THE STYLED STEEL WHEELS CAN HAVE CRACKS DEVELOPING AT THE OUTER EDGES OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE SPOKES MEET THE RIM. THE CRACKS PROPAGATE FROM EACH SIDE OF A SPOKE TOWARD EACH OTHER, AND EVENTUALLY MEET. THE MEETING OF THE CRACKS RESULTS IN COMPLETE SEAPARATION OF A SPOKE FROM THE WHEEL.
Safety risk
THE CRACKING CONDITION CAN OCCUR ON EVERY SPOKE ON THEWHEEL, CAUSING COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL.
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
Safety risk
FAILURE OF THE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WOULD RESULT INTHE SEAT OCCUPANT ONLY BEING RESTRAINED BY THE LAP BELT IN A CRASH OR SUDDENSTOP, AND AN INCREASED POSSIBILITY OF INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.
A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
Safety risk
IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANK.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
8
—
Seat belts: front: anchorage
7
—
Unknown or other
7
92,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
6
—
Electrical system: ignition: module
5
—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
4
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
4
—
Seat belts
4
—
Electrical system: ignition
3
—
Electrical system: ignition: switch
3
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
2
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
2
—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
2
—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
2
—
Power train: automatic transmission
2
—
Seats
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
2
—
Wheels
2
100,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
—
Electrical system: starter assembly
1
—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
1
—
Exterior lighting
1
—
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
1
—
Seats: front assembly: recliner
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
1
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
1
—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1
—
Steering: rack and pinion
1
—
Structure: body: door
1
—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
1
—
Tires
1
—
Tires: tread/belt
1
—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
1
—
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
1
—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
1
—
Wheels: rim
1
—
The 1988 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1990 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.
