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Dec 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

HEATER CORE BAD IN 1993 VW GLX, VERY COMMON IN MY EXPERIENCE. *TR

Dec 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

HEATER CORE BAD IN 1993 VW GLX, VERY COMMON IN MY EXPERIENCE. *TR

Jul 31, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LEAKS AT THE END OF THE HOSE AND HE SMELLED GAS. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RUN AS EFFECTIVELY WHEN THE FUEL BEGAN LEAKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILE...

Jul 31, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LEAKS AT THE END OF THE HOSE AND HE SMELLED GAS. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RUN AS EFFECTIVELY WHEN THE FUEL BEGAN LEAKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILE...

Jun 6, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO POWER, MUST USE EMERGENCY BELTS. *JB

Jun 6, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO POWER, MUST USE EMERGENCY BELTS. *JB

Jun 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,400 mi

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT. FOUND TWO RECALLS REFERRING TO THESE TWO PROBLEMS. NEVER RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS FROM MANUFACTURER. *JB

Jun 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,400 mi

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT. FOUND TWO RECALLS REFERRING TO THESE TWO PROBLEMS. NEVER RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS FROM MANUFACTURER. *JB

Jun 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,400 mi

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT. FOUND TWO RECALLS REFERRING TO THESE TWO PROBLEMS. NEVER RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS FROM MANUFACTURER. *JB

Jun 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,400 mi

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT. FOUND TWO RECALLS REFERRING TO THESE TWO PROBLEMS. NEVER RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS FROM MANUFACTURER. *JB

Nov 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY HEATER CORES/HEATER EXCHANGERS LOCATED BEHIND THE DASHBOARD IS A PERVASIVE PROBLEM. HEATER CORE LEAKED. *BF ANTI FREEZE LEAKED INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AROUND THE FEET OF THE PASSENGER. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. RECALL# 98V295000. *SC

Nov 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY HEATER CORES/HEATER EXCHANGERS LOCATED BEHIND THE DASHBOARD IS A PERVASIVE PROBLEM. HEATER CORE LEAKED. *BF ANTI FREEZE LEAKED INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AROUND THE FEET OF THE PASSENGER. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. RECALL# 98V295000. *SC

Sep 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

TURN ON AIR CONDITIONER, OR HEATER, AND A STEAM OF ANTIFREEZE COATS WINDSHIELD, AND IT GETS COMPLETELY FOGGED OVER TO THE POINT WHERE I CANNOT SEE. HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. 1993, PASSAT GLX. VR6. *AK

Sep 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

TURN ON AIR CONDITIONER, OR HEATER, AND A STEAM OF ANTIFREEZE COATS WINDSHIELD, AND IT GETS COMPLETELY FOGGED OVER TO THE POINT WHERE I CANNOT SEE. HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. 1993, PASSAT GLX. VR6. *AK

Jul 15, 2004 Visibility 88,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN STEAM STARTED COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS AND THE WINDOWS FOGGED UP. HOT ANTI FREEZE LEAKED IN AND SCORCHED THE DRIVER'S FEET. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE HEATER CORE CAME APART AT THE SEAM. *AK *JB

Jul 15, 2004 Visibility 88,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN STEAM STARTED COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS AND THE WINDOWS FOGGED UP. HOT ANTI FREEZE LEAKED IN AND SCORCHED THE DRIVER'S FEET. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE HEATER CORE CAME APART AT THE SEAM. *AK *JB

Apr 6, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *MR

Apr 6, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *MR

Mar 1, 2004 Visibility 107,387 mi

LETTER CONCERNING THE MANNER IN WHICH VOLKSWAGEN CHOOSE TO HANDLE A RECENT FAILURE ON THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. (NAR) *PH WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER VEHICLE HEATER CORE EXPLODED. *CB

Mar 1, 2004 Visibility 107,387 mi

LETTER CONCERNING THE MANNER IN WHICH VOLKSWAGEN CHOOSE TO HANDLE A RECENT FAILURE ON THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. (NAR) *PH WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER VEHICLE HEATER CORE EXPLODED. *CB

Feb 6, 2004 Visibility 107,387 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ROUGHLY 25 MPH, HEATER CORE FAILED. INTERIOR OF VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN FILLING WITH FOUL SMELLING DENSE SMOKE, AND WINDOWS BECAME COATED WITH A FILM. DRIVER QUICKLY PULLED OFF THE ROAD, WHICH FORTUNATELY WAS EASY AS WE WERE IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. DRIVER AND PASSENGERS ...

