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Jun 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,700 mi

DT: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND A CLOUD OF SMOKE CAME FROM BEHIND STEERING WHEEL. PRIOR TO THIS VEHILCE HAD BEEN RUNNING HOT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A COOLANT FLUSH, AND HAD THE BELT REPLACED AROUND THE FAN. ALSO, HAD A NEW RADIATOR INSTALLED. CONSUMER WAS IN THE CAR 5-10 MINUTES ...

Jun 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,700 mi

DT: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND A CLOUD OF SMOKE CAME FROM BEHIND STEERING WHEEL. PRIOR TO THIS VEHILCE HAD BEEN RUNNING HOT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A COOLANT FLUSH, AND HAD THE BELT REPLACED AROUND THE FAN. ALSO, HAD A NEW RADIATOR INSTALLED. CONSUMER WAS IN THE CAR 5-10 MINUTES ...

Jun 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,400 mi

CONSUMER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN NHTSA RECALL 98V295000. PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VR6 ENGINES. A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT SUCH AS THE THERMO SWITCH, RADIATOR FAN, OR WATER PUMP CAN MALFUNCTION, CAUSING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE TO INCREASE SIGNIFICA...

Jun 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,400 mi

CONSUMER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN NHTSA RECALL 98V295000. PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VR6 ENGINES. A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT SUCH AS THE THERMO SWITCH, RADIATOR FAN, OR WATER PUMP CAN MALFUNCTION, CAUSING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE TO INCREASE SIGNIFICA...

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM AS STATED IN RECALL 98 V 295 000, BUT THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. *NLM

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM AS STATED IN RECALL 98 V 295 000, BUT THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. *NLM

Apr 7, 2003 Visibility

THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLASHED. THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, AND AT THAT POINT THE VEHICLE'S CABIN BECAME FILLED WITH STEAM AND HOT RADIATOR FLUID WAS ON THE FLOOR BOARD. IT WAS DETERMINED THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *NLM

Apr 7, 2003 Visibility

THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLASHED. THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, AND AT THAT POINT THE VEHICLE'S CABIN BECAME FILLED WITH STEAM AND HOT RADIATOR FLUID WAS ON THE FLOOR BOARD. IT WAS DETERMINED THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *NLM

Sep 16, 2002 Visibility

HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. 1 YEAR LATER IT BROKE, CAUSING RADIATOR FLUID TO LEAK AND FRONT WINDSHIELD TO STEAM UP.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Visibility

HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. 1 YEAR LATER IT BROKE, CAUSING RADIATOR FLUID TO LEAK AND FRONT WINDSHIELD TO STEAM UP.*AK

Aug 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL WORK PERFORMED AND FAILURE IMMEDIATELY OCCURRED. RUPTURED HEATER CORE REPAIRED, BUT CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO COOLANT FUMES. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX RECALL 98V295000. *AK

Aug 16, 2002 Visibility

RECALL WORK PERFORMED AND FAILURE IMMEDIATELY OCCURRED. RUPTURED HEATER CORE REPAIRED, BUT CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO COOLANT FUMES. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX RECALL 98V295000. *AK

Aug 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL WORK PERFORMED AND FAILURE IMMEDIATELY OCCURRED. RUPTURED HEATER CORE REPAIRED, BUT CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO COOLANT FUMES. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX RECALL 98V295000. *AK

Aug 16, 2002 Visibility

RECALL WORK PERFORMED AND FAILURE IMMEDIATELY OCCURRED. RUPTURED HEATER CORE REPAIRED, BUT CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO COOLANT FUMES. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX RECALL 98V295000. *AK

Jun 22, 2002 Visibility

MY HEATER CORE FAILED SPILLING RADIATOR FLUID INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND VAPOR THROUGH THE HVAC SYSTEM.. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS IS A PART THAT CONSISTANTLY FAILED IN MY TYPE OF VEHICLE AND AM HOPING THAT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE WILL BE RESPONSABLE AND REPLACE THE PART AS A RECALL ISS...

Jun 22, 2002 Visibility

MY HEATER CORE FAILED SPILLING RADIATOR FLUID INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND VAPOR THROUGH THE HVAC SYSTEM.. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS IS A PART THAT CONSISTANTLY FAILED IN MY TYPE OF VEHICLE AND AM HOPING THAT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE WILL BE RESPONSABLE AND REPLACE THE PART AS A RECALL ISS...

