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Jul 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 VOLVO 960. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS FROM THE FUEL...

Jul 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 VOLVO 960. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS FROM THE FUEL...

Nov 19, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

RAW GASOLINE LEAKING FROM MANUFACTURE DEFECTIVE FUEL RAIL. MANUFACTURE MACHINED SEALED TAPET/FLANGED ALUMINUM SEAL ON FUEL RAIL LEAKING RAW GASOLINE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE IN ENGINE BAY. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS DURING ENGINE OPERATION. RAW GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE. FUEL RAIL DELIVER SYSTEM PART OF EMISSIONS S...

Nov 19, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

RAW GASOLINE LEAKING FROM MANUFACTURE DEFECTIVE FUEL RAIL. MANUFACTURE MACHINED SEALED TAPET/FLANGED ALUMINUM SEAL ON FUEL RAIL LEAKING RAW GASOLINE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE IN ENGINE BAY. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS DURING ENGINE OPERATION. RAW GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE. FUEL RAIL DELIVER SYSTEM PART OF EMISSIONS S...

Oct 8, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 166,800 mi

RAW GASOLINE LEAKING FROM MANUFACTURE DEFECTIVE FUEL RAIL. MANUFACTURE MACHINED SEALED TAPET/FLANGED ALUMINUM SEAL ON FUEL RAIL LEAKING RAW GASOLINE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE IN ENGINE BAY. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS DURING ENGINE OPERATION. RAW GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE. FUEL RAIL DELIVER SYSTEM PART OF EMISSIONS S...

Oct 8, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 166,800 mi

RAW GASOLINE LEAKING FROM MANUFACTURE DEFECTIVE FUEL RAIL. MANUFACTURE MACHINED SEALED TAPET/FLANGED ALUMINUM SEAL ON FUEL RAIL LEAKING RAW GASOLINE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE IN ENGINE BAY. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS DURING ENGINE OPERATION. RAW GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE. FUEL RAIL DELIVER SYSTEM PART OF EMISSIONS S...

Jan 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 136,511 mi

LEAKING FUEL RAIL - OUR 1996 VOLVO 960, WHICH WAS BOUGHT NEW AND SERVICED REGULARLY BY VOLVO MECHANICS, DEVELOPED A BAD FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN, AND, WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD, IT WAS APPARENT THAT IT HAD A SERIOUS GASOLINE LEAK, WHICH WAS MODE WORSE WHEN THE ENGINE WAS HOT. I TRIED TO FIND THE LEA...

Jan 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 136,511 mi

LEAKING FUEL RAIL - OUR 1996 VOLVO 960, WHICH WAS BOUGHT NEW AND SERVICED REGULARLY BY VOLVO MECHANICS, DEVELOPED A BAD FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN, AND, WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD, IT WAS APPARENT THAT IT HAD A SERIOUS GASOLINE LEAK, WHICH WAS MODE WORSE WHEN THE ENGINE WAS HOT. I TRIED TO FIND THE LEA...

Aug 24, 2009 Electrical System 177,000 mi

I LIVE IN GA AND LAST FRIDAY I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK IN THE RAIN, I HIT A BIG PUDDLE AND MY CAR STALLED OUT THEN CAME BACK ON AFTER I CLEARED THE PUDDLE, I CHECKED UNDERNEATH WHEN I GOT HOME AND THERE WAS NOTHING LOOSE THAT I COULD SEE. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED TO ME. MY CA...

Aug 24, 2009 Electrical System 177,000 mi

I LIVE IN GA AND LAST FRIDAY I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK IN THE RAIN, I HIT A BIG PUDDLE AND MY CAR STALLED OUT THEN CAME BACK ON AFTER I CLEARED THE PUDDLE, I CHECKED UNDERNEATH WHEN I GOT HOME AND THERE WAS NOTHING LOOSE THAT I COULD SEE. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED TO ME. MY CA...

