165 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Buick Regal. Click any complaint to view the full owner description.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 22, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A GUARDRAIL AND WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. SHE THOUGHT THE VEHICLE HAD ANTILOCK BRAKES, BUT REALIZED IT DID NOT AFTER THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE A PERMANENT LABEL TO INDICATE THAT THE VEHICLE HAS ANTILOCK BRAKES SINCE IT IS AN OPTIONAL FEATURE. SHE FURTHER STATED THAT IT COULD CAUSE NUMEROUS FATAL CRASHES BECAUSE THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED A CERTAIN WAY DEPENDING ON THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT SHE HAD ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10255953STRUCTURESeptember 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 BUICK REGAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS ROTTED. SHE WAS FURTHER INFORMED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 49,600.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMarch 28, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 BUICK REGAL WHICH SHE PURCHASED RECENTLY. THE ODOMETER ON THE VEHICLE DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT CLAIMED THAT THE DEALER DID NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLES BEFORE THEY SOLD THEM. THEY REPAIRED THE REAR BRAKES, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT BRAKES, BUT THE BRAKES WERE STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT PASS AN INSPECTION, AND NOW THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE MECHANIC BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE IN THE FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP OR SOMETHING ELSE. THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN OVER, BUT WOULD NOT START. WHEN SHE TRIED TO TURN ON THE IGNITION SHE COULD SMELL GAS FUMES. THE WIRING WAS CUT BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND THE POWER LOCKS DID NOT WORK. THE DEALER REFUSED TO GIVE THE CONTACT THE RECEIPT FOR PARTS PURCHASED TO REPAIR THE BRAKES, AND REFUSED TO MAKE ANY FURTHER REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 155,925 . *AK
STRUCTUREDecember 21, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 97V058000 CONCERNING CRADLE BOLTS. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST CRADLE BOLT SUPPORT. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL. *AK
STRUCTUREOctober 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT CRADLE FRAME DROPPED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULLOVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM
POWER TRAINNovember 26, 2003
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 28, 2003
LTR ON BEHALF OF ELLE KELLY (NJ) CONCERNED THAT SOME 1988-1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA, BUICK REGAL PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS VEHICLES WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES WERE STILL ON THE ROAD. *MR *SCC *JB *JB
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJuly 18, 2003
WOULD HAVE NO REAR SIGNAL LIGHT UNLESS THE SIGNAL SWITCH IS HELD IN A CERTAIN WAY AND POSITION. THIS WOULD ALSO EFFECT THE BRAKE LIGHTS. TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHOW PROPER GEAR WHILE DRIVING. WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH OR MORE, THE GEAR SHOWS IT'S IN REVERSE INSTEAD OF THE DRIVE POSITION.*AK
TIRESJanuary 8, 2003
WHILE IN MOTION THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIGHT FORNT TIRE CAUSING CONSUMER TO CRASH. THIS RESULTED IN CONSUMER SUSTAINING SEVERAL INJURIES. *JG *JB
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10001485FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREMay 22, 2002
FRONT END FRAME SNAPPED, CAUSING IT TO BE TOO MUCH WEIGHT ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION.*AK FRONT CRADLE BOLTS BROKE PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE 00V189000. HOWEVER DEALER WOULD NOT FIX STATING THAT THE FRAME CRADLE WAS BROKE DUE TO RUST (NOT DUE TO THE CRADLE BOLTS) AND DROPPED 2 INCHES CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. IGNITION MODULE AND COIL PACK HAD TO BE REPLACED. FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED TWICE. DOOR HINGE REPLACED TWICE. *TT
SUSPENSIONApril 19, 2002
THE RIGHT REAR STRUT ARM DETACHED FROM THE BODY OF CAR DUE TO CORROSION OF THE FRAME PARTS IT WAS ATTACHED TO. *JG
SUSPENSIONApril 19, 2002
THE RIGHT REAR STRUT ARM DETACHED FROM THE BODY OF CAR DUE TO CORROSION OF THE FRAME PARTS IT WAS ATTACHED TO. *JG
POWER TRAINMarch 12, 2002
DRIVESHAFT WOULD THUMP OR JERK WHEN ENGAGED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 12, 2002