Feb 6, 2004 Visibility 107,387 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ROUGHLY 25 MPH, HEATER CORE FAILED. INTERIOR OF VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN FILLING WITH FOUL SMELLING DENSE SMOKE, AND WINDOWS BECAME COATED WITH A FILM. DRIVER QUICKLY PULLED OFF THE ROAD, WHICH FORTUNATELY WAS EASY AS WE WERE IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. DRIVER AND PASSENGERS ...

Dec 22, 2003 Exterior Lighting Fire 151,000 mi

THE LEFT FOG LIGHT STARTED SMOKING, AND THEN ON FIRE. I WAS SITTING INSIDE THE VEHICLE, CLEANING IT. THE LIGHTS WERE ON, INCLUDING THE FOG LIGHTS. I SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC, AND DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT AT FIRST, IT GOT WORSE, SO I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM AROUND THE RIGHT SIDE OF...

Dec 22, 2003 Exterior Lighting Fire 151,000 mi

THE LEFT FOG LIGHT STARTED SMOKING, AND THEN ON FIRE. I WAS SITTING INSIDE THE VEHICLE, CLEANING IT. THE LIGHTS WERE ON, INCLUDING THE FOG LIGHTS. I SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC, AND DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT AT FIRST, IT GOT WORSE, SO I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM AROUND THE RIGHT SIDE OF...

Sep 9, 2003 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING HEATER CORE WAS STEAMING THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 9, 2003 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING HEATER CORE WAS STEAMING THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

LEAKAGE OF HOT ENGINE COOLANT FROM THE HEAT EXCHANGER LOCATED IN THE VEHICLES PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUSED MINOR BURNS TO DRIVER'S LOWER LEG AREA. ADDITIONALLY, STEAM FROM THIS EVENT FILLED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO NAVIGATE THE VEHICLE. THIS EVENT REQUIRED THE DRIVER TO EXE...

Apr 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

LEAKAGE OF HOT ENGINE COOLANT FROM THE HEAT EXCHANGER LOCATED IN THE VEHICLES PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUSED MINOR BURNS TO DRIVER'S LOWER LEG AREA. ADDITIONALLY, STEAM FROM THIS EVENT FILLED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO NAVIGATE THE VEHICLE. THIS EVENT REQUIRED THE DRIVER TO EXE...

Dec 29, 2002 Visibility

AFTER DRIVING FROM CT TO WASH, D.C., I WAS PARKING MY 1993 VW PASSAT. I HEARD A "POP" SOUND, AND IN < 5 SECONDS, THE CAR FILLED WITH ANTIFREEZE STEAM & SCALDING ANTIFREEZE POURED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE COMPARTMENT. AS THE CAR WAS NEARLY PARKED, WE WERE ABLE TO JUMP OUT OF THE CAR. I TOOK MY CAR TO ...

Dec 29, 2002 Visibility

AFTER DRIVING FROM CT TO WASH, D.C., I WAS PARKING MY 1993 VW PASSAT. I HEARD A "POP" SOUND, AND IN < 5 SECONDS, THE CAR FILLED WITH ANTIFREEZE STEAM & SCALDING ANTIFREEZE POURED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE COMPARTMENT. AS THE CAR WAS NEARLY PARKED, WE WERE ABLE TO JUMP OUT OF THE CAR. I TOOK MY CAR TO ...

Apr 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

THE POWER WINDOWS OPERATE BY THEMSELVES-NEED TO PULL FUSE TO STOP THIS, BUT THEN THEY ARE NOT OPERABLE AT ALL--THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN TERMS OF ESCAPE FROM VEHICLE, AND IS VERY INCONVENIENT FROM A VENTILATION STAND POINT. THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN CORNERING AND BRAKING, CREATING VERY DANG...

Apr 16, 2002 Visibility 150,000 mi

THE POWER WINDOWS OPERATE BY THEMSELVES-NEED TO PULL FUSE TO STOP THIS, BUT THEN THEY ARE NOT OPERABLE AT ALL--THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN TERMS OF ESCAPE FROM VEHICLE, AND IS VERY INCONVENIENT FROM A VENTILATION STAND POINT. THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN CORNERING AND BRAKING, CREATING VERY DANG...

