 17, 1998 Child Seat

CENTURY CHILD SAFETY SEAT WON'T FIT RIGHT IN THE CAR AND LATCH RELEASE BELT IS TOO LONG, AND THE CAR SEAT ISN'T FITTING RIGHT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

Nov 5, 1998 Wheels

RECALL #98V095000, WHEEL LUGS: NUTS RECALL HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED TO THIS VEHICLE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO FALL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Wheels

RECALL #98V095000, WHEEL LUGS: NUTS RECALL HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED TO THIS VEHICLE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO FALL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 30, 1998 Seat Belts

BACK MIDDLE SEAT BELT AND BACK PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT SNAP SHUT. *AK

Oct 30, 1998 Seat Belts

BACK MIDDLE SEAT BELT AND BACK PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT SNAP SHUT. *AK

Sep 17, 1998 Air Bags

CONSUMER S WAS DRIVING CAR ABOUT 25 MPH AND AIR BAG JUST DEPLOYED IN HER FACE, SHE WAS INJURED. *AK

Sep 17, 1998 Air Bags

CONSUMER S WAS DRIVING CAR ABOUT 25 MPH AND AIR BAG JUST DEPLOYED IN HER FACE, SHE WAS INJURED. *AK

Sep 16, 1998 Seat Belts

SON WAS INVOLVED IN A ONE VEHICLE COLLISION, AT APPROX 65 MPH, LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON. THE IMPACT WAS DEAD CENTER IN THE FRONT BUMPER. UPON ADVICE FROM POLICE OFFICER AT SCENE, I CONTACT TOYOTA TO INFORM THEM THAT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FURTHER INFORMED TOYOTA REP. THAT MY...

Sep 16, 1998 Seat Belts

SON WAS INVOLVED IN A ONE VEHICLE COLLISION, AT APPROX 65 MPH, LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON. THE IMPACT WAS DEAD CENTER IN THE FRONT BUMPER. UPON ADVICE FROM POLICE OFFICER AT SCENE, I CONTACT TOYOTA TO INFORM THEM THAT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FURTHER INFORMED TOYOTA REP. THAT MY...

Aug 25, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT, SPEED APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT, INSURANCE COMPANY ESTIMATED DAMAGES $4,000.00, DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT, SPEED APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT, INSURANCE COMPANY ESTIMATED DAMAGES $4,000.00, DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 30, 1998 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE CARPET IS LOOSE AROUND THE TRUNK RELEASE AND THE MAT SLIDES FORWARD, POSSIBLY THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT. (QC-AW)

Jul 30, 1998 Unknown Or Other

DRIVER'S SIDE CARPET IS LOOSE AROUND THE TRUNK RELEASE AND THE MAT SLIDES FORWARD, POSSIBLY THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT. (QC-AW)

Jul 30, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.

Jul 30, 1998 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE CARPET IS LOOSE AROUND THE TRUNK RELEASE AND THE MAT SLIDES FORWARD, POSSIBLY THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT. (QC-AW)

Jul 30, 1998 Unknown Or Other

DRIVER'S SIDE CARPET IS LOOSE AROUND THE TRUNK RELEASE AND THE MAT SLIDES FORWARD, POSSIBLY THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT. (QC-AW)

Jul 30, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.

Jun 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISY BRAKES FOLLOWED BY BRAKES FADING. (QCAW)

Jun 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISY BRAKES FOLLOWED BY BRAKES FADING. (QCAW)

May 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE STONE SHIELD STICKS UP ANY KIND OF DEBRIS ON THE BELTWAY. WHEN THE WIND IS BLOWING, MAINLY PLASTIC BAGS START TO BURN. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED THAT THE PROLBEM COULD NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

May 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE STONE SHIELD STICKS UP ANY KIND OF DEBRIS ON THE BELTWAY. WHEN THE WIND IS BLOWING, MAINLY PLASTIC BAGS START TO BURN. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED THAT THE PROLBEM COULD NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

May 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/AXLE SHAFT MISADJUSTED, CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE.

May 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/AXLE SHAFT MISADJUSTED, CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE.

May 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/AXLE SHAFT MISADJUSTED, CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE.

May 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/AXLE SHAFT MISADJUSTED, CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE.

May 13, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS STICK INTERMITTENTLY.

May 13, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS STICK INTERMITTENTLY.

May 5, 1998 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS STUCK IN THE RETRACTOR. THIS WILL BE THE FORTH TIME THE BELT WILL NEED REPLACING SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN FEB OF 1997. *AK

May 5, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHEN DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ON ICE, CRASHED INTO A TREE HEAD-ON AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. DAMAGE AMOUNTED TO THE FRONT END, TOTALLED $8,000. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

May 5, 1998 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS STUCK IN THE RETRACTOR. THIS WILL BE THE FORTH TIME THE BELT WILL NEED REPLACING SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN FEB OF 1997. *AK

May 5, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHEN DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ON ICE, CRASHED INTO A TREE HEAD-ON AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. DAMAGE AMOUNTED TO THE FRONT END, TOTALLED $8,000. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Apr 22, 1998 Structure

DOOR RUBBER MOLD GUARD HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO BE INSTALLED DUE TO MISALIGNMENT.

