VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
Safety risk
WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
—
Seat belts
1
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
—
Service brakes
1
80,000 mi
Service brakes, electric
1
60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
1
—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
1
114,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion
1
—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack
1
—
Structure: body
1
—
Structure: body: bumpers
1
—
Structure: body: door
1
—
Tires
1
50 mi
The 1999 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2001 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.