VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
Safety risk
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED DURING CERTAIN LOAD FORCES ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201.
Safety risk
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOORMAY OPEN AND RESULT IN OCCUPANT(S) INJURIES FROM CONTACT WITH THE GLOVECOMPARTMENT DOOR.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE THE CURRENT UPPER GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WITH A REDESIGNED UPPER GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WHICH INCORPORATES A POSITIVE LATCH TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Structure: body: door
6
—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
5
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
5
150,000 mi
Structure: frame and members
3
173,000 mi
Seat belts: front
2
133,279 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
2
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
2
—
Steering: rack and pinion
2
173,306 mi
Suspension: rear
2
—
Tires: tread/belt
2
—
Visibility: power window devices and controls
2
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
—
Electrical system: wiring
1
150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
1
150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission
1
—
Seats
1
—
Seats: front assembly: recliner
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
1
—
Steering: column
1
—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device
1
—
Steering: electric power assist system
1
150,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
—
Steering: linkages
1
—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment
1
—
Structure
1
—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
1
173,306 mi
Suspension
1
150,000 mi
Tires
1
—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
1
—
Wheels
1
—
The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
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.