Dec 13, 2001 Visibility

FOG LIGHTS OVERHEAT. VWOA HAS REFUSED HELLA OEM FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENT DESIGN. HEATED OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DELAMINATES.*AK

Dec 13, 2001 Exterior Lighting

FOG LIGHTS OVERHEAT. VWOA HAS REFUSED HELLA OEM FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENT DESIGN. HEATED OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DELAMINATES.*AK

Dec 13, 2001 Visibility

FOG LIGHTS OVERHEAT. VWOA HAS REFUSED HELLA OEM FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENT DESIGN. HEATED OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DELAMINATES.*AK

Dec 13, 2001 Exterior Lighting

FOG LIGHTS OVERHEAT. VWOA HAS REFUSED HELLA OEM FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENT DESIGN. HEATED OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DELAMINATES.*AK

Dec 13, 2001 Visibility

FOG LIGHTS OVERHEAT. VWOA HAS REFUSED HELLA OEM FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENT DESIGN. HEATED OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DELAMINATES.*AK

Dec 13, 2001 Exterior Lighting

FOG LIGHTS OVERHEAT. VWOA HAS REFUSED HELLA OEM FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENT DESIGN. HEATED OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DELAMINATES.*AK

Dec 13, 2001 Visibility

FOG LIGHTS OVERHEAT. VWOA HAS REFUSED HELLA OEM FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENT DESIGN. HEATED OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DELAMINATES.*AK

Dec 13, 2001 Exterior Lighting

FOG LIGHTS OVERHEAT. VWOA HAS REFUSED HELLA OEM FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENT DESIGN. HEATED OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DELAMINATES.*AK

Aug 27, 2001 Visibility

HEATER CORE LOCATED BEHIND VENTILATION SYSTEM BLEW UP, HOT COOLANT HIT VENT AND WHITE SMOKE AND COOLANT ENTERED INTO VEHICLE, CHEMICALS WERE VERY STRONG. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY WILL REPLACE HEATER CORE, CONSUMER INDICATED THAT HE COULD HAVE BEEN INJURIED, BECAUSE LIQUID WAS HOT,CONSUMER ...

Aug 27, 2001 Visibility

HEATER CORE LOCATED BEHIND VENTILATION SYSTEM BLEW UP, HOT COOLANT HIT VENT AND WHITE SMOKE AND COOLANT ENTERED INTO VEHICLE, CHEMICALS WERE VERY STRONG. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY WILL REPLACE HEATER CORE, CONSUMER INDICATED THAT HE COULD HAVE BEEN INJURIED, BECAUSE LIQUID WAS HOT,CONSUMER ...

Jun 16, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH AND THE HEATER WERE REPAIR WITH USED PARTS AND STILL FAILED. *AK

Jun 16, 2001 Visibility

IGNITION SWITCH AND THE HEATER WERE REPAIR WITH USED PARTS AND STILL FAILED. *AK

Jun 16, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH AND THE HEATER WERE REPAIR WITH USED PARTS AND STILL FAILED. *AK

Jun 16, 2001 Visibility

IGNITION SWITCH AND THE HEATER WERE REPAIR WITH USED PARTS AND STILL FAILED. *AK

Jan 3, 2001 Steering

PARTS WERE NOT DEFECTIVE UNTIL OTHER REPAIR WAS DONE NOT RELATING TO THIS PART OF CAR IS FAULT OF DEALER BUT MUST BE REPAIRED AT MY OWN EXPENSE! DEALER SERVICE TAKES NO BLAME AND WILL NOT NEGOTIATE .

Jan 3, 2001 Steering

PARTS WERE NOT DEFECTIVE UNTIL OTHER REPAIR WAS DONE NOT RELATING TO THIS PART OF CAR IS FAULT OF DEALER BUT MUST BE REPAIRED AT MY OWN EXPENSE! DEALER SERVICE TAKES NO BLAME AND WILL NOT NEGOTIATE .

