Model year record

2000 Ford Focus

11 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 5,152 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V030000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 589,932
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-02-01
Owners notified: 2005-03-09

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A BUILD-UP OF CORROSION AT THE PAWL PIVOT AREA OF THE REAR DOOR LATCH CAN CAUSE A BINDING CONDITION OF THE PAWL THAT MAY AFFECT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PAWL INTO THE CATCH. THE OCCUPANT MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY OPENING OR CLOSING A REAR DOOR, AND EVENTUALLY THE REAR DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.

Safety risk

IF NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, THE DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL HAVE A LOWER ROCKER SEAL ADDED TO THE DOOR AND HAVE THE REAR DOOR LATCHES EVALUATED FREE OF CHARGE. A LATCH THAT PASSES THE EVALUATION WILL BE LUBRICATED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION. A LATCH THAT DOES NOT PASS THE EVALUATION WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A STICKER WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE REAR DOORS ADVISING THE OWNERS TO USE THE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V482000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component: Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 671,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-11-19
Owners notified: 2004-01-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.

Safety risk

THIS MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. OVER TIME, THE FILTER MAY BECOME SUFFICIENTLY BLOCKED TO CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. ALL OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FDM WITH A NEW DESIGN AT NO CHARGE IF THE OWNER REPORTS THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS ANY OF THE IDENTIFIED SYMPTOMS. THE FREE REPLACEMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, WITH NO MILEAGE LIMIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V288000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component: Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 291,854
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-11-06
Owners notified: 2003-02-10

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ZETEC ENGINES, LOOSE OR BROKEN ATTACHMENTS AND MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD LEAD TO CABLE INSULATION DAMAGE.

Safety risk

THIS, IN TURN, COULD CAUSE THE BATTERY CABLES TO SHORT RESULTING IN HEAT DAMAGE TO THE CABLES. BESIDES HEAT DAMAGE, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO START, OR SMOKE, MELTING, OR FIRE COULD ALSO OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLES FOR THE CONDITION OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND PROPER TIGHTENING OF THE TERMINAL ENDS. AS NECESSARY, CABLES WILL BE REROUTED, RETAINING CLIPS INSTALLED, AND DAMAGED BATTERY CABLES REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V289000

Steering: linkages

Component: Steering: linkages
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 446,569
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-11-06
Owners notified: 2003-02-10

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.

Safety risk

LOOSE PINCH BOLTS COULD EXHIBIT NOISE, VIBRATION AND, IN EXTREME CASES IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE JOINT OR FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLE PINCH BOLT FOR TIGHTNESS AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V258000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,083,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-08-08
Owners notified: 2001-08-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.

Safety risk

LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V418000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component: Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 95,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-12-14
Owners notified: 2001-01-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. WHEN THE 60% PORTION OF THE SEAT IS FOLDED DOWN AND A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE LOAD FLOOR, THE OUTBOARD HINGE PIVOT COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE HINGE.

Safety risk

IF THE SEAT IS THEN RETURNED TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT RE-ENGAGING THE HINGE PIVOT, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SEAT BACK HINGE PIVOT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V411000

Electrical system: wiring

Component: Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 74,500
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-12-06
Owners notified: 2000-12-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DECKLID WIRE HARNESS CAN FATIGUE AND DEVELOP BROKEN WIRES IN THE BEND AREA OF THE WIRE HARNESS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN EITHER A LOSS OF INDIVIDUAL LAMP FUNCTIONS, OR IN THE CASE OF A SHORT OF THE BROKEN WIRES THAT CAUSES A FUSE TO OPEN, IN THE LOSS OF STOP LAMP OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION. LOSS OF STOP LAMP OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DECKLID WIRE HARNESS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V303000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component: Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 203,700
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-12
Owners notified: 2000-10-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR WHEEL HUB RETAINING NUTS CAN LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND INSTALL A REAR WHEEL RETENTION CAP TO PREVENT LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V302000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component: Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 28,800
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-12
Owners notified: 2000-10-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. A SPEED CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE A CORE WIRE THAT IS LONG ENOUGH TO CATCH ON THE SLEEVE AT THE THROTTLE BODY END OF THE CABLE DURING WIDE-OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION.

Safety risk

A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL AND, POTENTIALLY, A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V218000

Structure: frame and members

Component: Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 276,500
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-08-11
Owners notified: 2000-11-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE RESULTANT HIC(D) VALUE AT ONE TARGET LOCATION AP1, LOCATED ON THE TRIM PANEL AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE A-PILLAR AND ROOF SIDE RAIL, MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN INTENT.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT CONTACTING THAT LOCATION MAY NOT BE PROVIDED THE INTERIOR IMPACT PROTECTION INTENDED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE B-PILLAR AND A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS, REVISE THE HEADLINER EDGE NEAR THE TOPS OF THE A-PILLARS TO ACCEPT THE NEW A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS WITH THEIR ENERGY ABSORBING TUBES, AND INSTALL THE NEW A-PILLAR AND THE OLD B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V346000

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 28,958
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-12-03
Owners notified: 1999-12-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE END FITTING CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURS, CORROSION IN THE SERVO ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP AND CAUSE INTERMITTENT SPEED CONTROL OPERATION OR PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.