KEY IN THE IGNITION SWTICH WOULD NOT START VEHICLE. KEY WOULD KEEP ON TURNING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 28, 2001
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING PREMATURE WEARING, AND BRAKES TO LOCK. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
TIRESSeptember 18, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT DAMAGING THE FENDER WELL AND SUSPENSION, IT APPEARS THAT THE TREAD CAME OFF CAUSING THE TIRE TO FAIL (COOPER TRENDSETTER TIRE 205.70.14 WITH ONLY 1000 MILES. NLM
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #563116TIRESSeptember 18, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT DAMAGING THE FENDER WELL AND SUSPENSION, IT APPEARS THAT THE TREAD CAME OFF CAUSING THE TIRE TO FAIL (COOPER TRENDSETTER TIRE 205.70.14 WITH ONLY 1000 MILES. NLM
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #563116STRUCTUREJune 25, 2001
RECALL 00V189000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00061/65. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER STATED CANNOT PERFORM RECALL, AND WILL GET BACK IN TOUCH. CONSUMER HEARD NOTHING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 21, 2001
WHILE DRIVING COULD HERE A GRINDING NOISE, AND SMOKE COMING OUT BACK NEAR CALIPER.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 12, 2001
OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO FAULTY CRANKSHAFT. NLM
STRUCTUREFebruary 12, 2001
FAULTY CRADLE BOLTS CAUSE NOISE WHEN THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR AND WHEN GOING AROUND CORNERS, THE RECALL 00V-189 WAS RECEIVED BY THE CONSUMER BUT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. NLM
STRUCTUREDecember 20, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL (00V-189) COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
STRUCTUREOctober 17, 2000
CRADLE BOLTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-189 CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND AND ACCIDENT. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 3, 2000
BRAKE CALIPERS KEEP FAILING PREMATURLEY , CALIPIERS WILL ONLY LAST 1 YEAR. DO NOT LAST THROUGH WINTER, POSSIBLE DUE TO POOR QUALITY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
TIRESSeptember 8, 2000
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH AND VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS TO GETTING AWAY FROM HIM. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL JERKED. RIGHT FRONT TIRES BLEWOUT. THEY WERE FIRESTONE#P, 21570R15. HE CALLED FIRESTONE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 11, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ENGINEMOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION TO FALL. CONSUMER COULD NO LONGER CONTROL STEERING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 1, 2000
REAR CALIPERS FAILED SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 1, 2000
BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 1, 2000
REAR BRAKES FAILED. YH
SUSPENSIONApril 21, 2000
THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, A SQEAKING AND THUMPING NOISE.*AK
STRUCTURENovember 29, 1999
FT BOLTS PULLED THROUGH SUBFRAME (ENGINE CRADLE) LETTING ENGINE FALL TO PAVEMENT AND SEPERATING STEERING SHAFT CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING
Crash reported
NHTSA #715399ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNovember 1, 1999
ONE OF THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS BROKE OFF. AND IF THE OTHER BREAK, THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WILL DROP. FRONT CRADLE BOLTS HAVE BROKEN AND BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
VISIBILITYOctober 15, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT PULL IN FAR ENOUGH FOR GOOD VISIBILITY. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOctober 15, 1999
OIL PAN GASKET IS NOT SUPPORTED ENOUGH/LOOSE.YH
PARKING BRAKEOctober 15, 1999
BRAKE RELEASE CABLE AND HANDLE ARE WEAK. YH
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGOctober 15, 1999
BRAKE LIGHT IN REAR WINDOW HOLDS TO MUCH MOISTURE. YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 30, 1999
UPON STARTING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, HITTING TWO PARKED CARS AND A WALL BEFORE STOPPING WITH THE ENGINE STILL RACING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #849446SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 23, 1999
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES CAR STOPS ON THE FRONT 2 WHEELS ONLY. THE REAR WHEELS KEEP GOING. DEALER REBUILT REAR CALIPERS TWICE, BUT PROBLEM KEEPS REOCCURRING. ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT PARTS KEEP FAILING, MECHANIC SAID IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM. *AK *ML