Apr 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

THE POWER WINDOWS OPERATE BY THEMSELVES-NEED TO PULL FUSE TO STOP THIS, BUT THEN THEY ARE NOT OPERABLE AT ALL--THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN TERMS OF ESCAPE FROM VEHICLE, AND IS VERY INCONVENIENT FROM A VENTILATION STAND POINT. THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN CORNERING AND BRAKING, CREATING VERY DANG...

Apr 16, 2002 Visibility 150,000 mi

THE POWER WINDOWS OPERATE BY THEMSELVES-NEED TO PULL FUSE TO STOP THIS, BUT THEN THEY ARE NOT OPERABLE AT ALL--THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN TERMS OF ESCAPE FROM VEHICLE, AND IS VERY INCONVENIENT FROM A VENTILATION STAND POINT. THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN CORNERING AND BRAKING, CREATING VERY DANG...

Mar 25, 2002 Visibility

WAS DRIVING 25MPH WHEN FILM STARTED DEVELOPING ON WINDOWS. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD. HAD SMELLED ANTIFREEZE INSIDE VEHICLE. DROVE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT HEATER CORE HAD FAILED, CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK, WHICH CAUSED THE FILM ON WINDOWS. *AK

Mar 25, 2002 Visibility

WAS DRIVING 25MPH WHEN FILM STARTED DEVELOPING ON WINDOWS. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD. HAD SMELLED ANTIFREEZE INSIDE VEHICLE. DROVE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT HEATER CORE HAD FAILED, CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK, WHICH CAUSED THE FILM ON WINDOWS. *AK

Jan 14, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 14, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Visibility

THE HEATER COIL BLEW AND CAUSED THE CAR TO RAPIDLY FILL UP WITH STEAM TO THE POINT THAT DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT ANY WINDOWS. DRIVER WAS TRAVELING IN THE FAST LANE OF INERSTATE 285 IN THE ATLANTA AREA AND AMAZINGLY WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND JUMP OUT WITHOUT BEING KILLED. THIS FAILURE OF ...

Dec 20, 2001 Visibility

THE HEATER COIL BLEW AND CAUSED THE CAR TO RAPIDLY FILL UP WITH STEAM TO THE POINT THAT DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT ANY WINDOWS. DRIVER WAS TRAVELING IN THE FAST LANE OF INERSTATE 285 IN THE ATLANTA AREA AND AMAZINGLY WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND JUMP OUT WITHOUT BEING KILLED. THIS FAILURE OF ...

Nov 7, 2001 Visibility

115F DEGREE DAY. USED A/C. PARKED CAR. RETURN 15 MIN LATER. FLOOR/DASH/INSTRUMENTS WET/FOG/HOT.*AK

Nov 7, 2001 Visibility

115F DEGREE DAY. USED A/C. PARKED CAR. RETURN 15 MIN LATER. FLOOR/DASH/INSTRUMENTS WET/FOG/HOT.*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, STEAM AND HOT ENGINE COOLANT FLUIDS STARTED COMING OUT OF VENTILATION SYSTEM, BURNING DRIVERS FEET AND LEGS, AND REDUCING VISIBILITY OUT OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND MADE REPAIRS TO HEATER CORE. THEN ON AUGUST 2, 2001, AIR CONDITIONING STARTED...

Aug 13, 2001 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, STEAM AND HOT ENGINE COOLANT FLUIDS STARTED COMING OUT OF VENTILATION SYSTEM, BURNING DRIVERS FEET AND LEGS, AND REDUCING VISIBILITY OUT OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND MADE REPAIRS TO HEATER CORE. THEN ON AUGUST 2, 2001, AIR CONDITIONING STARTED...

Aug 13, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, STEAM AND HOT ENGINE COOLANT FLUIDS STARTED COMING OUT OF VENTILATION SYSTEM, BURNING DRIVERS FEET AND LEGS, AND REDUCING VISIBILITY OUT OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND MADE REPAIRS TO HEATER CORE. THEN ON AUGUST 2, 2001, AIR CONDITIONING STARTED...

Aug 13, 2001 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, STEAM AND HOT ENGINE COOLANT FLUIDS STARTED COMING OUT OF VENTILATION SYSTEM, BURNING DRIVERS FEET AND LEGS, AND REDUCING VISIBILITY OUT OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND MADE REPAIRS TO HEATER CORE. THEN ON AUGUST 2, 2001, AIR CONDITIONING STARTED...

