THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION 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: ignition: switch
7
—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
5
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
5
—
Electrical system: ignition
4
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
4
—
Vehicle speed control
3
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
2
—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
2
—
Exterior lighting: headlights
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
2
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
2
—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
2
—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
2
—
Electrical system
1
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
1
—
Electrical system: ignition: module
1
—
Electrical system: starter assembly
1
—
Electrical system: wiring
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
—
Power train: manual transmission
1
—
Seat belts
1
—
Seat belts: front: anchorage
1
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
—
Seats: front assembly: recliner
1
—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
1
—
Steering: linkages
1
—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
1
—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut
1
—
Tires
1
—
Vehicle speed control: linkages
1
—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
1
—
The 1989 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1991 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.