Dec 12, 2000 Visibility

HEATER CORE HAS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING HOT FLUIDS TO ENTER INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT FROM VENT WHICH CAUSED WINDOWS TO STEAM UP. ALSO, CONSUMER MENTIONED RECALL 98V295000. CONSUMER NOT SURE IF THIS VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Visibility

HEATER CORE HAS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING HOT FLUIDS TO ENTER INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT FROM VENT WHICH CAUSED WINDOWS TO STEAM UP. ALSO, CONSUMER MENTIONED RECALL 98V295000. CONSUMER NOT SURE IF THIS VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH STEAM CAME OUT THRU VENTS (NO VISIVILITY) AND HOT COOLANT CAME IN FROM BEHIND THE DASHBOARD BURNING ME AND MY WIFE'S FEET, IMPAIRING VEHICLE CONTROL, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT DUE TO HOT WATER AND LACK OF VISIBILITY. ACCORDING TO VW A RECALL WAS PERFORMED TO PREVENT THIS FRO...

Apr 5, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH STEAM CAME OUT THRU VENTS (NO VISIVILITY) AND HOT COOLANT CAME IN FROM BEHIND THE DASHBOARD BURNING ME AND MY WIFE'S FEET, IMPAIRING VEHICLE CONTROL, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT DUE TO HOT WATER AND LACK OF VISIBILITY. ACCORDING TO VW A RECALL WAS PERFORMED TO PREVENT THIS FRO...

Dec 1, 1999 Electrical System

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF VW IS RESPONSIBLE ON FIXING THE RECALLS AND ANYTHING RELATED TO THEM? NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 1, 1999 Electrical System

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF VW IS RESPONSIBLE ON FIXING THE RECALLS AND ANYTHING RELATED TO THEM? NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Visibility

HEATER CORE LEAKED INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT AND STEAMED UP THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO NEARLY BE BURNED EVEN AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. TOOK TO DEALER IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL LETTER TO INSTALL COOLANT PRESSURE THROTTLE UNIT, AND DID A CHECK ON COOLANT SYSTEM. THIS W...

Nov 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

JUST LIKE TO KNOW ON WHAT PARTS IS VW RESPONSIBLE FOR AND IF A PROBLEM HAS BEEN AFFECTED FROM A RECALL, DO THEY PAY? AND TO SEE IF IT IS WORTH PURCHASING A '92 CORRADO SLC. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Visibility

HEATER CORE LEAKED INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT AND STEAMED UP THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO NEARLY BE BURNED EVEN AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. TOOK TO DEALER IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL LETTER TO INSTALL COOLANT PRESSURE THROTTLE UNIT, AND DID A CHECK ON COOLANT SYSTEM. THIS W...

Nov 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

JUST LIKE TO KNOW ON WHAT PARTS IS VW RESPONSIBLE FOR AND IF A PROBLEM HAS BEEN AFFECTED FROM A RECALL, DO THEY PAY? AND TO SEE IF IT IS WORTH PURCHASING A '92 CORRADO SLC. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE KEEPS OVERHEATING AND COOLANT LEAKED OUT INTO THE PASSENGER'S SEAT FROM THE DASH. DEALER CAN'T FIND SOLUTION. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE KEEPS OVERHEATING AND COOLANT LEAKED OUT INTO THE PASSENGER'S SEAT FROM THE DASH. DEALER CAN'T FIND SOLUTION. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GETS HARD, AND AT OTHER TIMES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. DEALRR SAID THAT MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GETS HARD, AND AT OTHER TIMES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. DEALRR SAID THAT MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECAL 98V295000, VW/ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM; THE VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED ON MAY 19, 1999 UNDER NOTICE. THREE WEEKS LATER VEHICLE NEEDED REPAIR AGAIN. MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO CORRECT FOR THE SECOND TIME FREE OF CHARGE. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECAL 98V295000, VW/ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM; THE VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED ON MAY 19, 1999 UNDER NOTICE. THREE WEEKS LATER VEHICLE NEEDED REPAIR AGAIN. MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO CORRECT FOR THE SECOND TIME FREE OF CHARGE. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Power Train

MY 2ND GEAR SYNCHRO IS FAILING DUE TO WHAT I BELIEVE IS A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FACTORY CLUTCH DOES NOT HAVE NI OR CD PLATED SPLINES, EXACERBATING SHIFTING PROBLEMS

Apr 30, 1999 Power Train

MY 2ND GEAR SYNCHRO IS FAILING DUE TO WHAT I BELIEVE IS A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FACTORY CLUTCH DOES NOT HAVE NI OR CD PLATED SPLINES, EXACERBATING SHIFTING PROBLEMS

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEATER CORE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE. CAR ON THIRD WATER PUMP, ALSO SECOND OF COOLANT HOSES AFTER THEY BLEW UP.COOLANT BEING FORCED FROM EXPANSION TANK EVERY DAY. VEHICLE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OVERHEATING, JUST TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN COOLING SYSTEM. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO FIX PROBLEM AT VARIOUS VW DEALERSH...