May 17, 2001 Equipment Fire

AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING. MECHANIC HAS ADVISED THAT AIR CONDITIONER'S WIRING MELTED AND GLUED TO EACH OTHER. A MINOR FIRE ERRUPTED, CAUSING MELTING. PLEASE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

May 17, 2001 Equipment Fire

AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING. MECHANIC HAS ADVISED THAT AIR CONDITIONER'S WIRING MELTED AND GLUED TO EACH OTHER. A MINOR FIRE ERRUPTED, CAUSING MELTING. PLEASE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 13, 2000 Tires

I HAD TWO BLOWOUTS OF THIS GOODYEAR EAGLE GA TOURING TIRE OVER A PERIOD OF 10 MONTHS DRIVING FREEWAY SPEED OF 70 WHEN ONE BLOWOUT OCCURRED AND 50 MPH WITH THE OTHER. EVEN THOUGH I ACCEPTED A SETTLEMENT OF $176.04 FROM GOODYEAR, THIS AMOUNT WAS SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN THE COST OF ONE TIRE. I HAD 4 GOODY...

Dec 13, 2000 Tires

I HAD TWO BLOWOUTS OF THIS GOODYEAR EAGLE GA TOURING TIRE OVER A PERIOD OF 10 MONTHS DRIVING FREEWAY SPEED OF 70 WHEN ONE BLOWOUT OCCURRED AND 50 MPH WITH THE OTHER. EVEN THOUGH I ACCEPTED A SETTLEMENT OF $176.04 FROM GOODYEAR, THIS AMOUNT WAS SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN THE COST OF ONE TIRE. I HAD 4 GOODY...

Aug 30, 2000 Visibility

THE HEATER CORE RUPTURED AND FLOODED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH STEAM AND HOT COOLANT. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR HAD JUST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS OCCURED IN THE ONLY OTHER VW VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED, A 1986 JETTA GL. THAT VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM. I FIND IT VERY DIST...

Aug 30, 2000 Visibility

THE HEATER CORE RUPTURED AND FLOODED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH STEAM AND HOT COOLANT. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR HAD JUST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS OCCURED IN THE ONLY OTHER VW VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED, A 1986 JETTA GL. THAT VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM. I FIND IT VERY DIST...

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED CONSUMER TO SMELLED GAS FUMES, MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. NLM

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED CONSUMER TO SMELLED GAS FUMES, MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. NLM

Feb 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING TO AIRPORT THE TEMPERATOR INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, FLASHING, AND THE HEATER CORE EXPLODED. INTERIOR OF THE CAR FILLED WITH DENSE WHITE VAPOR. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR ON THE ROAD/SHOULDER AND MY WIFE AND I EVACUATED. ROAD AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT WAS BASICLY CLEAR OF OTHER VEHICLES OTH...

Feb 15, 2000 Visibility

DRIVING TO AIRPORT THE TEMPERATOR INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, FLASHING, AND THE HEATER CORE EXPLODED. INTERIOR OF THE CAR FILLED WITH DENSE WHITE VAPOR. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR ON THE ROAD/SHOULDER AND MY WIFE AND I EVACUATED. ROAD AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT WAS BASICLY CLEAR OF OTHER VEHICLES OTH...

Feb 15, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSAGENGER CLOSED DOOR AND CLEARED HAIR FROM MOVING SEATBELT. LITTLE FINGER ON RIGHT HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE SWIVEL AND THE TIP OF THE FINGER AND FINGER NAIL WERE TORN OFF. REQIRED 4 HOURS AT ER AND MONTHS TO HEAL. *AK

Feb 15, 2000 Electrical System

CAR FAILS TO START WHEN TURNING IGNITION ON. TAKES REPEATED ATTEMPTS. REQUIRES UNLOCKING ADJUSTABLE STEEERING WHEEL AND 'THUMPING' THE WHEEL UP AND DOWN. OCCASIONALLY STARTS ON FIRST ATTEMPT, MOSTLY AFTER SEVERAL THUMPS. THREE TIMES TOOK OVER 45 MINUTES TO GET CAR STARTED. DEALER REPLACES STAR...

Feb 15, 2000 Electrical System

CAR FAILS TO START WHEN TURNING IGNITION ON. TAKES REPEATED ATTEMPTS. REQUIRES UNLOCKING ADJUSTABLE STEEERING WHEEL AND 'THUMPING' THE WHEEL UP AND DOWN. OCCASIONALLY STARTS ON FIRST ATTEMPT, MOSTLY AFTER SEVERAL THUMPS. THREE TIMES TOOK OVER 45 MINUTES TO GET CAR STARTED. DEALER REPLACES STAR...

