VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Safety risk
ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED.
Safety risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN IMPROPERLY LOCKING SEAT BELT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch
8
116,000 mi
Electrical system
3
90,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
3
—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
—
Electrical system: ignition
1
105,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
90,000 mi
Equipment
1
100,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
—
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
—
Fuel/propulsion system
1
197,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
1
—
Seats
1
—
Vehicle speed control
1
85,200 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
1
67,000 mi
The 1996 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