Feb 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEATER CORE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE. CAR ON THIRD WATER PUMP, ALSO SECOND OF COOLANT HOSES AFTER THEY BLEW UP.COOLANT BEING FORCED FROM EXPANSION TANK EVERY DAY. VEHICLE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OVERHEATING, JUST TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN COOLING SYSTEM. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO FIX PROBLEM AT VARIOUS VW DEALERSH...

Feb 2, 1999 Visibility

HEATER CORE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE. CAR ON THIRD WATER PUMP, ALSO SECOND OF COOLANT HOSES AFTER THEY BLEW UP.COOLANT BEING FORCED FROM EXPANSION TANK EVERY DAY. VEHICLE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OVERHEATING, JUST TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN COOLING SYSTEM. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO FIX PROBLEM AT VARIOUS VW DEALERSH...

Feb 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEATER CORE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE. CAR ON THIRD WATER PUMP, ALSO SECOND OF COOLANT HOSES AFTER THEY BLEW UP.COOLANT BEING FORCED FROM EXPANSION TANK EVERY DAY. VEHICLE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OVERHEATING, JUST TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN COOLING SYSTEM. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO FIX PROBLEM AT VARIOUS VW DEALERSH...

Feb 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEATER CORE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE. CAR ON THIRD WATER PUMP, ALSO SECOND OF COOLANT HOSES AFTER THEY BLEW UP.COOLANT BEING FORCED FROM EXPANSION TANK EVERY DAY. VEHICLE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OVERHEATING, JUST TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN COOLING SYSTEM. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO FIX PROBLEM AT VARIOUS VW DEALERSH...

Feb 2, 1999 Visibility

HEATER CORE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE. CAR ON THIRD WATER PUMP, ALSO SECOND OF COOLANT HOSES AFTER THEY BLEW UP.COOLANT BEING FORCED FROM EXPANSION TANK EVERY DAY. VEHICLE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OVERHEATING, JUST TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN COOLING SYSTEM. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO FIX PROBLEM AT VARIOUS VW DEALERSH...

Jan 5, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 27, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION; DRIVER AND PASSENGER RECEIVED SEVERE BURNS TO FEET AND LEGS, AND AN ACCIDENT WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED.

Dec 27, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION; DRIVER AND PASSENGER RECEIVED SEVERE BURNS TO FEET AND LEGS, AND AN ACCIDENT WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED.

Dec 10, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE.

Dec 10, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE.

Dec 2, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED CAUSING STEAM TO ENTER VENTS OF VEHICLE.

Dec 2, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED CAUSING STEAM TO ENTER VENTS OF VEHICLE.

Nov 19, 1998 Visibility

WHEN THE HEATER CORE MALFUNCTIONED DURING DRIVING HOT COOLANT AND SMOKE CAME IN THROUGH VENTS AND UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD NEAR FEET. ALSO COOLANT WAS SPILLING UNDERNEATH HOOD. ALL METERS INCLUDING DIGITAL MILEAGE METER WERE WET. IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AFTERWARDS DUE TO HEAVY OVERHEATING.

Nov 19, 1998 Visibility

WHEN THE HEATER CORE MALFUNCTIONED DURING DRIVING HOT COOLANT AND SMOKE CAME IN THROUGH VENTS AND UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD NEAR FEET. ALSO COOLANT WAS SPILLING UNDERNEATH HOOD. ALL METERS INCLUDING DIGITAL MILEAGE METER WERE WET. IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AFTERWARDS DUE TO HEAVY OVERHEATING.