Feb 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING TO AIRPORT THE TEMPERATOR INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, FLASHING, AND THE HEATER CORE EXPLODED. INTERIOR OF THE CAR FILLED WITH DENSE WHITE VAPOR. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR ON THE ROAD/SHOULDER AND MY WIFE AND I EVACUATED. ROAD AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT WAS BASICLY CLEAR OF OTHER VEHICLES OTH...

Feb 15, 2000 Visibility

DRIVING TO AIRPORT THE TEMPERATOR INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, FLASHING, AND THE HEATER CORE EXPLODED. INTERIOR OF THE CAR FILLED WITH DENSE WHITE VAPOR. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR ON THE ROAD/SHOULDER AND MY WIFE AND I EVACUATED. ROAD AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT WAS BASICLY CLEAR OF OTHER VEHICLES OTH...

Feb 15, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSAGENGER CLOSED DOOR AND CLEARED HAIR FROM MOVING SEATBELT. LITTLE FINGER ON RIGHT HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE SWIVEL AND THE TIP OF THE FINGER AND FINGER NAIL WERE TORN OFF. REQIRED 4 HOURS AT ER AND MONTHS TO HEAL. *AK

Feb 15, 2000 Electrical System

CAR FAILS TO START WHEN TURNING IGNITION ON. TAKES REPEATED ATTEMPTS. REQUIRES UNLOCKING ADJUSTABLE STEEERING WHEEL AND 'THUMPING' THE WHEEL UP AND DOWN. OCCASIONALLY STARTS ON FIRST ATTEMPT, MOSTLY AFTER SEVERAL THUMPS. THREE TIMES TOOK OVER 45 MINUTES TO GET CAR STARTED. DEALER REPLACES STAR...

Feb 15, 2000 Electrical System

CAR FAILS TO START WHEN TURNING IGNITION ON. TAKES REPEATED ATTEMPTS. REQUIRES UNLOCKING ADJUSTABLE STEEERING WHEEL AND 'THUMPING' THE WHEEL UP AND DOWN. OCCASIONALLY STARTS ON FIRST ATTEMPT, MOSTLY AFTER SEVERAL THUMPS. THREE TIMES TOOK OVER 45 MINUTES TO GET CAR STARTED. DEALER REPLACES STAR...

Feb 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMELLS OF GAS FUMES. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS COMING FROM THE FUEL HOSE, AND IT MAY LEAD TO A FIRE. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMELLS OF GAS FUMES. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS COMING FROM THE FUEL HOSE, AND IT MAY LEAD TO A FIRE. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION (95V-178). *MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION (95V-178). *MJS

Dec 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL OUT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND DESTROYED ALL THE VALVES. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL OUT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND DESTROYED ALL THE VALVES. NLM

Nov 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WOULD STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP BUT VEHICLE WON'T STOP. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WOULD STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP BUT VEHICLE WON'T STOP. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING CONSUMER CAN SMELL FUMES WITHIN THE VEHICLE. WHEN CHECKING OUT THE PROBLEM, CONSUMER NOTICED A FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE DISTRIBUTION RAIL NEAR THE ENGINE BEYOUND THE CLAMP. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING CONSUMER CAN SMELL FUMES WITHIN THE VEHICLE. WHEN CHECKING OUT THE PROBLEM, CONSUMER NOTICED A FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE DISTRIBUTION RAIL NEAR THE ENGINE BEYOUND THE CLAMP. *AK

Aug 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT BROKE WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Aug 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT BROKE WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Aug 12, 1999 Exterior Lighting

FOG LIGHTS BURNED A HOLE IN THE FINDER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 12, 1999 Exterior Lighting

FOG LIGHTS BURNED A HOLE IN THE FINDER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY DUE A DEFECTIVE TIMING BELT AND RUINED ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY DUE A DEFECTIVE TIMING BELT AND RUINED ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/HEATER CORE/ FAN SWITCH AND ENGINE COOLING T SYSTEM WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND HESITATE. DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE/WATER PUMP ETC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Visibility

TRANSMISSION/HEATER CORE/ FAN SWITCH AND ENGINE COOLING T SYSTEM WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND HESITATE. DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE/WATER PUMP ETC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION/HEATER CORE/ FAN SWITCH AND ENGINE COOLING T SYSTEM WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND HESITATE. DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE/WATER PUMP ETC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Visibility

