VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
7
61,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
3
60,139 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
3
—
Engine and engine cooling
2
39,787 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
2
45,838 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock
2
38,288 mi
Structure: body: door
2
—
Air bags
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
1
54,385 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
1
33,224 mi
Power train: clutch assembly
1
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
1
—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
1
51,488 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
1
36,000 mi
The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1999 model has roughly the same number of 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.