Feb 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

AT 110K I NOTICED COOLANT LEVEL DROPPING FASTER THAN USUAL, AND COOLANT ON GARAGE FLOOR. DEALER REMOVED SIDE ENGINE COVER AND SHOWED ME A LINE OF PINHOLE LEAKS IN THE ALUMINUM BLOCK. TECHNICIAN SAID THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT HE HAD SEEN BEFORE, AND THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. ...

Feb 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

AT 110K I NOTICED COOLANT LEVEL DROPPING FASTER THAN USUAL, AND COOLANT ON GARAGE FLOOR. DEALER REMOVED SIDE ENGINE COVER AND SHOWED ME A LINE OF PINHOLE LEAKS IN THE ALUMINUM BLOCK. TECHNICIAN SAID THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT HE HAD SEEN BEFORE, AND THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 21, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 160,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR MY CAR HAS BEEN REEKING OF GASOLINE FUMES, NORMALLY IN THE MORNING WHEN COLD STARTING, BUT WOULD OCCUR PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THE SMELL WAS SO OVERWHELMING THAT I COULD NOT TURN THE HEATER ON IN THE CAR, AND WOULD HAVE TO PUT THE WINDOWS DOWN IN THE CAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN...

Nov 21, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 160,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR MY CAR HAS BEEN REEKING OF GASOLINE FUMES, NORMALLY IN THE MORNING WHEN COLD STARTING, BUT WOULD OCCUR PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THE SMELL WAS SO OVERWHELMING THAT I COULD NOT TURN THE HEATER ON IN THE CAR, AND WOULD HAVE TO PUT THE WINDOWS DOWN IN THE CAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN...

Dec 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 139,420 mi

THE FUEL RAIL BEGAN LEAKING FROM PLUG IN FRONT END OF RAIL. I WAS ABLE TO SMELL THE LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND WAS ABLE TO AVOID A FIRE OR OTHER DAMAGE. LOCAL INDEPENDENT PARTS STORE INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 960. BOUGHT A NEW, REDESIGNED FUEL RAIL FROM LOCAL VOLVO...

Dec 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 139,420 mi

THE FUEL RAIL BEGAN LEAKING FROM PLUG IN FRONT END OF RAIL. I WAS ABLE TO SMELL THE LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND WAS ABLE TO AVOID A FIRE OR OTHER DAMAGE. LOCAL INDEPENDENT PARTS STORE INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 960. BOUGHT A NEW, REDESIGNED FUEL RAIL FROM LOCAL VOLVO...

Aug 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 125,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1996 VOLVO 960 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A CAR THAT DID NOT STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND THE ...

Aug 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 125,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1996 VOLVO 960 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A CAR THAT DID NOT STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND THE ...

Aug 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 125,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1996 VOLVO 960 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A CAR THAT DID NOT STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND THE ...

Aug 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 125,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1996 VOLVO 960 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A CAR THAT DID NOT STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND THE ...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

AS OF JULY 29, 2005, MY 1996 VOLVO 960 STARTED LOSING SPEED AND THE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING! THUS FAR, NO INJURIES HAVE BEEN SUSTAINED. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN OFF THE ROAD. ON AUGUST 1, 2005, WBAL-TV REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 1999-2001 VOLVOS. MY CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED AND UP TO...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

AS OF JULY 29, 2005, MY 1996 VOLVO 960 STARTED LOSING SPEED AND THE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING! THUS FAR, NO INJURIES HAVE BEEN SUSTAINED. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN OFF THE ROAD. ON AUGUST 1, 2005, WBAL-TV REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 1999-2001 VOLVOS. MY CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED AND UP TO...

Jul 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,398 mi

1996 VOLVO 960 SEDAN - FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE PROBLEM, FRONT OF FUEL RAIL DEVELOPED A LEAK AT A FACTORY PLUG (METAL). FUEL WAS POURING OUT BETWEEN METAL PLUG AND FUEL RAIL ONTO THE (HOT) ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING. INQUIRED ABOUT PARTS TO REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASS'Y FOR A 1996 VOLVO 960,...