TRANSMISSION/HEATER CORE/ FAN SWITCH AND ENGINE COOLING T SYSTEM WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND HESITATE. DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE/WATER PUMP ETC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/HEATER CORE/ FAN SWITCH AND ENGINE COOLING T SYSTEM WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND HESITATE. DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE/WATER PUMP ETC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Visibility

TRANSMISSION/HEATER CORE/ FAN SWITCH AND ENGINE COOLING T SYSTEM WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND HESITATE. DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE/WATER PUMP ETC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION/HEATER CORE/ FAN SWITCH AND ENGINE COOLING T SYSTEM WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND HESITATE. DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE/WATER PUMP ETC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Visibility

TRANSMISSION/HEATER CORE/ FAN SWITCH AND ENGINE COOLING T SYSTEM WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND HESITATE. DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE/WATER PUMP ETC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IGNITION : FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS, INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED... BEEN TO 3 VW DEALERSHIPS 5 TIMES TOTAL. ABS BRAKES NEVER WORKED SINCE NEW, WOULDN'T STOP ON SNOW OR ICE LIKE OTHER ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS .. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS FOR 4 YEARS...

May 21, 1999 Electrical System Crash

IGNITION : FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS, INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED... BEEN TO 3 VW DEALERSHIPS 5 TIMES TOTAL. ABS BRAKES NEVER WORKED SINCE NEW, WOULDN'T STOP ON SNOW OR ICE LIKE OTHER ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS .. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS FOR 4 YEARS...

May 21, 1999 Visibility Crash

IGNITION : FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS, INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED... BEEN TO 3 VW DEALERSHIPS 5 TIMES TOTAL. ABS BRAKES NEVER WORKED SINCE NEW, WOULDN'T STOP ON SNOW OR ICE LIKE OTHER ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS .. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS FOR 4 YEARS...

May 21, 1999 Equipment Crash

IGNITION : FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS, INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED... BEEN TO 3 VW DEALERSHIPS 5 TIMES TOTAL. ABS BRAKES NEVER WORKED SINCE NEW, WOULDN'T STOP ON SNOW OR ICE LIKE OTHER ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS .. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS FOR 4 YEARS...

May 21, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

IGNITION : FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS, INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED... BEEN TO 3 VW DEALERSHIPS 5 TIMES TOTAL. ABS BRAKES NEVER WORKED SINCE NEW, WOULDN'T STOP ON SNOW OR ICE LIKE OTHER ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS .. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS FOR 4 YEARS...

May 21, 1999 Exterior Lighting Crash

IGNITION : FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS, INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED... BEEN TO 3 VW DEALERSHIPS 5 TIMES TOTAL. ABS BRAKES NEVER WORKED SINCE NEW, WOULDN'T STOP ON SNOW OR ICE LIKE OTHER ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS .. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS FOR 4 YEARS...

May 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IGNITION : FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS, INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED... BEEN TO 3 VW DEALERSHIPS 5 TIMES TOTAL. ABS BRAKES NEVER WORKED SINCE NEW, WOULDN'T STOP ON SNOW OR ICE LIKE OTHER ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS .. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS FOR 4 YEARS...

May 21, 1999 Electrical System Crash

IGNITION : FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS, INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED... BEEN TO 3 VW DEALERSHIPS 5 TIMES TOTAL. ABS BRAKES NEVER WORKED SINCE NEW, WOULDN'T STOP ON SNOW OR ICE LIKE OTHER ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS .. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS FOR 4 YEARS...

May 21, 1999 Visibility Crash

IGNITION : FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS, INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED... BEEN TO 3 VW DEALERSHIPS 5 TIMES TOTAL. ABS BRAKES NEVER WORKED SINCE NEW, WOULDN'T STOP ON SNOW OR ICE LIKE OTHER ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS .. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS FOR 4 YEARS...

May 21, 1999 Equipment Crash

IGNITION : FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS, INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED... BEEN TO 3 VW DEALERSHIPS 5 TIMES TOTAL. ABS BRAKES NEVER WORKED SINCE NEW, WOULDN'T STOP ON SNOW OR ICE LIKE OTHER ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS .. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS FOR 4 YEARS...

May 21, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

IGNITION : FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS, INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED... BEEN TO 3 VW DEALERSHIPS 5 TIMES TOTAL. ABS BRAKES NEVER WORKED SINCE NEW, WOULDN'T STOP ON SNOW OR ICE LIKE OTHER ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS .. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS FOR 4 YEARS...