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 2, 1999
CONSUMER WENT TO PUT HIS KEY IN IGNITION SWITCH TO WARM UP CAR. UPON GETTING INSIDE OF VEHICLE AND PUTTING CAR IN DRIVE, VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND WENT INTO TWO PARKED CARS/ INTO A WALL. ALL THIS TIME DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #846556WHEELSApril 26, 1999
THE STEEL PLATE CONNECTING THE WHEEL TO THE STUDS SEPARATED, ALMOST CAUSING A FATAL ACCIDENT. *AK
STRUCTUREApril 6, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25-30 MPH, FRONT CRADLE BOLTS GAVE WAY, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP AND LOSS OF CONTROL. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL # 97V05800 ON JULY 1, 1997. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK *ML
STEERING,STRUCTUREJanuary 27, 1999
ENGINE ALMOST FELL OUT OF VEHICLE BECAUSE OF CARRIAGE BOLTS PULLING THROUGH. VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER AND WENT INTO A DITCH TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #834108SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 6, 1998
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH REAR BRAKES. CALIPER ASSEMBLY FREEZES UP, WHICH CAUSES THE ROTORS TO RUST. THE DEFECTS ARE DESCRIBED IN INVESTIGATION NUMBERS 1555EA94041 AND 2823PE94063. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNovember 2, 1998
VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND SUDDENLY IN REVERSE CONDITIONS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN INTO GARAGE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
STRUCTURESeptember 29, 1998
RECALL WORK SCHEDULED FOR REAR CRADLE BOLTS, HOWEVER BEFORE REPAIR WORK REAR AND FRONT CRADLE BOLTS FAILED RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WORK DENIED DUE TO FRONT CRADLE BOLTS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NOTICE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAINSeptember 12, 1998
ODOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED.
STRUCTUREMay 20, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #823491SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 15, 1997
UNDER NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, THE BRAKES RESISTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO KEEP ON GOING. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
STRUCTURE,WHEELSNovember 20, 1997
DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO FIX RECALL, IS UNAWARE OF PROBLEM, DID NOT EVEN TRY TO VERIFY IF IT WAS REALLY A RECALL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO COKER BUICK JEEP EAGLE 903-793-4623. *AK *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 18, 1997
POWER BOOSTER FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURY AND DEATH.
1 injury(ies)1 death(s)
NHTSA #524797ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNovember 18, 1997
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT, RECALL ITEM #B97016-S.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 10, 1997
BRAKES CONTINUED TO FAIL RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION, DUE TO FAILURE OF THE VACCUM INTAKE MANIFOLD TO THE COMPRESSOR.
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #524881POWER TRAINOctober 21, 1997
SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS REVERSE, BUT SHOW PARK, SHOWS NEUTRAL AND INDICATOR NEEDLE POINTS TO REVERSE, RESULTING IN A ROLLAWAY AND HITTING THE OWNER, CAUSING INJURIES.
POWER TRAINOctober 21, 1997
VEHICLE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWED PARK HOWEVER VEHICLE BACKED UP PINNED CONSUMER BETWEEN DOOR OF THE VEHICLE AND GARAGE WALL RESULTING IN INJURIES.
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #523710POWER TRAINOctober 16, 1997
THE GAUGE INDICATOR SHOWED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WHEN IT WAS ACTUALLY IN REVERSE. THE DRIVER PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK, GOT OUT WITH ENGINE RUNNING, AND THE VEHICLE BACKED UP AND PINNED DRIVER AGAINST THE DOOR AND THE WALL OF GARAGE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 17, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED SUDDENLY AFTER THE BRAKES WERE RELEASED. ALSO BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
SUSPENSIONAugust 11, 1997
CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #B97016-S, WHICH REFERS TO THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULLING THROUGH THE RETAINERS, CAUSING INSUFFICIENT SUPPORT AND SEPARATION OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FROM THE STEERING GEAR. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM TO OCCUR ON WITH THE REAR BOLT, FEELS RECALL SHOULD BE ON ALL BOLTS.
