Model year record

1999 Ford Windstar

11 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,042 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V608000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component: Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 283,413
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-09-29
Owners notified: 2015-10-21

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect bracket installations may limit the effectiveness of the service repair for NHTSA recalls 10V-385, 12V-193, and 12V-195.

Safety risk

If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V193000

Power train: axle assembly

Component: Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 27,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-05-03
Owners notified: 2012-06-19

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN VIRGINIA. OVER TIME, CORROSION CAN WEAKEN THE REAR AXLE MAKING IT SUSCEPTIBLE TO TORSIONAL STRESS. CORROSION AND STRESS CAN LEAD TO CRACKS WHICH, IF UNDETECTED, CAN INCREASE AND RESULT IN A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE AXLE.

Safety risk

A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS, OR REPLACE THE AXLES, AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V194000

Suspension: front: control arm

Component: Suspension: front: control arm
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 23,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-05-03
Owners notified: 2012-06-18

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. CORROSION-RELATED FRACTURES OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS AND BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS MAY OCCUR.

Safety risk

A SEPARATION OF A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKET MAY RESULT IN A LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATION. A SEPARATION OF BOTH FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BODY MOUNTS MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS AND BOTH BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS AT THE REAR OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V195000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component: Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 9,192
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-05-03
Owners notified: 2012-06-01

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, REGISTERED IN PUERTO RICO. DUE TO INCREASED STRESSES CAUSED BY HIGH CYCLES OF TORSIONAL LOADING, SPECIFIC TO THIS MARKET, THE REAR AXLE CAN CRACK.

Safety risk

A FRACTURED AXLE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE REAR AXLE OR REPLACE THE AXLES, AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V030000

Structure: frame and members: underbody shields

Component: Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 425,288
Reported to NHTSA: 2011-01-26
Owners notified: 2011-02-21

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. A SEPARATION OF A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKET MAY RESULT IN A LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATION. A SEPARATION OF BOTH FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BODY MOUNTS MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS, AND BOTH BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS AT THE REAR OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME, AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. IF REPAIRS CANNOT BE MADE TO A VEHICLE, FORD WILL OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V385000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component: Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 492,650
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-08-26
Owners notified: 2010-10-20

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2003 AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. AFTER MANY YEARS OF VEHICLE SERVICE IN THESE AREAS, CORROSION CAN WEAKEN THE REAR AXLE, MAKING IT SUSCEPTIBLE TO TORSIONAL STRESS. CORROSION AND STRESS CAN LEAD TO CRACKS WHICH IF UNDETECTED CAN PROPAGATE AND RESULT IN A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE AXLE.

Safety risk

A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

AS PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY INSTALL THE REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V399000

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-10-13
Owners notified: 2009-10-27

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V261000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 598,256
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-08-15
Owners notified: 2001-08-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. CONTAMINANTS SUCH AS WATER, SALT, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLUTION CAN ENTER THE WIPER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY THROUGH PINHOLES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COVER THAT ARE USED IN THE MOLDING PROCESS. IN ADDITION, ON CERTAIN OF THE VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND AUGUST 2000, A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, SMOKE, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. CONTAMINANT ENTRY COULD ALSO RESULT IN UNINTENDED WIPER MOTOR OPERATION.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER COVER WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND WATER RESISTANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAIN AUGUST 27, 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 01V262000

Equipment: appliance: air conditioner

Component: Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 413,245
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-08-15
Owners notified: 2001-08-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY REAR AIR-CONDITIONING. IF THE AUXILIARY AIR-CONDITIONING BLOWER MOTOR STOPS TURNING WHILE IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT THE RESISTOR MAY BECOME HOT AND SMOKE.

Safety risk

THE MOTOR COULD POTENTIALLY CATCH ON FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING IS PROTECTED BY THE THERMAL LIMITER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGSUT 27, 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 00V351000

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash

Component: Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 180,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-30
Owners notified: 2001-01-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS BUILT WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS WITHOUT THE MESSAGE CENTER, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF STANDARD NO. 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS." THE POWER WINDOWS MAY BE OPERABLE AFTER THE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE FRONT DOORS ARE OPENED.