May 21, 1999 Exterior Lighting Crash

IGNITION : FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS, INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED... BEEN TO 3 VW DEALERSHIPS 5 TIMES TOTAL. ABS BRAKES NEVER WORKED SINCE NEW, WOULDN'T STOP ON SNOW OR ICE LIKE OTHER ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS .. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS FOR 4 YEARS...

Apr 18, 1999 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILURE WAS SEVERE SCOLDING COOLANT BLEW THROUGH DASH VENTS OVER HANDS AND FLOODED CAR WITH COOLANT AND TOXIC FUMES

Apr 18, 1999 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILURE WAS SEVERE SCOLDING COOLANT BLEW THROUGH DASH VENTS OVER HANDS AND FLOODED CAR WITH COOLANT AND TOXIC FUMES

Apr 7, 1999 Electrical System

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Power Train

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Electrical System

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Visibility

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Unknown Or Other

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Electrical System

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Power Train

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Electrical System

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Visibility

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Apr 7, 1999 Unknown Or Other

MILES:1,519- DOESN'T TURN OVER - REPLACED BATTERY: 8602- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON- REPL BAD HOUSING CONNECTION:11,672-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON-RPL CAM POSITION SENSOR&ECM&AC CONTROLS:22,013-RATTLING WHINING NOISE-REPL FROZEN RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, BURNT FAN CONN/REPRODUCED WRING, O/RING, DEFECTIVE CAM ...

Mar 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE COOLING FAN. CONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. AFTER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED NOTICED THERE WAS A HOLE WITHIN THE RADIATOR. CONSUMER THINKS RADIATOR BECAME DEFECTIVE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE COOLING FAN. CONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. AFTER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED NOTICED THERE WAS A HOLE WITHIN THE RADIATOR. CONSUMER THINKS RADIATOR BECAME DEFECTIVE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE COOLING FAN. CONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. AFTER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED NOTICED THERE WAS A HOLE WITHIN THE RADIATOR. CONSUMER THINKS RADIATOR BECAME DEFECTIVE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE COOLING FAN. CONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. AFTER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED NOTICED THERE WAS A HOLE WITHIN THE RADIATOR. CONSUMER THINKS RADIATOR BECAME DEFECTIVE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DECELERATING WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE ENGINE WOULD FALTER AND DIE, OFTEN LEAVING ME EXPOSED TO ONCOMMING TRAFFIC. ONCE THE CAR HAD COME TO A STOP IT COULD BE RESTARTED AND WOULD PERFORM PERFECTLY. THIS WOULD HAPPEN CONSTANTLY AND THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO CONFIRM IT WITH A ROAD TEST. T...

Dec 7, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DECELERATING WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE ENGINE WOULD FALTER AND DIE, OFTEN LEAVING ME EXPOSED TO ONCOMMING TRAFFIC. ONCE THE CAR HAD COME TO A STOP IT COULD BE RESTARTED AND WOULD PERFORM PERFECTLY. THIS WOULD HAPPEN CONSTANTLY AND THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO CONFIRM IT WITH A ROAD TEST. T...

Nov 13, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

92V05800; WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, AND UNDERHOOD THE CABLES MELTED, AND THE HOOD WOULD NOT OPEN. VEHICLE HAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO FRONT/INTERIOR, AND MOTOR COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED BACK,. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND STATED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CO...

Nov 13, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

92V05800; WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, AND UNDERHOOD THE CABLES MELTED, AND THE HOOD WOULD NOT OPEN. VEHICLE HAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO FRONT/INTERIOR, AND MOTOR COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED BACK,. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND STATED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CO...

Aug 19, 1998 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND OTHER CARS NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FOG LIGHTS OF THE CAR. PULLED VEHICLE OVER , TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND PUT THE FLAMES OUT. FIREMAN DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE CAME FROM THE FRONT LEFT FOG LIGHT. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND OTHER CARS NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FOG LIGHTS OF THE CAR. PULLED VEHICLE OVER , TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND PUT THE FLAMES OUT. FIREMAN DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE CAME FROM THE FRONT LEFT FOG LIGHT. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. *AK

Jul 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. FIRE STARTED FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. FIRE STARTED FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

May 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE STOPPING FOR RED LIGHT SMELLED STRONG ODOR. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.

