Federal complaints
122
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 99 of 122 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Brakes
25 complaint records2 crash reports
"WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Fuel system
21 complaint records1 crash report
"WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →
Tires
14 complaint records1 crash report
"PE00 020; TIRES ARE NOT GIVING CONSUMER GOOD TIRE TRACTION . FIRESTONE TIRE, P22570R14. FIRESTONE DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse tires parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA96004 opened Apr 1996 | closed Apr 1997 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT... |
| DP96001 opened Jan 1996 | closed Apr 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP PETITIONER: ROGER YOUNG NHTSA#: ES95120208 ODI # 490741 |
| EA95018 opened Jun 1995 | closed Apr 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER - led to recall 96V024002 FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96V024002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION. | Normally free |
| 95V231002 | Vehicle Speed Control | DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE... | Normally free |
| 94V169002 | Parking Brake | THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET. | Normally free |
| 94V111002 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000140 2000-06-20 | Suspension | Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120 - Tire Selection and Rims for Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars. Wheels were supplied without the required rim markings. | |
| 1996008 1996-01-10 | Engine | 1,500 | OPERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OVER EXTENDED INTERVALS DURING EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN ICE FORMING IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE. |
| 1994175 1994-11-04 | Brakes | 4,839 | NOTE: STANDARD TRANSMISSION VEHICLES ONLY. WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED RAPIDLY, THE SELF-ADJUSTMENT PAWL MAY SKIP OVER ONE OR MORE OF THE TEETH ON THE RATCHET AND THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ACHIEVE FULL TENSION. |
| 1994111 1994-06-13 | Fuel System | 288 | THE FLEXIBLE PORTION OF THE FRONT FUEL HOSES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING. CRACKED FUEL LINES COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0400170 Jun 2004 | Tires | WILDERNESS AT TIRE REPLACEMENT SSP 53. TWO TIRE SIZES FOR SSP 53 MUST NOW BE ORDERED THROUGH THE MAZDA TIRE PROGRAM. *TT | |
| 0500503 Nov 2003 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT - REPEAT REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| 0101503 May 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE OIL LEAK A PAN AFTER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 0101802 Jun 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE OIL LEAK AT PAN AFTER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 0100302 Jan 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT REGARDING RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL. *SLC |
Show 51 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0901501 Dec 2001 | Equipment | SUBJECT REGARDING A WHINING/BUZZING NOISE FROM RADIO SPEAKERS. *SLC | |
| 00300 Feb 2000 | Equipment | SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENT CRITERIA WHEN REPAIRING THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM. *TT | |
| 00200 Feb 2000 | Equipment | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING OR BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE AUDIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS. *TT | |
| 02199 Dec 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT PAN AFTER GASKET REPLACEMENT - REVISED PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| 01499 Nov 1999 | Equipment | VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING OR BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE RADIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS. *TT | |
| 00199 Nov 1999 | Power Train | EXPERIENCING A PING OR CREAK NOISE HEAR FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED. *TT | |
| 01999 Jun 1999 | Equipment | CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT LACK OF HEAT FROM THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0125 PRESENT. *TT | |
| C76 Jun 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | PARTS BULLETIN CONTAINING MICROFICHE CORRECTIONS. *TT | |
| 010699 Jun 1999 | Power Train | INFORMATION ADJUSTING CLUTCH COVER. *TT | |
| 01799 May 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | MOTOR OIL - SAE VISCOSITY GRADE RECOMMENDATION. *TT | |
