THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Safety risk
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
Safety risk
FRACTURING OF THE STEERING WHEEL HUB CAN DECREASE THEDRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD REDUCE THE CRASH PROTECTION OF THESTEERING SYSTEM AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG.
Manufacturer remedy
A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Air bags: frontal
13
—
Electrical system: ignition: module
13
—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
12
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
9
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
8
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
8
—
Electrical system: ignition
6
—
Air bags
3
—
Unknown or other
3
—
Vehicle speed control
3
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
2
—
Seat belts: front: anchorage
2
—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
2
—
Seats: front assembly: recliner
2
—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
2
—
Structure: body: hood
2
—
Electrical system
1
86,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
1
—
Engine
1
40,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
1
100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
1
—
Seat belts: front
1
—
Seat belts: front: webbing
1
—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
1
—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
—
Steering: linkages
1
—
Steering: rack and pinion
1
—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
1
—
Suspension: front
1
—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
—
Vehicle speed control: linkages
1
—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element
1
—
The 1990 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 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.