Safety risk

A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE (WITH A NEW CABLE THAT INCORPORATES A GLASS-FILLED END CAP) AND INSPECT THE ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNAL CORROSION. SERVOS WITH EVIDENCE OF CORROSION WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL UNTIL THE VEHICLES ARE REPAIRED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system: ignition	538	62,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	476	60,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	181	46,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	170	54,000 mi
Electrical system	157	85,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	147	56,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	121	50,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	118	74,999 mi
Air bags: frontal	114	64,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	114	69,000 mi
Unknown or other	101	32,655 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	95	28,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	94	32,655 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	93	60,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	90	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	84	18,057 mi
Tires	78	35,000 mi
Suspension	76	62,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	73	40,000 mi
Suspension: front	63	64,000 mi
Air bags	62	59,250 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	62	70,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	61	25,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	56	53,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	52	90,303 mi
Structure: body: door	51	39,000 mi
Steering	49	75,000 mi
Wheels	49	69,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	47	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	46	48,000 mi
Power train	45	31,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	43	43,000 mi
Suspension: rear	40	67,500 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	39	50,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	37	67,780 mi
Suspension: multiple axle	37	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	36	17,000 mi
Equipment	34	44,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	33	32,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	33	80,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	33	30,488 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	32	21,101 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	29	30,441 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	29	39,308 mi
Structure: body	29	97,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	28	45,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	26	44,645 mi
Structure: frame and members	26	61,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	26	59,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	25	52,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	25	48,550 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	24	76,000 mi
Structure	23	38,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	23	65,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	22	20,000 mi
Steering: column	21	56,000 mi
Fuel system, other	20	49,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	19	34,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	18	34,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables	18	67,500 mi
Power train: axle assembly	17	58,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner	17	54,500 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	17	30,488 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	16	43,000 mi
Engine	16	135,962 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	16	35,842 mi
Equipment: electrical	15	10,000 mi
Steering: linkages	15	41,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	15	52,222 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	14	71,000 mi
Exterior lighting	14	92,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump	14	50,000 mi
Interior lighting	14	30,700 mi
Seats	14	47,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	14	32,079 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	13	55,000 mi
Seat belts	13	—
Seat belts: front: anchorage	13	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	13	37,300 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	11	56,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum	11	50,133 mi
Tires: tread/belt	11	25,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	11	7,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	10	29,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	10	—
Air bags: side/window	9	60,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	9	32,079 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	9	—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	9	67,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	8	83,451 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	8	63,147 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	8	21,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	8	105,452 mi
Wheels: hub	8	90,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk	7	22,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	7	62,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	7	25,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	7	83,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	7	41,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	7	—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	6	76,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	6	39,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	6	30,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	6	42,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	6	96,141 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	6	32,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	6	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	5	5,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	5	42,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	5	6,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	5	103,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	5	38,521 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	5	21,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	5	68,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	5	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	5	25,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	5	25,500 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	5	73,200 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	5	32,079 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system	4	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	4	18,057 mi
Parking brake: conventional	4	—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	4	32,655 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	4	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders	4	69,700 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	4	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	4	24,848 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber	4	—
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs	4	96,000 mi
Wheels: rim	4	196,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	3	—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	3	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	3	65,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	3	50,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery	3	107,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	3	10,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	3	50,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	3	—
Power train: driveline	3	64,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	3	—
Seats: mid/rear assembly	3	275 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm	3	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	3	275 mi
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system	3	79,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber	3	41,500 mi
Tires: sidewall	3	44,313 mi
Visibility	3	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior	3	60,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring	3	12,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	102,650 mi
Electrical system: horn	2	100,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	72,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	2	41,500 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices	2	30,700 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge	2	—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights	2	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	2	—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	2	—
Parking brake	2	70,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs	2	—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	2	—
Service brakes	2	—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads	2	—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	2	50,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	2	12,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	13,700 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	2	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments	2	60,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm	2	—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	2	—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	2	275 mi
Tires: valve	2	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	2	2,500 mi
Child seat	1	—
Child seat: base	1	—
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay	1	—
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid	1	473,750 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	1	36,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater	1	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	1	275 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	23,748 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	66,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage	1	70,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	1	76,473 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	—
Power train: driveline: universal joint	1	—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly	1	21,200 mi
Seat belts: front	1	28,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	1	12,685 mi
Service brakes, air: disc	1	27 mi
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings	1	25,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic	1	—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	275 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	1	—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	1	—
Structure: body: bumpers	1	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	1	—
Structure: body: hood	1	58,776 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments	1	—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments	1	27 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	1	—
Suspension: front: hub	1	90,982 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly	1	—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar	1	36,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly	1	69,500 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle	1	—
Suspension: rear: springs	1	—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle	1	—
Tires: bead	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	32,079 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	—
Wheels: hubcap/cover	1	—

The 1999 model has 343 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 2 times as many 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.