VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MAY CONTAIN RING GEAR BOLTS THAT WERE INCORRECTLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE BOLT OR BOLTS COULD LOOSEN LEADING TO NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL.
Safety risk
THE BOLT OR BOLTS COULD LOOSEN LEADING TO NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND IF A BOLT WERE TO COMPLETELY WORK LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNT, LOCKUP OF THE REAR AXLE COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S DIFFERENTIAL AND IF INVOLVED, WILL REPLACE IT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE NUT THAT SECURES THE MAIN POSITIVE CABLE TO THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CLAMP WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, ALLOWING THE CABLE TO LOOSEN OVER TIME. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE CABLE COULD ULTIMATELY LOOSEN TO THE POINT WHERE ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY COULD BE INTERRUPTED.
Safety risk
IF THIS OCCURED WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THE ENGINE COULD STOP. ALSO, IF THE VEHICLE WERE BEING OPERATED AT NIGHT, THE LIGHTING SYSTEM COULD SHUT OFF, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Air bags
6
82,000 mi
Structure: frame and members
5
84,000 mi
Power train
4
101,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit
4
115,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
3
23,250 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor
3
—
Structure: body
3
84,000 mi
Suspension: rear
3
87,950 mi
Seat belts
2
—
Seats
2
34,000 mi
Structure
2
59,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
2
100,000 mi
Suspension
2
88,000 mi
Unknown or other
2
53,000 mi
Air bags: side/window
1
87,950 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
87,950 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Engine
1
88,000 mi
Equipment
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages
1
—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
1
87,950 mi
Seat belts: front
1
23,250 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
1
59,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
1
59,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
1
87,950 mi
Structure: body: door
1
87,950 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar
1
111,000 mi
The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 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.