Safety risk

THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT POWER OPERATED WINDOWS MAY BE CLOSED ONLY WHEN THE KEY IS IN THE "ON," "START," OR "ACCESSORY" POSITIONS, OR DURING THE INTERVAL BETWEEN THE TIME THE KEY IS TURNED OFF, AND THE OPENING OF EITHER OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT DOORS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE VEHICLE FRONT END ELECTRONIC MODULE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V147000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 789,723
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-06-14
Owners notified: 1999-06-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER IS RECESSED AND ORIENTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SO THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT EMBOSSED ON BOTH THE TOP OF THE FILLER CAP AND THE SIDE OF THE RESERVOIR BODY ARE NOT ENTIRELY VISIBLE BY DIRECT VIEW. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train: automatic transmission	184	60,281 mi
Structure: frame and members	156	122,723 mi
Electrical system	109	100,080 mi
Suspension	83	140,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	78	120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	76	106,653 mi
Service brakes	72	135,050 mi
Suspension: rear	69	133,700 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	64	61,900 mi
Steering	53	100,000 mi
Unknown or other	51	92,000 mi
Structure: body: door	47	79,000 mi
Power train	46	100,080 mi
Electrical system: horn	45	—
Engine and engine cooling	38	68,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	35	86,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	33	75,000 mi
Structure: body	32	130,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	31	51,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	27	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	27	70,200 mi
Suspension: front	22	120,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	20	113,000 mi
Structure	19	125,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	18	87,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	17	103,524 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	17	67,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	14	48,182 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	13	51,500 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	13	85,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	13	82,678 mi
Air bags	12	69,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	12	140,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	12	107,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	12	107,547 mi
Interior lighting	12	59,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	12	115,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly	12	120,000 mi
Wheels	12	100,495 mi
Seats	11	250,000 mi
Tires	11	76,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	11	62,068 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	10	12,900 mi
Power train: manual transmission	10	51,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	10	86,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	9	114,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	9	70,401 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	9	110,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	8	144,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	8	75,000 mi
Equipment	8	82,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	8	74,500 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	8	57,224 mi
Tires: tread/belt	8	65,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	8	106,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	7	115,334 mi
Exterior lighting	7	80,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	7	90,000 mi
Engine	6	106,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	6	50,600 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	6	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	6	55,000 mi
Traction control system	6	109,409 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	6	50,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	5	67,844 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	5	94,665 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	93,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	5	—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	5	—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	5	—
Seat belts	5	160,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	5	94,665 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	5	83,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	5	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	5	—
Vehicle speed control: linkages	5	—
Visibility: power window devices and controls	5	70,401 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	4	33,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	4	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	4	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	4	—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	4	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	4	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	4	104,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	3	76,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	—
Exterior lighting: headlights	3	80,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system	3	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	3	68,527 mi
Parking brake: conventional	3	—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	3	29,131 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	3	105,200 mi
Seat belts: front	3	200 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	3	—
Seat belts: rear/other	3	65,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	3	—
Structure: body: hood	3	—
Suspension: front: control arm	3	72,700 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	2	100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	2	—
Electrical system: starter assembly	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	2	57,000 mi
Equipment: electrical	2	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	2	157,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	2	—
Fuel system, other	2	84,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	2	73,000 mi
Power train: driveline	2	56,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	108,000 mi
Steering: column	2	—
Structure: body: roof and pillars	2	43,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	2	—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	2	51,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	2	—
Vehicle speed control: cables	2	108,820 mi
Visibility/wiper	2	60,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	2	59,151 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element	2	51,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	2	166,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	2	135,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert	1	35,000 mi
Child seat	1	—
Child seat: shell: booster	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	86,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	55,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	—
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	1	38,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	123,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	1	73,000 mi
Parking brake	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	50,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	1	—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	—
Seat belts: front: webbing	1	—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	—
Steering: electric power assist system	1	79,000 mi
Steering: linkages	1	—
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft	1	36,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut	1	—
Structure: body: tailgate	1	—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	86,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	—
Suspension: multiple axle	1	—
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle	1	54,000 mi
Tires: valve	1	67,724 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages	1	82,678 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring	1	82,678 mi

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 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.