VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TERMINAL FOR THE STARTER MOTOR MAGNETIC SWITCH, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR IF ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE LIQUID, SUCH AS ROAD SPLASH WITH DEICING SALT, ENTERS THIS AREA.
Safety risk
A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC 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
2
116,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
2
—
Unknown or other
2
116,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Engine
1
116,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
1
116,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
1
—
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
109,489 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
1
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
100,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
—
Tires
1
—
Tires: tread/belt
1
—
Vehicle speed control
1
83,231 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
1
—
Visibility: windshield
1
—
Wheels: rim
1
—
The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1997 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.