Jul 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,398 mi

1996 VOLVO 960 SEDAN - FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE PROBLEM, FRONT OF FUEL RAIL DEVELOPED A LEAK AT A FACTORY PLUG (METAL). FUEL WAS POURING OUT BETWEEN METAL PLUG AND FUEL RAIL ONTO THE (HOT) ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING. INQUIRED ABOUT PARTS TO REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASS'Y FOR A 1996 VOLVO 960,...

Jun 2, 2005 Electrical System

DT: CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING HIS VEHICLE THE FAN RELAY SWITCH MELTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO START SMOKING. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY THE SMOKE ENDED AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES. *TT

Jun 2, 2005 Electrical System

DT: CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING HIS VEHICLE THE FAN RELAY SWITCH MELTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO START SMOKING. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY THE SMOKE ENDED AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES. *TT

Apr 19, 2005 Fuel System, Other 135,000 mi

FUEL SMELL. *AK

Apr 19, 2005 Fuel System, Other 135,000 mi

FUEL SMELL. *AK

Sep 13, 2004 Equipment 55,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING PIPE MADE NOISE. *NM THERE WAS A NOISE DURING PARKING MANEUVERS OR TRAVELING AT EXTREMELY LOW SPEEDS COMING FORM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE A/C WOULD NOT COOL AND THE BRAKES PULSATED. (IN RE TO ODI# 10038186) *SC *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING PIPE MADE NOISE. *NM THERE WAS A NOISE DURING PARKING MANEUVERS OR TRAVELING AT EXTREMELY LOW SPEEDS COMING FORM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE A/C WOULD NOT COOL AND THE BRAKES PULSATED. (IN RE TO ODI# 10038186) *SC *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Steering 55,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING PIPE MADE NOISE. *NM THERE WAS A NOISE DURING PARKING MANEUVERS OR TRAVELING AT EXTREMELY LOW SPEEDS COMING FORM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE A/C WOULD NOT COOL AND THE BRAKES PULSATED. (IN RE TO ODI# 10038186) *SC *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Equipment 55,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING PIPE MADE NOISE. *NM THERE WAS A NOISE DURING PARKING MANEUVERS OR TRAVELING AT EXTREMELY LOW SPEEDS COMING FORM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE A/C WOULD NOT COOL AND THE BRAKES PULSATED. (IN RE TO ODI# 10038186) *SC *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING PIPE MADE NOISE. *NM THERE WAS A NOISE DURING PARKING MANEUVERS OR TRAVELING AT EXTREMELY LOW SPEEDS COMING FORM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE A/C WOULD NOT COOL AND THE BRAKES PULSATED. (IN RE TO ODI# 10038186) *SC *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Steering 55,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING PIPE MADE NOISE. *NM THERE WAS A NOISE DURING PARKING MANEUVERS OR TRAVELING AT EXTREMELY LOW SPEEDS COMING FORM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE A/C WOULD NOT COOL AND THE BRAKES PULSATED. (IN RE TO ODI# 10038186) *SC *JB

May 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 159,000 mi

TWICE, IN MY 1996 VOLVO 960, I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. IN BOTH CIRCUMSTANCES I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT. I WAS UNABLE TO SLOW MY CAR DOWN IN ORDER TO TAKE AN EXIT RAMP. I EVENTUALLY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED IT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR SAFELY, BUT THESE W...

May 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 159,000 mi

TWICE, IN MY 1996 VOLVO 960, I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. IN BOTH CIRCUMSTANCES I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT. I WAS UNABLE TO SLOW MY CAR DOWN IN ORDER TO TAKE AN EXIT RAMP. I EVENTUALLY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED IT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR SAFELY, BUT THESE W...

Mar 31, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,051 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG CHEMICAL FUME SMELL INSIDE THE PASSENGER CABIN COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER STATED SORRY, NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITHOUT WARRANTY. *AK THE FUEL RAIL ALUMINUM HOUSING WAS LEAKING WHERE IT WAS A CRIMPED TOGETH...

