THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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: switch
15
—
Electrical system: ignition
13
120,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor
13
—
Vehicle speed control
8
—
Electrical system: wiring
7
—
Seats
6
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
4
—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
3
—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
3
—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
3
—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
3
—
Seat belts: front: anchorage
3
—
Structure: body: door
3
—
Structure: frame and members
3
—
Electrical system
2
—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
2
—
Exterior lighting
2
82,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights
2
—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
2
—
Seat belts
2
131,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner
2
—
Structure: body
2
—
Tires: sidewall
2
—
Unknown or other
2
—
Electrical system: starter assembly
1
123,000 mi
Engine
1
120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
1
—
Equipment: electrical
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
1
—
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission
1
—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
1
—
Power train: driveline: differential unit
1
—
Seat belts: front
1
—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
1
—
Steering
1
—
Suspension: rear
1
—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
1
—
Unknown
1
—
Vehicle speed control: linkages
1
—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
1
—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
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.