I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 1998 AND HAVE HAD TO FIX IT MYSELF MANY TIMES. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY SOMEONE TO FIX IT. BUT IF THERE HAS EVER BEEN A LEMON IT IS THIS CAR. I HAVE TO SAY THE MOTOR IS A GOOD ONE. BUT EVERY THING SURROUNDING IT IS JUNK. AT THIS TIME IT IS IN MY MOMS GARAGE AND I'M STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON IT AND CAN'T EVEN DRIVE IT. RIGHT NOW IT NEEDS: 1.) TIMING BELT 2.) WIRING PROBLEM UNDER DASH-DOME LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME, A/C CONTROLS WON'T WORK PROPERLY. 3.) INNER TIE RODS NEED REPLACED AGAIN-(4TH TIME) 4.) SPARK PLUG WIRES GO BAD IN ABOUT 12 MONTHS.(THE GOOD ONES). 5.) TIRES ARE GOING BAD EVERY 6 MONTHS BECAUSE OF TIERODS. 6,) PARKING BRAKE CABLE BROKE. 7.) CATALYTIC CONVERTER. 8.) FUEL RAIL O-RINGS NEED REPLACED. WHEN IT WAS RUNNING IT WAS CONSTANTLY DYING ON ME WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE IDLING, AND FINALLY THE OTHER DAY (AFTER REPLACEING THE COIL PACK AND AN IGNITION RELAY) IT DIED AND WOULN'T RESTART AT ALL.........................WHAT CAN OR WILL YOU DO ABOUT THIS LEMON THAT I HAVE HAD TO CONSTANTLY FIX FOR THE WHOLE 4 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE CAR//????????????????
NHTSA complaint #766195 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spencer, IN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 1998 AND HAVE HAD TO FIX IT MYSELF MANY TIMES. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY SOMEONE TO FIX IT. BUT IF THERE HAS EVER BEEN A LEMON IT IS THIS CAR. I HAVE TO SAY THE MOTOR IS A GOOD ONE. BUT EVERY THING SURROUNDING IT IS JUNK. AT THIS TIME IT IS IN MY MOMS GARAGE AND I'M STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON IT AND CAN'T EVEN DRIVE IT. RIGHT NOW IT NEEDS: 1.) TIMING BELT 2.) WIRING PROBLEM UNDER DASH-DOME LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME, A/C CONTROLS WON'T WORK PROPERLY. 3.) INNER TIE RODS NEED REPLACED AGAIN-(4TH TIME) 4.) SPARK PLUG WIRES GO BAD IN ABOUT 12 MONTHS.(THE GOOD ONES). 5.) TIRES ARE GOING BAD EVERY 6 MONTHS BECAUSE OF TIERODS. 6,) PARKING BRAKE CABLE BROKE. 7.) CATALYTIC CONVERTER. 8.) FUEL RAIL O-RINGS NEED REPLACED. WHEN IT WAS RUNNING IT WAS CONSTANTLY DYING ON ME WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE IDLING, AND FINALLY THE OTHER DAY (AFTER REPLACEING THE COIL PACK AND AN IGNITION RELAY) IT DIED AND WOULN'T RESTART AT ALL.........................WHAT CAN OR WILL YOU DO ABOUT THIS LEMON THAT I HAVE HAD TO CONSTANTLY FIX FOR THE WHOLE 4 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE CAR//????????????????
NHTSA complaint #766195 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Artesia, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CAR IS OVERHEATING, AND DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. ALREADY TAKEN IT BACK 4 TIMES FOR SAMETHING.
NHTSA complaint #762361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seabrook, NH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND FOUND THAT ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL INTO SPARK PLUGS. COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT HAD CAUSED THE LEAKAGE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8003746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portland, OR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE LOSING POWER AT TIME OF ACCELERATION. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND TIMING BELT HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ENGINE BEING OFF TIME AND DETERIORATED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8000963 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portland, OR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
CONSUMER HAD SEEN STEAM COMING FROM ENGINE, AND COOLANT LEAKING. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY HAD REPLACED COOLING HOSES DUE TO HOLES AND BREAKAGES. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8000965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Potomac, MD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROPERLY FIX SAFETY ITEM DURING WARRANTY AND WANT TO CHARGE NOW. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED.
NHTSA complaint #752518 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Green BAY, WI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ANTIFREEZE IS LOW FOR RADIATOR , DOES NOT KNOWN WHERE I GOING HAVE TO FILL RESERVOIR ABOUT EVERY 500 MILES WITH ANTIFREEZE.
NHTSA complaint #742994 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Green BAY, WI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ANTIFREEZE IS LOW FOR RADIATOR , DOES NOT KNOWN WHERE I GOING HAVE TO FILL RESERVOIR ABOUT EVERY 500 MILES WITH ANTIFREEZE.
NHTSA complaint #742994 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maple Valley, WA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED, AND EVER SINCE THEN THERE HAS BEEN CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN FOR REPAIRS ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ALSO, ELECTRICALPROBLEMS CAUSED HORN TO SPORADICALLY RELEASE NOISE/LOCKS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK AUTOMATICALLY, AND TRUNK TO OPEN BY ITSELF.
NHTSA complaint #862401 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Joplin, MO
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
RECALL 99V215 000/ENGINE STALLING. PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #857968 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Camas, WA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THE CAR IS FAIRLY NEW AND WE TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF THE VEHICLE, SINCE WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR WE HAVE PUT 6,098 DOLLARS INTO IT, IT WOULD SEEM TO ME THAT WHEN YOU BUY A CAR FOR 12,000 DOLLARS IT SHOULD RUN VERY WELL FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS. THANK YOU ED RUSSELL. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #708997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kansas City, MO
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
DUE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL LINES/RADIATOR, TRANSMISSION LINES, ALL OF THEM CRACKED, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK/ANTI-FREEZE LEAK AND TRANSMISSION LEAK, ALL OF WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE. ALSO THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #834559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Mill, SC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #514080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Newport News, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT STALLING.
NHTSA complaint #518171 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rydal, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE, LOST STEERING/BRAKES AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DANGEROUSLY OVERHEAT.
NHTSA complaint #815023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hialeah, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
GAS RAIL CONNECTION LEAKS ON THE MANIFOLD OF THE ENGINE O RING, AND HARDENS, THE GAS JUST LEAKS OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #814531 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinnati, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP LOCKED UP, BREAKING TIMING BELT.
NHTSA complaint #513276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edison, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
NHTSA complaint #501241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edison, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CAMSHAFT/CRANK SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
NHTSA complaint #978644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pleasantvill, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WHILE DRIVING THE TIMING BELT CAME OFF WHILE GOING 45MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint #978277 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #488166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING BELT FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #488166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
RATTLING NOISE WATER PUMP PULLEY DISMOUNTED COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT. TT
NHTSA complaint #959826 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.