Mar 31, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,051 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG CHEMICAL FUME SMELL INSIDE THE PASSENGER CABIN COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER STATED SORRY, NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITHOUT WARRANTY. *AK THE FUEL RAIL ALUMINUM HOUSING WAS LEAKING WHERE IT WAS A CRIMPED TOGETH...

Nov 4, 2003 Electrical System 55,000 mi

DASH LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Electrical System 55,000 mi

DASH LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. *AK

Oct 28, 2003 Unknown Or Other 22,812 mi

ODOMETER FRAUD FROM DEALERSHIP - VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 21,812. A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE PURCHASE THE CAR HAD PROBLEMS AND WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHO NOTED THAT THE VEHICLE LOOKED LIKE IT HAD MANY MORE MILES ON IT. THROUGH CAR FAX WE FOUND THAT THE CAR HAD OVER 90,000 MILES....

Oct 28, 2003 Unknown Or Other 22,812 mi

ODOMETER FRAUD FROM DEALERSHIP - VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 21,812. A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE PURCHASE THE CAR HAD PROBLEMS AND WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHO NOTED THAT THE VEHICLE LOOKED LIKE IT HAD MANY MORE MILES ON IT. THROUGH CAR FAX WE FOUND THAT THE CAR HAD OVER 90,000 MILES....

Oct 20, 2003 Steering 22,576 mi

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES; DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE POWER STEERING PIPE FAILED AND CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THI...

Oct 20, 2003 Equipment 22,576 mi

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES; DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE POWER STEERING PIPE FAILED AND CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THI...

Oct 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,576 mi

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES; DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE POWER STEERING PIPE FAILED AND CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THI...

Oct 20, 2003 Steering 22,576 mi

WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT DRIVER WOULD HEAR LOUD NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE POWER STEERING PIPE FAILED AND CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM IN 1998. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT THE REP...

Oct 20, 2003 Steering 22,576 mi

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES; DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE POWER STEERING PIPE FAILED AND CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THI...

Oct 20, 2003 Equipment 22,576 mi

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES; DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE POWER STEERING PIPE FAILED AND CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THI...

Oct 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,576 mi

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES; DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE POWER STEERING PIPE FAILED AND CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THI...

Oct 20, 2003 Steering 22,576 mi

WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT DRIVER WOULD HEAR LOUD NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE POWER STEERING PIPE FAILED AND CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM IN 1998. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT THE REP...

Aug 15, 2003 Steering 34,907 mi

PROBLEMS WITH SEALS ON RACK AND PINION SYSTEM.*MR CONSUMER THOUGHT THE POWER STEERING FLUID THAT WAS ADDED DURING THE OIL CHANGE, WASN'T ACCEPTABLE TO THE SEALS IN THE RACK AND PINION. *PH *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Steering 34,907 mi

PROBLEMS WITH SEALS ON RACK AND PINION SYSTEM.*MR CONSUMER THOUGHT THE POWER STEERING FLUID THAT WAS ADDED DURING THE OIL CHANGE, WASN'T ACCEPTABLE TO THE SEALS IN THE RACK AND PINION. *PH *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Steering 34,907 mi

PROBLEMS WITH SEALS ON RACK AND PINION SYSTEM.*MR CONSUMER THOUGHT THE POWER STEERING FLUID THAT WAS ADDED DURING THE OIL CHANGE, WASN'T ACCEPTABLE TO THE SEALS IN THE RACK AND PINION. *PH *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Steering 34,907 mi

PROBLEMS WITH SEALS ON RACK AND PINION SYSTEM.*MR CONSUMER THOUGHT THE POWER STEERING FLUID THAT WAS ADDED DURING THE OIL CHANGE, WASN'T ACCEPTABLE TO THE SEALS IN THE RACK AND PINION. *PH *JB

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD PANEL. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 17, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD PANEL. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD PANEL. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 17, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD PANEL. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 28, 2001 Structure

THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS STICK AND CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. WHEN HANDLE IS PULLED FROM OUTSIDE, DOOR PANEL SEPARATES FROM DOOR FRAME. THIS ESPECIALLY HAPPENS IN HOT, HUMID WEATHER. *AK

Jul 28, 2001 Structure

THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS STICK AND CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. WHEN HANDLE IS PULLED FROM OUTSIDE, DOOR PANEL SEPARATES FROM DOOR FRAME. THIS ESPECIALLY HAPPENS IN HOT, HUMID WEATHER. *AK

Jul 2, 2001 Electrical System Fire

UPON STARTING UP VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. A NEIGHBOR STARTED YELLING FOR HER HUSBAND TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM BELOW THE VEHICLE WHILE ENGINE ATTEMPTED TO START, EVEN THOUGH THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM IGNITION. NO DETERMINATION HAS B...

Jul 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

UPON STARTING UP VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. A NEIGHBOR STARTED YELLING FOR HER HUSBAND TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM BELOW THE VEHICLE WHILE ENGINE ATTEMPTED TO START, EVEN THOUGH THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM IGNITION. NO DETERMINATION HAS B...

Jul 2, 2001 Electrical System Fire

UPON STARTING UP VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. A NEIGHBOR STARTED YELLING FOR HER HUSBAND TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM BELOW THE VEHICLE WHILE ENGINE ATTEMPTED TO START, EVEN THOUGH THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM IGNITION. NO DETERMINATION HAS B...

Jul 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

UPON STARTING UP VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. A NEIGHBOR STARTED YELLING FOR HER HUSBAND TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM BELOW THE VEHICLE WHILE ENGINE ATTEMPTED TO START, EVEN THOUGH THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM IGNITION. NO DETERMINATION HAS B...

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT WAS STICKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, WHEN CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE BACK, HE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE THE COOLANT CAP AND RESERVOIR WERE NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. RADIATOR NECK WAS BROKEN. IGNITION COILS HAD HAIR LINE FRACTURES. INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACED. BRAKE ...

Nov 15, 2000 Electrical System

THERMOSTAT WAS STICKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, WHEN CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE BACK, HE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE THE COOLANT CAP AND RESERVOIR WERE NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. RADIATOR NECK WAS BROKEN. IGNITION COILS HAD HAIR LINE FRACTURES. INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACED. BRAKE ...

Nov 15, 2000 Electrical System

THERMOSTAT WAS STICKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, WHEN CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE BACK, HE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE THE COOLANT CAP AND RESERVOIR WERE NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. RADIATOR NECK WAS BROKEN. IGNITION COILS HAD HAIR LINE FRACTURES. INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACED. BRAKE ...

Nov 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERMOSTAT WAS STICKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, WHEN CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE BACK, HE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE THE COOLANT CAP AND RESERVOIR WERE NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. RADIATOR NECK WAS BROKEN. IGNITION COILS HAD HAIR LINE FRACTURES. INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACED. BRAKE ...

Nov 15, 2000 Structure

THERMOSTAT WAS STICKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, WHEN CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE BACK, HE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE THE COOLANT CAP AND RESERVOIR WERE NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. RADIATOR NECK WAS BROKEN. IGNITION COILS HAD HAIR LINE FRACTURES. INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACED. BRAKE ...

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLVO CAR IS NOT RELIABLE ANYMORE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT WAS STICKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, WHEN CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE BACK, HE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE THE COOLANT CAP AND RESERVOIR WERE NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. RADIATOR NECK WAS BROKEN. IGNITION COILS HAD HAIR LINE FRACTURES. INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACED. BRAKE ...

Nov 15, 2000 Electrical System

THERMOSTAT WAS STICKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, WHEN CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE BACK, HE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE THE COOLANT CAP AND RESERVOIR WERE NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. RADIATOR NECK WAS BROKEN. IGNITION COILS HAD HAIR LINE FRACTURES. INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACED. BRAKE ...