Sep 1, 1998 Visibility

VEHICLE OVERHEATED DUE TO A HEATER CORE FAILURE AND RELEASED A LARGE AMOUNT OF STEAM, WATER AND COOLANT INTO THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Sep 1, 1998 Visibility

VEHICLE OVERHEATED DUE TO A HEATER CORE FAILURE AND RELEASED A LARGE AMOUNT OF STEAM, WATER AND COOLANT INTO THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Aug 14, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING A LARGE QUANTITY OF SMOKE CAME OUT FROM DASHBOARD, DEFROSTER AND VENT OPENINGS CAUSING SEVERE VISUAL PROBLEMS, DUE TO FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE.

Aug 14, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED.

Aug 14, 1998 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HARD TO CLOSE, PASSENGER DOOR TRIM NEAR BOTTOM OF GLASS CROOKED.

Aug 14, 1998 Exterior Lighting

FOG LIGHT SWITCH INSTALLED BACKWARDS.

Aug 14, 1998 Structure

REAR ROOF TRIM PANEL MISSING.

Aug 14, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LEAK CAUSING OVERHEATING.

Aug 14, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING A LARGE QUANTITY OF SMOKE CAME OUT FROM DASHBOARD, DEFROSTER AND VENT OPENINGS CAUSING SEVERE VISUAL PROBLEMS, DUE TO FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE.

Aug 14, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED.

Aug 14, 1998 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HARD TO CLOSE, PASSENGER DOOR TRIM NEAR BOTTOM OF GLASS CROOKED.

Aug 14, 1998 Exterior Lighting

FOG LIGHT SWITCH INSTALLED BACKWARDS.

Aug 14, 1998 Structure

REAR ROOF TRIM PANEL MISSING.

Aug 14, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LEAK CAUSING OVERHEATING.

Aug 10, 1998 Visibility

HEATING CORE FAILED.

Aug 10, 1998 Visibility

HEATING CORE FAILED.

Aug 7, 1998 Visibility

FRONT HEATER CORE FAILED.

Aug 7, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING HOT COOLANT TO SPRAY INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S FEET.

Aug 7, 1998 Visibility

FRONT HEATER CORE FAILED.

Aug 7, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING HOT COOLANT TO SPRAY INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S FEET.

Jul 9, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY, UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, ON AN 80 DEGREE SUNNY DAY, WITH NORMAL ENGINE TEMPERATURE THE HEATER CORE RUPTURED, SPILLING SCALDING COOLANT ONTO DRIVER'S FEET AND CAUSING STEAM TO POOR FROM VENTS.

Jul 9, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY, UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, ON AN 80 DEGREE SUNNY DAY, WITH NORMAL ENGINE TEMPERATURE THE HEATER CORE RUPTURED, SPILLING SCALDING COOLANT ONTO DRIVER'S FEET AND CAUSING STEAM TO POOR FROM VENTS.

May 29, 1998 Visibility

NO SUMMARY

May 29, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH STEAM AND HOT WATER POURED INTO THE INTERIOR.

May 29, 1998 Visibility

NO SUMMARY

May 29, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH STEAM AND HOT WATER POURED INTO THE INTERIOR.

May 14, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE RUPTURED.

May 14, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE RUPTURED.

May 14, 1998 Unknown

NO SUMMARY

May 14, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE RUPTURED.

May 14, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE RUPTURED.

May 14, 1998 Unknown

NO SUMMARY

Apr 6, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG UP, AFFECTING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.

Apr 6, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG UP, AFFECTING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TIMING GEAR BOLT UNSCREWED ITSELF FOR NO REASON.VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PROBLEM. ALSO CAMSHAFT BROKE, AND VALVES BENT. *AK

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TIMING GEAR BOLT UNSCREWED ITSELF FOR NO REASON.VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PROBLEM. ALSO CAMSHAFT BROKE, AND VALVES BENT. *AK

Mar 10, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED CAUSING HOT SCALDING COOLANT TO SHOOT OUT OF VENTS CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.

Mar 10, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED CAUSING HOT SCALDING COOLANT TO SHOOT OUT OF VENTS CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.

Jan 13, 1998 Electrical System

NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS.

Jan 13, 1998 Electrical System

NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS.

Jan 11, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED CAUSING STEAM TO COME THROUGH THE VENT INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Jan 11, 1998 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED CAUSING STEAM TO COME THROUGH THE VENT INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Dec 15, 1997 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING HOT ENGINE COOLANT TO SPILL OVER ONTO DRIVER'S FEET.

