Owners have filed 81 complaints
about the 2000 Mercury Mystique with NHTSA between 2000 and 2008.
The largest single group is the body & structure.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 16
Against the median year of the Mercury Mystique. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 83
16% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 32
19% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2000 compares with every other Mercury Mystique
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
828.6%
Frontal
517.9%
Instrument Cluster/Panel
310.7%
AIR Conditioner
310.7%
Fuel Pump
310.7%
Linkages
27.1%
TIE ROD Assembly
27.1%
Engine
27.1%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
13.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1237.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1443.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
412.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
13.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 2000peak 6Jun 2008
NHTSA investigations into the 2000 Mercury Mystique
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP06004Opened 23 Oct 2006Closed 10 Apr 2007STRUCTURE
INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WARPAGE
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
Recalls on the 2000 Mercury Mystique
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
08E033000
SUSPENSION
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Risk: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
06E022000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Risk: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
00V228001
SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
00V075000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL.
Risk: IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
99V361000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT LABEL WAS INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR. THIS LABEL CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCKS.
Risk: THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE MAY BELIEVE THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED WHEN IT WAS NOT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE DOOR TO BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200007743,458 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the pressure conscious reducing valve (PCRV) in each of the rear brakes may be subject to malfunction due to corrosion when operated in areas of high road salt use. If both PCRVs malfunction, vehicle handling may be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, which could potentially result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will install improved PCRVs in the rear brake system.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 80,000 milesOmaha, NECrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
RAINY DAY, SUV VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, HE MUST HAVE JUST STOPPED, BECAUSE WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO BRAKE MY CAR SLID AND HIT HIM IN THE REAR, MY WHOLE FRONT OF CAR WAS SMASHED WITH THE RADIATOR PARTIALLY UP IN THE AIR, THE CAR TOTALLED, I WOULD SAY, YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND IT HAD DUAL AIR BAGS. I HAD A CUT ON MY NOSE, NOT BAD, BUT WITH BLEEDING INSIDE NOSE, AND LOWER BACK PAINS, MY HEAD HITTING STEERING WHEEL. ALSO MY BROTHER HAS PAINS IN HIS RIB WHICH WE ARE GOING TO THE DOCTOR FORTO HAVE XRAYS. I BELIEVE THESE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED AT TIME OF IMPACT, I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS . THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10140525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesGrand Forks, NDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH . UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #10106872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dexter, MOCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, IT WAS CRASHED, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER AND OCCUPANT WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS WHICH SAVED THEIR LIVES. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS ON.
NHTSA complaint #10033761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Windsor, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION TRAVELLING APPROXIMATELY 20-25MPH AND WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK BOTH FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS WERE OFF TRACK. THE FRONT RIGHT & REAR DOORS WERE PUSHED 2 FEET INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE, WITH THE FRONT & REAR SEATS. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED A BROKEN NOSE , BROKEN CLAVICAL IN 2 PLACES, 4 BROKEN RIBS, FACIAL IMPAIRMENT AND CRACKED THE FRONT BRIDGE IN MOUTH. (VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED) *SCC
NHTSA complaint #8016880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Windsor, CACrash1 injured
STRUCTURE
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION TRAVELLING APPROXIMATELY 20-25MPH AND WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK BOTH FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS WERE OFF TRACK. THE FRONT RIGHT & REAR DOORS WERE PUSHED 2 FEET INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE, WITH THE FRONT & REAR SEATS. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED A BROKEN NOSE , BROKEN CLAVICAL IN 2 PLACES, 4 BROKEN RIBS, FACIAL IMPAIRMENT AND CRACKED THE FRONT BRIDGE IN MOUTH. (VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED) *SCC
NHTSA complaint #8016880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winsdon, CACrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH IN A SIDE COLLISION NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS SALVAGED.
NHTSA complaint #8012961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 55,600 milesRuther Glen, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, AND SURGING IN HER VEHICLE. SHE WOULD LOSE ALL POWER AND HAVE TO WAIT A COUPLE OF MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE CONTACT COULD ONLY DRIVE FIVE MILES BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS WARM OR HOT. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 56,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,600.