Nov 15, 2000 Electrical System

THERMOSTAT WAS STICKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, WHEN CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE BACK, HE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE THE COOLANT CAP AND RESERVOIR WERE NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. RADIATOR NECK WAS BROKEN. IGNITION COILS HAD HAIR LINE FRACTURES. INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACED. BRAKE ...

Nov 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERMOSTAT WAS STICKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, WHEN CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE BACK, HE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE THE COOLANT CAP AND RESERVOIR WERE NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. RADIATOR NECK WAS BROKEN. IGNITION COILS HAD HAIR LINE FRACTURES. INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACED. BRAKE ...

Nov 15, 2000 Structure

THERMOSTAT WAS STICKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, WHEN CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE BACK, HE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE THE COOLANT CAP AND RESERVOIR WERE NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. RADIATOR NECK WAS BROKEN. IGNITION COILS HAD HAIR LINE FRACTURES. INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACED. BRAKE ...

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLVO CAR IS NOT RELIABLE ANYMORE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Electrical System

OVER A PERIOD OF 4 YEARS VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP HAS CHANGED VARIOUS COMPONENTS. VEHICLE WILL OPERATE SAFELY FOR A WHILE, BUT PROBLEM COMES RIGHT BACK. PLEASE LIST ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 27, 2000 Electrical System

OVER A PERIOD OF 4 YEARS VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP HAS CHANGED VARIOUS COMPONENTS. VEHICLE WILL OPERATE SAFELY FOR A WHILE, BUT PROBLEM COMES RIGHT BACK. PLEASE LIST ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 5, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR 2 TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS 19,000 MILES. THE WARRANTY WAS UP THIS YEAR. NO REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM FROM THE DEALER & NO SATISFACTION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *AK *ML

Jul 5, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR 2 TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS 19,000 MILES. THE WARRANTY WAS UP THIS YEAR. NO REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM FROM THE DEALER & NO SATISFACTION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *AK *ML

May 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, CAME TO A SHARP CURVE AND APPLIED BRAKES. TRYING TO REDUCE SPEED, VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD/FASTER AND HIT THE CURVE SIGN. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS NOR SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK

May 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, CAME TO A SHARP CURVE AND APPLIED BRAKES. TRYING TO REDUCE SPEED, VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD/FASTER AND HIT THE CURVE SIGN. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS NOR SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK

May 8, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, CAME TO A SHARP CURVE AND APPLIED BRAKES. TRYING TO REDUCE SPEED, VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD/FASTER AND HIT THE CURVE SIGN. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS NOR SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK

May 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, CAME TO A SHARP CURVE AND APPLIED BRAKES. TRYING TO REDUCE SPEED, VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD/FASTER AND HIT THE CURVE SIGN. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS NOR SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK

May 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, CAME TO A SHARP CURVE AND APPLIED BRAKES. TRYING TO REDUCE SPEED, VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD/FASTER AND HIT THE CURVE SIGN. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS NOR SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK

May 8, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, CAME TO A SHARP CURVE AND APPLIED BRAKES. TRYING TO REDUCE SPEED, VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD/FASTER AND HIT THE CURVE SIGN. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS NOR SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Power Train

HESITATION COMMENCES INTERMITTENTLY BETWEEN 2-8 SECONDS WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 20-40 MP. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. SEEKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Power Train

HESITATION COMMENCES INTERMITTENTLY BETWEEN 2-8 SECONDS WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 20-40 MP. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. SEEKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PLATE WAS STICKING CAUSING ROUGH IDLE. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER REAPAIR OF THE THROTTLE PLATE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION BECAUSE A RUBBER PIECE FROM THE AIR HOSE, WHICH LEAD TO THE THROTTLE, MAKING IT STICK OPEN. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Structure

RIGHT REAR INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKEN. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Visibility

RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED AND ROTORS WARPED. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED AND ROTORS WARPED. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR FAILED. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PLATE WAS STICKING CAUSING ROUGH IDLE. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER REAPAIR OF THE THROTTLE PLATE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION BECAUSE A RUBBER PIECE FROM THE AIR HOSE, WHICH LEAD TO THE THROTTLE, MAKING IT STICK OPEN. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Structure

RIGHT REAR INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKEN. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Visibility

RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED AND ROTORS WARPED. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED AND ROTORS WARPED. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR FAILED. NLM

Oct 21, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. NLM

Sep 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. MJS

Sep 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. MJS

Sep 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1996 VOLVO 960. I AM WRITING BECAUSE OF A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE I HAD WITH 3 FRIENDS WHILE DRIVING ON A TRIP FROM NEW YORK TO OHIO. OUR TRIP BEGAN ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 3:00. I HAD JUST HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT BAY RIDGE VOLVO TWO EVENINGS BEFORE. ONE PROBLEM THEY CORR...

Sep 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1996 VOLVO 960. I AM WRITING BECAUSE OF A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE I HAD WITH 3 FRIENDS WHILE DRIVING ON A TRIP FROM NEW YORK TO OHIO. OUR TRIP BEGAN ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 3:00. I HAD JUST HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT BAY RIDGE VOLVO TWO EVENINGS BEFORE. ONE PROBLEM THEY CORR...

Jan 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BRAKING THE PEDAL ON OCCASIONS WILL HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO DESIGN.

Jan 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATING WHEN NO PROBLEM FOUND IN SYSTEM.

Jan 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BRAKING THE PEDAL ON OCCASIONS WILL HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO DESIGN.

Jan 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATING WHEN NO PROBLEM FOUND IN SYSTEM.

Dec 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OUR 960 HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE MOST IMPORTANT IS THE WARPING OF THE BRAKE ROTORS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM THREE TIMES PREVIOUSLY. TODAY (12/30/98) IS THE FOURTH TIME. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH VOLVO 960'S AND THAT IT COULD LEAD TO AC...

Dec 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OUR 960 HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE MOST IMPORTANT IS THE WARPING OF THE BRAKE ROTORS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM THREE TIMES PREVIOUSLY. TODAY (12/30/98) IS THE FOURTH TIME. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH VOLVO 960'S AND THAT IT COULD LEAD TO AC...

Dec 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.

Dec 15, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED TWO TIMES.

Dec 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.

Dec 15, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED TWO TIMES.

Dec 10, 1998 Electrical System Crash

WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL AND THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT. ALSO, THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO AN ENBANKMENT. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL AND THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT. ALSO, THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO AN ENBANKMENT. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Electrical System Crash

WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL AND THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT. ALSO, THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO AN ENBANKMENT. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL AND THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT. ALSO, THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO AN ENBANKMENT. *AK

Oct 14, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE, AND FELT SOMETHING COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE. ALSO, NOTICED THE BUMPER WAS HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER FOR REPAIR. *AK

Oct 14, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE, AND FELT SOMETHING COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE. ALSO, NOTICED THE BUMPER WAS HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER FOR REPAIR. *AK

May 13, 1998 Air Bags Crash

APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND COLLIDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS HIT, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

May 13, 1998 Air Bags Crash

APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND COLLIDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS HIT, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT TO PERFORM ACCURATELY. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT TO PERFORM ACCURATELY. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Air Bags Crash

HIT A TREE HEAD-ON, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THERE WAS NO INJURIES. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Air Bags Crash

HIT A TREE HEAD-ON, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THERE WAS NO INJURIES. *AK

Dec 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP TOO QUICKLY, CAUSING HEAVY VIBRATION UPON BRAKING. *AK

Dec 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP TOO QUICKLY, CAUSING HEAVY VIBRATION UPON BRAKING. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Exterior Lighting

LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

SPOILER FAILED RESULTING IN IT FALLING OFF.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY SYSTEM FAILS INTERMITTANTLY TO UNLOCK DOORS.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

SECONDARY AIR VALVE FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

PNP SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT TO START.