May 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE STOPPING FOR RED LIGHT SMELLED STRONG ODOR. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.

Jan 20, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL DURING MOTION.

Jan 20, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL DURING MOTION.

Jan 20, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL DURING MOTION.

Jan 20, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL DURING MOTION.

Jan 20, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL DURING MOTION.

Jan 20, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL DURING MOTION.

Nov 25, 1997 Visibility

REPLACED BROKEN HEATER CORE. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Visibility

REPLACED BROKEN HEATER CORE. *AK

Nov 21, 1997 Exterior Lighting

ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED FOG LIGHT REFLECTORS ARE INJECTION MOLDED PLACTIC. ONE FOG LIGHT BURNE DOUT AND ANOTHER PARTIALLY MELTED. *AK

Nov 21, 1997 Exterior Lighting

ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED FOG LIGHT REFLECTORS ARE INJECTION MOLDED PLACTIC. ONE FOG LIGHT BURNE DOUT AND ANOTHER PARTIALLY MELTED. *AK

Jul 27, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE. STILL FAILS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AFTER REPAIRS.

Jul 27, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE. STILL FAILS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AFTER REPAIRS.

Mar 7, 1997 Electrical System Fire

AFTER TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING CAUSED THE WIRES FROM THE BATTERY TO THE DASH TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Mar 7, 1997 Electrical System Fire

AFTER TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING CAUSED THE WIRES FROM THE BATTERY TO THE DASH TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, FUEL INJECTORS WERE WORKED ON 6 MONTHS PRIOR, DEALER SAYS IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, FUEL INJECTORS WERE WORKED ON 6 MONTHS PRIOR, DEALER SAYS IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS FLASH. *AK

Dec 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS FLASH. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.

Sep 17, 1996 Equipment

THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, AS A RESULT THE FAN SPEED KNOB HAS MELTED BECAUSE OF THE HEAT.*AK

Sep 17, 1996 Equipment

THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, AS A RESULT THE FAN SPEED KNOB HAS MELTED BECAUSE OF THE HEAT.*AK

Sep 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Sep 3, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH DEFECT.

Sep 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Sep 3, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH DEFECT.

Mar 13, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

THE CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AT 10MPH AND EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 13, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

THE CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AT 10MPH AND EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 12, 1996 Suspension

THE WHEELS ARE OUT OF LINE HAVE TO REPLACE THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE TOO OFTEN. TT

Feb 12, 1996 Suspension

THE WHEELS ARE OUT OF LINE HAVE TO REPLACE THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE TOO OFTEN. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING, IN FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING, IN FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES. TT

Sep 6, 1995 Tires Crash

CONTINENTAL TIRE FAILURE CAUSED ACCIDENT. *DSH

Sep 6, 1995 Tires Crash

CONTINENTAL TIRE FAILURE CAUSED ACCIDENT. *DSH

Jun 23, 1995 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT

Jun 23, 1995 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT

Jun 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ORIGINAL BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, POWER ASSIST WENT, MAKING PEDAL HARD, MANAGE TO GET THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL, REPLACE LOCK CYLINDER. TT

Jun 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ORIGINAL BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, POWER ASSIST WENT, MAKING PEDAL HARD, MANAGE TO GET THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL, REPLACE LOCK CYLINDER. TT

Jun 13, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, BRAKE LIGHT DON'T TURN ON, HORN WOULD BLOW BY ITSELF. TT

Jun 13, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, BRAKE LIGHT DON'T TURN ON, HORN WOULD BLOW BY ITSELF. TT

May 31, 1995 Tires

BLISTER FORMS ON INSIDE SIDWALL OF THE TIRES. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURANCE. TT

May 31, 1995 Tires

BLISTER FORMS ON INSIDE SIDWALL OF THE TIRES. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURANCE. TT

Apr 20, 1995 Power Train

FAULTY STUB AXLE CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES. *TW

Apr 20, 1995 Power Train

FAULTY STUB AXLE CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES. *TW

Feb 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKES CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR ON TIRES. *SKD

Feb 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKES CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR ON TIRES. *SKD

Feb 9, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING RESISTORS/FUSES/ELECTRICAL WINDOWS/HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING TO FAIL. *AK

Feb 9, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL REPLACED TWICE. *AK

Feb 9, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING RESISTORS/FUSES/ELECTRICAL WINDOWS/HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING TO FAIL. *AK

Feb 9, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL REPLACED TWICE. *AK