NHTSA complaint #10231439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,873 milesNewark, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INSTRUMENT DASH PANEL COVER IS , AND HAS CONTINUED TO PEEL BACK AT THE DEFROST VENTS AT THE WINDSHIELD SINCE 2003. IT APPEARS THE GLUE HAD BEGUN TO FAIL. EACH TIME I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE MY CONCERNS AND COMPLAINT OF THE DASH BOARD WERE LARGELY IGNORED. SIMPLY BLOWN OFF TO SAY IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. WHEN ASKED IF THERE HAD BEEN ANY RECALL OR WIDESPREAD COMPLAINTS I WAS TOLD NO TO BOTH QUESTIONS. IT WAS ONLY RECENTLY I DISCOVERED ON A GOVERNMENT RECALL SITE THERE HAD ACTUALLY BEEN A CUSTOMER SERVICE ACTION OFFERED TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. I DID NOT RECEIVE THIS NOTIFICATION. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED TO LEARN THAT NOT ONLY WASN'T I NOTIFIED OF THIS OFFER, MY DIRECT QUESTIONS TOWARDS THIS CONCERN PRODUCED ANSWERS THAT WERE INACCURATE. THIS SITUATION TROUBLES ME DEEPLY AS I PREPARE FOR THE PURCHASE OF MY NEXT NEW CAR. I THINK. IS THIS THE HONESTY ( OR SHOULD I SAY LACK OF HONESTY FROM A CAR MANUFACTURER ) AS I DECIDE WHAT MANUFACTURERS VEHICLE AND SERVICE WILL BEST SATISFY MY EXPECTATIONS AS A NEW CAR CONSUMER. MY FAMILIES ARE LOYAL CUSTOMERS AND CURRENT OWNERS OF FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY PRODUCTS. THESE INCLUDE LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, FORD EXPLORER, MERCURY MYSTIQUE , AND FORD TAURUS. I WAS LEANING TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF THE 2009 MERCURY MARINER. IN LIGHT OF MY CURRENT FINDINGS I'M NOT SO SURE I WILL STILL CHOOSE ONE OF YOUR VEHICLES. HAVING RELATIVES WHO ARE CURRENTLY LONG TIME EMPLOYEES OF F,L,M, AS WELL AS RETIRED FAMILY MEMBERS FROM F,L,MERC. I KNOW THAT THEY TOO ARE CONSIDERING PURCHASE OF NEW VEHICLES ALSO IN THE NEAR FUTURE. I REALLY EXPECT A RESPONSE FROM SOMEONE IN HELPING ME RESOLVE THE ISSUE I'M HAVING. DISSATISFIED CONSUMER. CYNTHIA JOHNSON-JERMAN
NHTSA complaint #10227159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesTampa, FL
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
DASH HAS PEELED BACK BY WINDSHIELD, DEFROSTER SECTION POPPED OUT, AS TIME PROGRESSES THE DASH KEEPS PEELING BACK/RAISING UP...EVENTUALLY, IT WILL BE TOO HIGH TO SEE OVER. (I AM SHORT STATURE).
NHTSA complaint #10224364 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesTampa, FL
STRUCTURE
DASH HAS PEELED BACK BY WINDSHIELD, DEFROSTER SECTION POPPED OUT, AS TIME PROGRESSES THE DASH KEEPS PEELING BACK/RAISING UP...EVENTUALLY, IT WILL BE TOO HIGH TO SEE OVER. (I AM SHORT STATURE).
NHTSA complaint #10224364 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Milford, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER IS WARPED.
NHTSA complaint #10224264 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,081 milesWestfield, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2000 MYSTIQUE LS, ENGINE STALL 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST 10 MONTHS. AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIRS, THE MERCURY DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
NHTSA complaint #10224151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,081 milesWestfield, IN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2000 MYSTIQUE LS, ENGINE STALL 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST 10 MONTHS. AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIRS, THE MERCURY DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
NHTSA complaint #10224151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 74,348 milesManito, IL
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED TIRE WHILE BACKING FROM DRIVEWAY. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS REPLACED BY FORD DEALER AT A COST OF ABOUT $300. TIRE DEALER REPLACED TIRE UNDER ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY.
NHTSA complaint #10188888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesAPO, AE
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
I HAVE THE SAME EXACT DEFECT AS - CAMPAIGN NUMBER: DP06004 STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
NHTSA complaint #10185411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
PASSANGER SIDE FUEL TANK RETAINER STRAP CORRODED THROUGH AND YIELDED. DRIVER SIDE STRAP IS ALSO CORRODED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT DID NOT YIELD.
NHTSA complaint #10170299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,000 milesLakeville, MN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE CAUSES LOSS OF DEFROSTER FUNCTION.
NHTSA complaint #10167330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,463 milesCanastota, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DASH WARPED ON 10/15/06 CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENT COVER TO POP OUT OF PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SHORTLY AFTER AND DETERMINED THAT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 0346 WITH NHTSA ITEM #10001899 HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD WAS REPLACED ON 04/17/06.
