Model year record

2000 Ford Windstar

15 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,194 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 02V072000

Trailer hitches

Component: Trailer hitches
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 417,037
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-03-11
Owners notified: 2002-04-05

Defect description

IN SOME MINIVANS, WATER AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS (DIRT, SALT, ETC.) CAN ENTER INTO THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO A MISSING BODY SEALER.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE REAR WIRE HARNESS. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN LEAD TO MALFUNCTIONS OF THE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEM, REVERSE PARK-AID SYSTEM, OR TRAILER TOW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A SUSTAINED SHORT CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN MELTED CONNECTORS AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND SURROUNDING AREA FOR ABSENCE OF BODY SEALING AND CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS PRESENT, DEALERS WILL SERVICE THE BODY GAPS, REPAIR CORRODED CONNECTORS, AND APPLY A PROTECTIVE PATCH TO THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND BODY HOLE. IF CORROSION IS NOT PRESENT BUT THE BODY SEALER IS MISSING, DEALERS WILL SERVICE THE BODY GAPS AND APPLY A PROTECTIVE PATCH TO THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND BODY HOLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. 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 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 01V207000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 45,800
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-06-22
Owners notified: 2001-07-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE PEDAL OPTION. THE DRIVER FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR MATS IN THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 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 1-800-392-3673.

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 00V228001

Seat belts

Component: Seat belts
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 144,435
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-08-18
Owners notified: 2000-10-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 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 00V164000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 3,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-06-19
Owners notified: 2000-07-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INCORRECTLY FUEL LINE END FORMS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOWER THAN SPECIFIED PULL APART FORCE FOR THE INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTION.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDUNDANT FUEL LINE CLIP ON THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE CONNECTIONS AT THE REAR OF THE CHASSIS FUEL LINE BUNDLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V020000

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Component: Visibility: glass, side/rear
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,475
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-01-31
Owners notified: 2000-03-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT URETHANE, RESULTING IN AN ADHESIVE BOND RATHER THAN THE INTENDED MOLECULAR BOND FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND REAR LIFTGATE GLASS.

Safety risk

IF THE BOND DETERIORATES, IT COULD PROVIDE LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF GLASS RETENTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND LIFTGATE GLASS.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	173	114,245 mi
Suspension: rear	156	115,618 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	148	69,931 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	131	98,000 mi
Suspension	129	130,200 mi
Service brakes	124	121,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	105	110,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	92	119,000 mi
Power train	54	115,800 mi
Service brakes, electric	51	110,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	49	115,000 mi
Structure: body: door	44	55,000 mi
Steering	42	125,067 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	40	35,000 mi
Unknown or other	40	126,030 mi
Structure: body	34	135,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	32	70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	30	45,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	29	58,000 mi
Structure	29	111,440 mi
Suspension: front	29	97,356 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	28	72,000 mi
Tires	26	60,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	21	62,952 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	21	33,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly	20	113,027 mi
Wheels	19	133,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	18	152,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	16	55,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	16	60,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	15	70,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	15	124,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	15	85,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	13	54,000 mi
Engine	12	125,067 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	12	136,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	11	110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	10	69,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	10	75,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	10	40,000 mi
Air bags	9	81,136 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	9	13,013 mi
Traction control system	8	135,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	8	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	7	38,700 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	7	100,400 mi
Exterior lighting	7	109,000 mi
Seats	7	139,000 mi
Visibility	7	161,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	6	72,405 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	6	90,000 mi
Equipment	6	93,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	6	90,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	6	—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	6	40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	6	55,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	6	44,873 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	6	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	5	113,621 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	5	69,000 mi
Interior lighting	5	51,185 mi
Seat belts	5	70,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	5	68,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	5	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	5	136,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	4	118,400 mi
Electrical system: horn	4	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	4	52,147 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	4	56,000 mi
Parking brake	4	84,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	4	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid	4	133,449 mi
Tires: tread/belt	4	79,210 mi
Visibility/wiper	4	99,505 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	4	149,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	3	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	3	—
Power train: driveline	3	130,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	3	68,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	3	55,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	3	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	3	103,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	2	58,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	2	35,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	2	—
Electrical system: wiring	2	98,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	2	57,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	2	—
Fuel/propulsion system	2	128,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	2	58,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	2	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	2	680,025 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp	2	114,950 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	2	—
Steering: column	2	150,000 mi
Steering: linkages	2	66,500 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm	2	—
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle	2	85,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs	2	125,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	2	—
Trailer hitches	2	—
Vehicle speed control: cables	2	53,018 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	2	—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor	2	—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	79,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert	1	—
Child seat	1	—
Child seat: shell: booster	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	47,707 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	—
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	144,744 mi
Equipment: electrical	1	49,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	51,185 mi
Equipment: other: labels	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	—
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	111,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	1	100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	—
Fuel system, other	1	61,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	1	—
Parking brake: conventional	1	—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	54,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	1	—
Power train: axle hubs	1	126,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly	1	55,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	1	7,678 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	116,930 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	1	134,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve	1	111,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	28,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum	1	—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	1	—
Steering: electric power assist system	1	159,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	1	95,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	—
Structure: body: hood	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm	1	109,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	95,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	83,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	90,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	1	51,185 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	70,940 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element	1	53,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring	1	100,650 mi

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of 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.