TIRESAugust 8, 1997
FIRESTONE TIRES FAILED, 3 SEPARATED 1 BLEW OUT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJuly 29, 1997
FUEL GAUGE FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJuly 17, 1997
DUE TO THE CORROSION, CRADLE BOLTS BROKE/LOOSE FROM THEIR RETAINERS AND CAUSED STEERING WHEEL TO FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 13, 1997
THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES CONSTANTLY GO OUT AND DO NOT STOP THE CAR. THE OWNER HAS REPLACED THEM EVERY 15 MONTHS. HE HAS TO CHANGE THE CALIPERS AND ROTORS ALSO. *AK
EQUIPMENTApril 11, 1997
THE CAR FELL OFF THE JACK BENDING THE LATTER IN THE PROCESS AND DAMAGING IT BEYOND REPAIR.
STEERINGMarch 13, 1997
WHEN TRYING TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. REPLACED STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ONCE. *AK
SEAT BELTSDecember 5, 1996
VEHICLE WAS IN A COLLISION AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER, DRIVER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL.. *AK *JB
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #805928STRUCTURENovember 1, 1996
HEADLINER CAME OFF. (2ND VEHICLE ON 601895)
VISIBILITYNovember 1, 1996
POWER WINDOW INOPERATIVE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 30, 1996
PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS, CAUSING VIBRATION; ALSO, FRONT BRKES WARPED CAUSED BY OVERHEATING AND CALIPERS FAILED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 21, 1996
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
STRUCTURESeptember 30, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGES ARE CORRODED (RUSTED) AND PASSENGER'S SIDE CAN'T OPEN BECAUSE OF THE RUST . *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 6, 1996
REAR BRAKES RUSTED/STICK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 6, 1996
BRAKE PADS/CALIPERS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 6, 1996
BRAKE PADS/CALIPERS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 6, 1996
ROTORS RESURFACED.
WHEELSJune 4, 1996
RECALL RELATED 94V041001, WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED, NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 10, 1996
REAR BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR TO FRONT BRAKES. *DSH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 11, 1996
THE REAR CALIPERS ARE CORRODED AND IT CAUSES THE FRONT BRAKES ONLY TO STOP THE CAR WHICH INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 10, 1996
FAILURE ON THE REAR DISC BRAKES CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKE PE94-063. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 2, 1996
ROTORS WARPED/RUSTED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 2, 1996
CALIPERS PISTONS STUCK. *SD
STRUCTUREMarch 18, 1996
MOUNTS RUSTED, ENGINE AND FRAME ARE HANGING OUT FROM UNDER VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTSFebruary 29, 1996
SEAT BELT BUCKLES BROKEN, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT TO BUCKLE THEM. *DSH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 26, 1996
ALL FOUR BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 20, 1996
VEHICLE ACCELERATES FROM SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN WITH FOOT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN ENGAGING IN DRIVE POSITION, ALMOST RAN OVER THE OWNER. TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #979412SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 20, 1996
VEHICLE ACCELERATES FROM SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN WITH FOOT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN ENGAGING IN DRIVE POSITION, ALMOST RAN OVER THE OWNER. TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #979412SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 31, 1996
REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY HANGS UP. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 27, 1996
REAR CALIPERS FAILED DUE TO LOCKED UP CALIPER SLIDE. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 25, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE CUT OFF CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 25, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE CUT OFF CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJanuary 13, 1996
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CONTACTS BURNT. *DSH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 30, 1995
THE FRONT BRAKE WAS REPLACED SEVEN AND FOUR ON THE REAR AND HAD ROTOR AND CAILPER REPLACED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 30, 1995
THE FRONT BRAKE WAS REPLACED SEVEN AND FOUR ON THE REAR AND HAD ROTOR AND CAILPER REPLACED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 18, 1995
EA94-041 ACTIVE, CORROSION OF REAR DISC BRAKES, CAUSING LOCK UP OF REAR BRAKES, REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS AND REAR BRAKE PADS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 18, 1995
