CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.
Safety risk
THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
5
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
4
74,012 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
3
—
Fuel system, gasoline
2
98,135 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
2
—
Power train: automatic transmission
2
176,000 mi
Structure: body: door
2
—
Suspension: front
2
—
Tires
2
—
Visibility: windshield
2
—
Electrical system: ignition: module
1
—
Electrical system: wiring
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
The 1992 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about a third 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.
