IF ONE OF THE HEADLAMP WIPER ARMS BECOMES MISALIGNED, THE WIPER BALDE CAN LODGE IN THE GROOVE UNDER THE HEADLAMP. IF THE WASHERS ARE ACTIVATED WITH THE WIPER BLADE IN THE MISALIGNED AND LODGED POSITION, THE WASHER PUMP WILL RUN CONTINUOUSLY EXPELLING ALL AVAILABLE FLUID.
Safety risk
PUMP OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FLUID CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
9
120,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
8
103,756 mi
Electrical system: wiring
7
80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
5
—
Air bags: frontal
2
—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
2
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
2
—
Tires
2
—
Vehicle speed control
2
—
Electrical system: ignition
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
1
—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
150,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage
1
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
1
—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
1
—
Structure: frame and members
1
—
Unknown or other
1
150,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
1
—
The 1992 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has 7 times 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.