EA94-041 ACTIVE, CORROSION OF REAR DISC BRAKES, CAUSING LOCK UP OF REAR BRAKES, REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS AND REAR BRAKE PADS. TT
WHEELSSeptember 18, 1995
RECEIVED RECALL ON TIRE #94V041002 CONSUMER ALREADY HAD THAT PROBLEM . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 8, 1995
REAR BARKE CALIPER FREEZES UP, AND THEN THE ROTOR CORRODED, RESULTING IN STOPPING PROBLEM, REPLACE CALIPER/ROTORS/SLIDER IN CALIPERS ABOUT 3 TIMES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 8, 1995
REAR BARKE CALIPER FREEZES UP, AND THEN THE ROTOR CORRODED, RESULTING IN STOPPING PROBLEM, REPLACE CALIPER/ROTORS/SLIDER IN CALIPERS ABOUT 3 TIMES. TT
VISIBILITYSeptember 1, 1995
THE GASKET AROUND THE WINDSHEILD WAS PUT IN WRONG WHICH LETS WATER SEEP IN AND THE RUST THE FRAME; IT EXPANDS AND CRACKS THE WINDSHEILD. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 31, 1995
FRONT BRAKES LOCKS UP WHEN APPLIED; BRAKES DRAG; REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN 2 YEARS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 14, 1995
THE CAR HAS DISC BRAKES AND THE CALIPERS AND ROTORS KEEP FAILING AND THE BRAKES DO NOT STOP THE CAR AND HAS CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash reported
NHTSA #970385SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 14, 1995
THE CAR HAS DISC BRAKES AND THE CALIPERS AND ROTORS KEEP FAILING AND THE BRAKES DO NOT STOP THE CAR AND HAS CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash reported
NHTSA #970385SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 9, 1995
THE REAR DISC BRAKES ARE CORRODED. THEY HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY HAVE LOCKED UP AND FROZE ON ONE COMPLETE SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 28, 1995
CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES, DRAGGING OF PADS, MAKING LOUD NOISE WHEN BRAKING. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 27, 1995
BRAKES PULSATE/ROTORS REPLACED.*SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 5, 1995
PE94-063 ACTIVE, BRAKE FAILURE CORROSION OF THE REAR DISC BRAKES IN FOR REAR SLIDERS, PADS REPLACE, CALIPERS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 5, 1995
PE94-063 ACTIVE, BRAKE FAILURE CORROSION OF THE REAR DISC BRAKES IN FOR REAR SLIDERS, PADS REPLACE, CALIPERS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 23, 1995
CORRODED REAR BRAKES, CALIPERS ARE RUSTED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 8, 1995
THE SUSPENSION DON'T RIDE RIGHT AND THE REAR BRAKE ARE CORRODED. TT
SUSPENSIONJune 8, 1995
THE SUSPENSION DON'T RIDE RIGHT AND THE REAR BRAKE ARE CORRODED. TT
SEAT BELTSJune 5, 1995
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS COME OVER NECK AREA INSTEAD OF CHEST, NEEDS TO REDESIGNED FOR SHORTER ADULTS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 3, 1995
THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW DIDN'T WORK WHEN DRIVING DOWN A HILL APPLIED THE BRAKE CAR VIBRATE LOOK AT THE REAR BRAKE AND IT WAS CORRODED . TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 3, 1995
THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW DIDN'T WORK WHEN DRIVING DOWN A HILL APPLIED THE BRAKE CAR VIBRATE LOOK AT THE REAR BRAKE AND IT WAS CORRODED . TT
SEAT BELTSMay 23, 1995
SEAT BELT BUCKLE CRACKED, TAPE IS HOLDING IT TOGETHER. TT
POWER TRAINMay 15, 1995
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 12, 1995
REAR BRAKES DON'T CONTACT DISC W/RUST ENTIRELY COVERING SYSTEM. NEW DISC AND ROTORS ARE NECESSARY WITH PRESSURE PUT ONTO FRONT BRAKES. PLEASE DESCCRIBE DETAILS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 10, 1995
HAD BRAKE LINING CHANGE FOUND THAT ROTORS AND DISC BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. TT
VISIBILITYApril 26, 1995
HEATER FAILED TWICE. *DSH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 20, 1995
FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 20, 1995
REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED DUE TO RUST. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 17, 1995
REAR BRAKE SYSTEM CORRODED. *SKD
TIRESApril 13, 1995
GOODYEAR TIRES WORN PREMATURELY. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 13, 1995
LEFT REAR CALIPER FROZE, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR ON REAR ROTORS AND PADS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 31, 1995
NOISY REAR BRAKES AFTER THREE REPAIRS. *AW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 31, 1995
FRONT BRAKES REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 27, 1995
WARPED FRONT/REAR PADS AND ROTORS, CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING.. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 27, 1995
THE BRAKE CALIPER DON'T HAVE SLIDER. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 22, 1995
EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH REAR DISC ROTORS/PADS/CALIPERS, IN FOR REPAIR CORROSION OF CALIPERS, PE94-063 ACTIVE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 21, 1995
THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE WAS CORRODED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 21, 1995
THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE WAS CORRODED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 21, 1995
THE REAR DISC BRAKE CORRODED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 17, 1995
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS/ROTORS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 16, 1995
EXPERIENCE CORROSION OF REAR BRAKES DRAGS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, REPLACEMENT PARTS CALIPERS AND DISC PADS AND DRUMS, AND ROTORS REPAIRED 8 TIMES, PE94-063.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 16, 1995
EXPERIENCE CORROSION OF REAR BRAKES DRAGS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, REPLACEMENT PARTS CALIPERS AND DISC PADS AND DRUMS, AND ROTORS REPAIRED 8 TIMES, PE94-063.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 16, 1995
REAR BRAKE CALIPER PINS/SLEEVES FROZE,CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. TT
SEAT BELTSMarch 16, 1995
REPLACED FRONT SHOULDER GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT NUTS. *AK
SEAT BELTSMarch 16, 1995
REPLACED ALL 4 STEEL WHEELS DUE TO CRACKS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 16, 1995
REPLACED REAR BRAKE PADS DUE TO LINING MATERIAL SEPARATING FROM METAL BACKING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 16, 1995
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS/ROTORS RUSTED, CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. *AW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 15, 1995
BRAKES CONSTANTLY WEAR DOWN. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 14, 1995
REAR BRAKE CALIPER CLOSED UP ON PADS NOTICE METAL TO METAL SOUND. HEAT DESTROYED ROTORS ON DRIVERS SIDE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 14, 1995
EGR VALVE/MAP UNIT FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 14, 1995
BRAKE CALIPERS/PINS/BUSHINGS/PADS REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 14, 1995
OIL PAN GASKET FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMarch 14, 1995
FUEL PUMP FAILED. *SKD
POWER TRAINMarch 14, 1995
NEUTRAL SWITCH FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 14, 1995
COMPUTER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 14, 1995
REAR BRAKES FROZEN DUE TO RUST. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 13, 1995
VEHICLES BRAKING SYSTEM HAVE TO CONSTANTLY HAVE ROTORS AND PADS FIXED EVERY MONTH. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 8, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED REAR DISC BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN UPON APPLYING BRAKE, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, NO PRIOR WARNING. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 7, 1995
REPLACEMENT OF REAR CALIPERS DUE TO RUST, RESULTING IN LOCKUP. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 7, 1995
CORRODED DISC BRAKES, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 7, 1995
REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS MAY BE CAUSED BY REAR DISC CORROSION. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 6, 1995
CORRODED DISC BRAKES CAUSING, REDUCTION IN BRAKING ABILITY. REPAIRED 3 TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 6, 1995
CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES, REPLACED TWICE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 6, 1995
REAR BRAKE CORROSION FAILURE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERMarch 6, 1995
GAS GAUGE READING INACCURATE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 6, 1995
BRAKE ROTORS/PADS/CALIPERS REPLACED. *SKD
POWER TRAINMarch 6, 1995
NOISY TRANSMISSION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 27, 1995
CORRODED REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKES. TT
POWER TRAINFebruary 21, 1995
NOISY TRANSMISSION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 21, 1995
REAR BRAKES CORRODED/CALIPERS RUSTED/ROTORS WARPED, PE94-038 ACTIVE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERFebruary 21, 1995
GAS GUAGE FAILED, GIVING INACCURATE READING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 3, 1995
REAR CALIPERS LOCKED UP, LEAKED AND/OR CORRODED, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 19, 1995
VEHICLE STALLED;UPON RESTARTING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #480545SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 26, 1994
REAR CALIPER SLIDE PINS BIND, CAUSING LOSS OF REAR BRAKES/FRONT BRAKES TO BE OVERTAXED AND WEAR PREMATURELY. *SKD
POWER TRAINJuly 29, 1994
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR FELL OFF, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FAILING. *DH