Apr 22, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE MAKES CLUNKING/SCRAPPING SOUNDS.

Apr 22, 1998 Structure

DOOR RUBBER MOLD GUARD HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO BE INSTALLED DUE TO MISALIGNMENT.

Apr 22, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE MAKES CLUNKING/SCRAPPING SOUNDS.

Apr 2, 1998 Seats

SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT CAUSING BACK AND NECK INJURY TO CONSUMER.

Apr 2, 1998 Seats

SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT CAUSING BACK AND NECK INJURY TO CONSUMER.

Feb 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSE UNDETERMINED. *AK

Feb 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSE UNDETERMINED. *AK

Jan 5, 1998 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. CAUSE OF FIRE WAS A ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Jan 5, 1998 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. CAUSE OF FIRE WAS A ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Dec 30, 1997 Visibility

FILM ON WINDOWS CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY IN DIRECT SUN LIGHT.

Dec 30, 1997 Visibility

FILM ON WINDOWS CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY IN DIRECT SUN LIGHT.

Dec 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAIL TO WORK WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *AK

Dec 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAIL TO WORK WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *AK

Nov 12, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WITH THE A/C, POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING IN OPERATION AT THE SAME TIME, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES.

Nov 12, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WITH THE A/C, POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING IN OPERATION AT THE SAME TIME, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES.

Sep 11, 1997 Structure

A WATER LEAK FLOODED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE STEERING SHAFT TO RUST. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY DEALER 3TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *SLC

Sep 11, 1997 Structure

A WATER LEAK FLOODED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE STEERING SHAFT TO RUST. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY DEALER 3TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *SLC

Sep 9, 1997 Air Bags

DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE UP, AND WHEN DRIVER TURNED ON THE IGNITION THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. DRIVER DID NOT MOVE VEHICLE OR HIT ANYTHING. THE VEHICLE WAS IN A PARK POSITION AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Sep 9, 1997 Air Bags

DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE UP, AND WHEN DRIVER TURNED ON THE IGNITION THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. DRIVER DID NOT MOVE VEHICLE OR HIT ANYTHING. THE VEHICLE WAS IN A PARK POSITION AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Aug 11, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK, REPLACED TRANSMISSION LINE AND HOSE.

Aug 11, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK, REPLACED TRANSMISSION LINE AND HOSE.

Aug 6, 1997 Steering

GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN.

Aug 6, 1997 Steering

GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN.

Jun 17, 1997 Tires

WHEEL CYLINDER REPLACED DUE TO BRAKE LIGHT STAYING ON.

Jun 17, 1997 Tires

WHEEL CYLINDER REPLACED DUE TO BRAKE LIGHT STAYING ON.

Jun 5, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 60 MPH THE REAR AXLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, BUT THE CAUSE IS UNCERTAIN. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY. *AK

Jun 5, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 60 MPH THE REAR AXLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, BUT THE CAUSE IS UNCERTAIN. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY. *AK

Jun 2, 1997 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE 3-POINT SEAT BELT RETACTOR IS STUCK IN WHICH THE SEAT BELT WON'T BUCKLE WHICH WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IF IN AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. *AK

Jun 2, 1997 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE 3-POINT SEAT BELT RETACTOR IS STUCK IN WHICH THE SEAT BELT WON'T BUCKLE WHICH WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IF IN AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. *AK

May 12, 1997 Air Bags Crash

FATHER WAS DRIVING HIT A ROUGH SPOT AND THE AIR BAG INFLATED. DRIVER THEN HIT A BRIDGE AND THE PASSAGER'S SIDE AIR BAG INFLATED AS WELL. *AK

May 12, 1997 Air Bags Crash

FATHER WAS DRIVING HIT A ROUGH SPOT AND THE AIR BAG INFLATED. DRIVER THEN HIT A BRIDGE AND THE PASSAGER'S SIDE AIR BAG INFLATED AS WELL. *AK

Feb 10, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME FILLED WITH SMOKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 10, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME FILLED WITH SMOKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 4, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE , AREA OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT; ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPT, CAUSED BY FAULTY WIRING TO SAFETY BELT. *AK

Feb 4, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE , AREA OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT; ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPT, CAUSED BY FAULTY WIRING TO SAFETY BELT. *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Seat Belts Fire

THE FRONT SEAT BELT WIRES PART OF RUBBED TOGETHER UNTILL THE SEAT BELT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE SEAT BELT HAS A DEFECT IN IT. THIS REPORT IS FROM A FIRE FIGHTER. *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Seat Belts Fire

THE FRONT SEAT BELT WIRES PART OF RUBBED TOGETHER UNTILL THE SEAT BELT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE SEAT BELT HAS A DEFECT IN IT. THIS REPORT IS FROM A FIRE FIGHTER. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WENT TO RELEASE PARKING EMERGENCY BRAKE, PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, NO IMPACT INVOLVED. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WENT TO RELEASE PARKING EMERGENCY BRAKE, PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, NO IMPACT INVOLVED. *AK