Oct 27, 1997 Exterior Lighting

LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

SPOILER FAILED RESULTING IN IT FALLING OFF.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY SYSTEM FAILS INTERMITTANTLY TO UNLOCK DOORS.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

SECONDARY AIR VALVE FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

PNP SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT TO START.

Sep 22, 1997 Tires

MICHELIN (195/65/R15) TIRE FAILED.

Sep 22, 1997 Tires

MICHELIN (195/65/R15) TIRE FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

FAST IDLE DOING COLD START; UPON PUTTING FOOT ON BRAKE TO SHIFT GEARS, BRAKE PEDAL DROPS, ALLOWING RIGHT TIP OF DRIVER'S FOOT TO HIT ACCELERATOR AND VEHICLE JUMPS BACKWARDS WHEN SHIFTIING INTO REVERSE. *AK

Sep 11, 1997 Fuel System, Other

GAS TANK FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED.

Sep 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

FAST IDLE DOING COLD START; UPON PUTTING FOOT ON BRAKE TO SHIFT GEARS, BRAKE PEDAL DROPS, ALLOWING RIGHT TIP OF DRIVER'S FOOT TO HIT ACCELERATOR AND VEHICLE JUMPS BACKWARDS WHEN SHIFTIING INTO REVERSE. *AK

Sep 11, 1997 Fuel System, Other

GAS TANK FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED.

Apr 10, 1997 Suspension

FRONT STABILIZER BAR IS LOOSE.

Apr 10, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HAZARD LIGHT FLASHES BY IT SELF WHEN DRIVING.

Apr 10, 1997 Structure

LEFT REAR OUTSIDE DOOR SEAL FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Suspension

FRONT STABILIZER BAR IS LOOSE.

Apr 10, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HAZARD LIGHT FLASHES BY IT SELF WHEN DRIVING.

Apr 10, 1997 Structure

LEFT REAR OUTSIDE DOOR SEAL FAILED.

Apr 4, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

OWNER SAID THAT THE CAR ACCELERATED WHILE HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. *AK

Apr 4, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

OWNER SAID THAT THE CAR ACCELERATED WHILE HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Power Train

EXCESSIVE FORCE NEEDED TO SHIFT GEARS.

Feb 12, 1997 Tires

REAR TIRE BLEW OUT.

Feb 12, 1997 Power Train

EXCESSIVE FORCE NEEDED TO SHIFT GEARS.

Feb 12, 1997 Tires

REAR TIRE BLEW OUT.

Jan 28, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON STARTING, THEN PLACING INTO DRIVE GEAR, SUDDENLY VEHICLE ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE OUT OF CONTROL, ABS WOULD'T ALLOW TO BRAKE, THEN SUDDENLY STOPPED ON IT'S OWN, MFR INSTRUCTED DEALER TO DISCONNECT COOLANT SENSOR. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON STARTING, THEN PLACING INTO DRIVE GEAR, SUDDENLY VEHICLE ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE OUT OF CONTROL, ABS WOULD'T ALLOW TO BRAKE, THEN SUDDENLY STOPPED ON IT'S OWN, MFR INSTRUCTED DEALER TO DISCONNECT COOLANT SENSOR. *AK

Nov 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. EXPLAINE IN MORE DETAILS. *AK

Nov 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. EXPLAINE IN MORE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON HEADLIGHTS MELTED THE BUMPER, CAUSING BUMPER TO FALL OFF.

Oct 30, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON HEADLIGHTS MELTED THE BUMPER, CAUSING BUMPER TO FALL OFF.

Oct 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ALL HAVE A BUTTON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BELT WHICH PREVENTS BUCKLE FROM SLIDING FAR ENOUGH TO SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN POSITION.

Oct 3, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ALL HAVE A BUTTON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BELT WHICH PREVENTS BUCKLE FROM SLIDING FAR ENOUGH TO SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN POSITION.

Sep 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. *AK