NHTSA complaint #10163771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST Paul, MN
STRUCTURE
DASHBOARD OF 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE HAS WARPED AND PRESENTS SAFETY HAZARD AS VISUAL DISTRACTION/OBSTRUCTION TO SAFE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10160471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Franklin Park, NJ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE LS AND THE DASHBOARD PAD IS DELAMINATING AND CURLING UP ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I PREVIOUSLY HAD THE RECALL FIX THAT WAS ISSUED FOR IT DONE AND THIS WAS ONLY SOMEWHAT SUCCESSFUL AS IT DID ADDRESS THE DASH WARPAGE AROUND THE DEFROST VENT BUT NOW THE DASH HAS NOW BEGUN TO CURL UP AT THE BASTE OF THE WINDSHIELD. EVENTUALLY IT WILL CONTINUE TO CURL AND BEGIN TO OBSTRUCT MY VIEW OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD.
NHTSA complaint #10146330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesOmaha, NECrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
RAINY DAY, SUV VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, HE MUST HAVE JUST STOPPED, BECAUSE WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO BRAKE MY CAR SLID AND HIT HIM IN THE REAR, MY WHOLE FRONT OF CAR WAS SMASHED WITH THE RADIATOR PARTIALLY UP IN THE AIR, THE CAR TOTALLED, I WOULD SAY, YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND IT HAD DUAL AIR BAGS. I HAD A CUT ON MY NOSE, NOT BAD, BUT WITH BLEEDING INSIDE NOSE, AND LOWER BACK PAINS, MY HEAD HITTING STEERING WHEEL. ALSO MY BROTHER HAS PAINS IN HIS RIB WHICH WE ARE GOING TO THE DOCTOR FORTO HAVE XRAYS. I BELIEVE THESE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED AT TIME OF IMPACT, I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS . THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10140525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Orange, NJ
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
DT REAR DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING I BROKE, BUT CONTAINED IT HASN'T COME OUT OF HOLDER. NOTICED THIS WHEN ROTATING THE TIRES. THERE IWAS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS BUT NOT THE REAR. CONNTACTED F FORD, THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANTS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEABLE,*AK BUT CONCERNED THAT THEY'LL BE A BLOW OUT.NOTICED THIS MORNING ON JULY 19, 2005.
NHTSA complaint #10129295 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clever, MO
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 45,000 MILES BY DEALER WHEN WE GOT IT BACK IT DIED AT A 1/4 OF A TANK OF GAS, SO WE CAN NEVER LET IT GO BELOW EVEN A HALF A TANK NOW. OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY THEN GOES OFF. AT 69,000 MILES CAR IS NOW CUTTING OUT LIKE IT DID WHEN IT FIRST HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #10118591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clever, MO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 45,000 MILES BY DEALER WHEN WE GOT IT BACK IT DIED AT A 1/4 OF A TANK OF GAS, SO WE CAN NEVER LET IT GO BELOW EVEN A HALF A TANK NOW. OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY THEN GOES OFF. AT 69,000 MILES CAR IS NOW CUTTING OUT LIKE IT DID WHEN IT FIRST HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #10118591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clever, MO
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 45,000 MILES BY DEALER WHEN WE GOT IT BACK IT DIED AT A 1/4 OF A TANK OF GAS, SO WE CAN NEVER LET IT GO BELOW EVEN A HALF A TANK NOW. OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY THEN GOES OFF. AT 69,000 MILES CAR IS NOW CUTTING OUT LIKE IT DID WHEN IT FIRST HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #10118591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,000 milesLouisville, OH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE REAR WHEELS ARE LOCKING WHEN THE DRIVER IS SLOWING DOWN TO STOP. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. THE OWNER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK THERE WAS A BAD NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN TRYING TO INCREASE IN SPEED ALONG WITH HARD SHIFTING. RECALL CAMPAIGN # 00V075000.
NHTSA complaint #10113495 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,000 milesLouisville, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
THE REAR WHEELS ARE LOCKING WHEN THE DRIVER IS SLOWING DOWN TO STOP. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. THE OWNER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK THERE WAS A BAD NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN TRYING TO INCREASE IN SPEED ALONG WITH HARD SHIFTING. RECALL CAMPAIGN # 00V075000.
NHTSA complaint #10113495 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,000 milesLouisville, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE REAR WHEELS ARE LOCKING WHEN THE DRIVER IS SLOWING DOWN TO STOP. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. THE OWNER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK THERE WAS A BAD NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN TRYING TO INCREASE IN SPEED ALONG WITH HARD SHIFTING. RECALL CAMPAIGN # 00V075000.
NHTSA complaint #10113495 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT OPERATE ,MAKING THE ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD DIFFICULT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED BY OWNER.
NHTSA complaint #10109602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,800 milesMiami, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TURNING ONTO THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE ONTO THE HIGHWAY WITH NO POWER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE.
NHTSA complaint #10109600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesGrand Forks, NDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH . UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #10106872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.