Dec 15, 1997 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING HOT ENGINE COOLANT TO SPILL OVER ONTO DRIVER'S FEET.

Dec 10, 1997 Visibility

HEATER CORE BROKKE OFF, CAUSING VERY HOT STEAM TO COME OUT OF ALL VENTS. ALL WIINDOWS WERE FOGGED UP WHILE DRIVING IN RUSJ HOUR TRAFFIC, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY. *AK

Dec 10, 1997 Visibility

HEATER CORE BROKKE OFF, CAUSING VERY HOT STEAM TO COME OUT OF ALL VENTS. ALL WIINDOWS WERE FOGGED UP WHILE DRIVING IN RUSJ HOUR TRAFFIC, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY. *AK

Aug 11, 1997 Visibility

HEATER CORE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING STEAM TO POUR OUT OF THE DASHBOARD VENTS, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY. *AK

Aug 11, 1997 Visibility

HEATER CORE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING STEAM TO POUR OUT OF THE DASHBOARD VENTS, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY. *AK

May 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND IT SHUT DOWN. THIS WAS DUE TO THE TIMING GEAR BOLT UNSCREWING BY ITSELF, CAUSING DAMAGE. PROBLEM CORRECTED AT DEALER. *AK

May 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND IT SHUT DOWN. THIS WAS DUE TO THE TIMING GEAR BOLT UNSCREWING BY ITSELF, CAUSING DAMAGE. PROBLEM CORRECTED AT DEALER. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Power Train

GEARS SHIFT STICKS.

Oct 15, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE IDLES HIGH.

Oct 15, 1996 Visibility

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS HAVE ACCUMULATED CONDENSATION ON INSIDE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT POPS OUT OF TRACK/DON'T AIM AT ROAD PROPERLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 15, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED.

Oct 15, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED.

Oct 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED.

Oct 15, 1996 Tires

YOKOHAMA RIGHT TIRE BUBBLED.

Oct 15, 1996 Structure

PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR BOLT FELL OUT.

Oct 15, 1996 Power Train

GEARS SHIFT STICKS.

Oct 15, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE IDLES HIGH.

Oct 15, 1996 Visibility

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS HAVE ACCUMULATED CONDENSATION ON INSIDE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT POPS OUT OF TRACK/DON'T AIM AT ROAD PROPERLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 15, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED.

Oct 15, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED.

Oct 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED.

Oct 15, 1996 Tires

YOKOHAMA RIGHT TIRE BUBBLED.

Oct 15, 1996 Structure

PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR BOLT FELL OUT.

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT HOSE BLOWS ROUGHLY EVERY 35, OOO MILES DUMPING COOLANT ONTO HOT RXHAUST MANIFOLD,, PRODUCING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT; ALSO DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING TRANSMISSION, FREQUENT MISSHIFTS. *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Power Train

COOLANT HOSE BLOWS ROUGHLY EVERY 35, OOO MILES DUMPING COOLANT ONTO HOT RXHAUST MANIFOLD,, PRODUCING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT; ALSO DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING TRANSMISSION, FREQUENT MISSHIFTS. *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT HOSE BLOWS ROUGHLY EVERY 35, OOO MILES DUMPING COOLANT ONTO HOT RXHAUST MANIFOLD,, PRODUCING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT; ALSO DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING TRANSMISSION, FREQUENT MISSHIFTS. *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Power Train

COOLANT HOSE BLOWS ROUGHLY EVERY 35, OOO MILES DUMPING COOLANT ONTO HOT RXHAUST MANIFOLD,, PRODUCING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT; ALSO DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING TRANSMISSION, FREQUENT MISSHIFTS. *AK

Mar 21, 1996 Visibility

1) IMPERFECTION ON FRONT WINDSHIELD, MAKING DRIVERS VISION BLURRY. 2) HEADLIGHTS DON'T PROVIDE ENOUGH ILLUMINATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 21, 1996 Visibility

1) IMPERFECTION ON FRONT WINDSHIELD, MAKING DRIVERS VISION BLURRY. 2) HEADLIGHTS DON'T PROVIDE ENOUGH ILLUMINATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 28, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL, REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MODEL YEAR (91V-068). *AK

Aug 28, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL, REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MODEL YEAR (91V-068). *AK