| 01298 Nov 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS OR AT IDLE. *YC | |
| 00198 Oct 1998 | Power Train | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PING OR CREAK NOISE FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS OR ENGAGING CLUTCH. *TT | |
| 00598 Apr 1998 | Seat Belts | INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC | |
| 00198 Mar 1998 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH HARD TO DISENGAGE. *YC | |
| 00198 Feb 1998 | Visibility | SOME POWER AND MANUAL WINDOWS MAY EXHIBIT SLOW UP/DOWN OPERATION. *YC | |
| 97122800197 Dec 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A THUMP NOISE FROM THE HEATER CORE THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION. *YC | |
| 97083000197 Aug 1997 | Service Brakes | REAR BRAKES GRAB AND SQUEAL AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. *YC | |
| 010/97U May 1997 | Equipment | A/C SYSTEM FILTERING PROCEDURE. *TW | |
| 009/97U May 1997 | Equipment | A/C COMPRESSOR FAILURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT REFRIGERANT LEVEL. *TW | |
| 008/97 May 1997 | Equipment | USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW | |
| 008/97T May 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TEMPERATURE GUAGE FLUCTUATES OR INDICATES HIGH TEMPERATURE. *TW | |
| 007/97T Apr 1997 | Air Bags | PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW | |
| 008/97S Apr 1997 | Structure | REPLACING FRAME RIVETS. *TW | |
| 001/97/3 Apr 1997 | Power Train | PING OR CREAK NOISE FROM DRIVELINE - TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED. *TW | |
| 001/97G Apr 1997 | Electrical System | MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW | |
| 001/97J Apr 1997 | Power Train | PING OR CREAK NOISE FROM DRIVELINE - TRANSMISSION ENGAGED. *TW | |
| 001/97P Mar 1997 | Service Brakes | REAR BRAKE SQUEAL / GRAB. *TW | |
| 007/97S Mar 1997 | Structure | BELT LINE MOLDING CORROSION. *TW | |
| 006/97 Mar 1997 | Electrical System | MIL ILLUMINATION CODE 332 - COLD AMBIENT TEM - NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERN. *TW | |
| 003/97G Jan 1997 | Electrical System | WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW | |
| 001/97U Jan 1997 | Equipment | A/C SPRING LOCK COUPLING CLEANING TIPS. *TW | |
| 001/97M Jan 1997 | Suspension | NEW HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE FOR FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAINTENANCE. *TW | |
| 002/95A Dec 1995 | Wheels | AUTO-LOCKING HUBS DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *SD | |
| 002/95 Sep 1995 | Service Brakes | DRIFT/PULL WHILE BRAKING AND STEERING. *SD | |
| F009/95 Jun 1995 | Electrical System | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILUMINATES - FAULTY CONNECTION ON IGNITION CONTROL MODULE. *TW | |
| F008/95 Jun 1995 | Electrical System | ROUGH IDLE/STALL AFTER COLD START. *TW | |
| F004/95 May 1995 | Engine And Engine Cooling | GROWLING NOISE FROM DASH - DPFE SENSOR NOISE. *TW | |
| F007/95 May 1995 | Electrical System | UNSTABLE IDLE ON COLD START. *TW | |
| G003/95 May 1995 | Electrical System | INTERMITTENT DEAD BATTERY. *TW | |
| F007/95 Apr 1995 | Electrical System | UNKNOWN | |
| N003/95 Mar 1995 | Steering | POOR POWER ASSISTED STEERING IN WET CONDITIONS. *TW | |
| S006/95 Feb 1995 | Seats | PASSENGER SEAT BACK RATTLES. *TW | |
| M001/95 Jan 1995 | Power Train | RATCHETING NOISE FROM AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS. *TW | |
| H001/95 Jan 1995 | Power Train | CREAKING NOISE DURING CLUTCH PEDAL OPERATION. *TW | |
| P008/94 Dec 1994 | Service Brakes | REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. *TW | |
| H002/94 Dec 1994 | Power Train | CREAKING NOISE DURING CLUTCH PEDAL APPLICATION. *TW | |
| S038/94 Nov 1994 | Seat Belts | BELT EXTENDER FOR SEAT BELTS. *TW | |
| S033/94R Nov 1994 | Visibility | REARVIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF. *TW | |
| J003/94 Nov 1994 | Power Train | CREAK NOISE FROM DRIVELINE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED. *TW | |
| P007/94R Oct 1994 | Service Brakes | REAR BRAKE SQUEAL/GRAB. *TW | |
| F004/95 Feb 1994 | Engine And Engine Cooling | GROWLING NOISE FROM DASH - DPFE SENSOR NOISE. *TW |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Read the tire date codes and look for uneven wear.Uneven wear on this vehicle often points back to the suspension. Four different date codes tell their own story.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 4 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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