MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAUSES WINDOW OPERATION WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL, AND LEAVES THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Safety risk
THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WILL FAIL FROM OVERHEATINGAND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE THE WINDOW EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Vehicle speed control
6
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
5
—
Electrical system: ignition
3
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
3
—
Electrical system: ignition: module
2
—
Seats
2
132,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner
2
—
Vehicle speed control: linkages
2
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
—
Engine and engine cooling
1
88,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
—
Exterior lighting: brake lights
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
1
—
Seat belts: front: anchorage
1
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
—
Steering
1
—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1
—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
1
—
Structure: frame and members
1
—
Tires
1
70,000 mi
Unknown or other
1
88,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor
1
—
The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 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.
