144 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Click any complaint to view the full owner description.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMApril 15, 2014
1989 CUTLASS CALIAS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WHILE TRAVELING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HER HUSBAND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AND HIT A MEDIAN. THE CONSUMER WASN'T DRIVING VERY FAST. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. *JB
Crash reported
NHTSA #10579755STEERINGJune 12, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID AND THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND PAID TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. ONCE HE LEFT THE MECHANIC, THE FAILURE RECURRED. HE IS PLANNING TO RETURN TO THE STATE CERTIFIED MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 200,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 4, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S RESIDENCE. *AK THE LIGHT DEVICE FLASHED RED/GREEN BEFORE GOING DEAD ON A STEEP HILL AND OR DANGEROUS CURVE. THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THEN THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT THROUGH A FENCE. *SC *JB
Crash reported
NHTSA #10071781SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 2, 2003
LTR FM SEBASTIAN SCOLLO (CT) REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN HIS ATTEMPTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR BRAKE REPAIRS ON HIS 1989 GM OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME.*MR CONSUMER IS ASKING TO BE REIMBURSED FOR BRAKE REPAIRS.*TS *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 20, 2003
WHEN DRIVING 70MPH A FIRE STARTED IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #10034274SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 8, 2002
REAR BRAKES LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AKTHIS DEFECT HAPPENS ONCE EVERY YEAR. *JG
Crash reported
NHTSA #8013460STRUCTUREJune 26, 2002
RIGHT SIDE OF SUBFRAME DROPPED WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
TIRES,WHEELSMay 17, 2002
WHILE IN MOTION, CONSUMER HEARD A THUMPING NOISE, ASSUMING A TIRE HAD GONE FLAT, PULLED OVER TO CHECK BUT NOTHING WAS FOUND. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION, FIGHTING TO KEEP VEHICLE IN CONTROL, CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET OVER, FINDING THE WHEEL, TIRE AND LUG NUTS HAD COME COMPLETELY OFF OF VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *JG
STRUCTUREApril 11, 2002
NHTSA RECALL 00 V 189 000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00065-S/CRABLE BOLTS: DEALER: KING OROURKE CADILLAC OLDSMOBILE; LYNBROOK,NY; PHONE# 516/593-6420 REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE STRUCTURE AROUND CRADLE BOLTS HAVE SEVERELY RUSTED OUT. DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER TO REPLACE THAT STRUCTURE BEFORE RECALL REPAIRS COULD BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
STRUCTUREOctober 14, 2001
RECALL WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY. REPAIRS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER DEALERSHIP DISTRICT MANAGER REFUSES TO REPAIR CAR. CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND THEY TRIED TO GET THE DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR. MANAGER IS STATING THAT YES THE RECALL STATES THAT THE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE FRAME BUT SAYS THAT THE FRAME PULLED FROM THE BOLTS. COPY OF PAPER FROM SAME DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE FRAME. DEALERSHIP MADE ME DRIVE CAR OFF OF THEIR LOT IN AN UNDRIVABLE CONDITION WITHOUT ADVISING ME THAT IT COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. GENERAL MOTORS SUGGESTED THAT I CONTACT YOU REGARDING THIS MATTER. THEY ALSO AGREE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS THE REASON FOR THE RECALL. NOW THE ENGINE HAS TILTED TO THE SIDE OF THE RIGHT FRAME AND EARL OLSMOBILE REFUSES TO TRY TO REPAIR THE RECALL ON WARRENTED PARTS.*AK
TIRESSeptember 25, 2001
CARRY 35 LBS. PRESSURE, TIRE HAD SLOW LEAK, TOOK TO DEALER, LEAK IN SIDEWALL OF TIRE, HAD NEVER RAN TIRE LOW, WAS ON RIGHT REAR, SO DID NOT HIT CURB OR ANYTHING ELSE IN ROAD. TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: AMN509 TIRESIZE: 18575R14)
TIRESJuly 10, 2001
LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE, P185/75R14 M+S, EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL, CONSUMER PAID FULL PRICE FOR ANOTHER REPLACEMENT TIRE. *ET
STRUCTUREJune 20, 2001
PRIOR TO RECALL (97V-058) WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION THE FRAME CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. *YH
STRUCTUREJune 20, 2001
PRIOR TO RECALL (97V-058) WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION THE FRAME CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. *YH
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 15, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 25MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS WENT OUT. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS. POPPED HOOD, AND SAW FIRE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. *AK CONSUMER STATES STEERING COLUMN IS THE COMPONENT THAT FAILED. *SLC
Fire reported
NHTSA #890505FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMay 31, 2001
THE FUEL SYSTEM/TANK FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE, CAUSING SEVERAL INJURIES. NLM
Fire reported5 injury(ies)
NHTSA #561385STRUCTUREFebruary 12, 2001
CRADLE BOLTS ROTTED OUT AND MOTOR DROPPED TO THE GROUND, LOST ALL CONTROL OF STEERING, DRIVER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT WHEN THIS HAPPENED, VEHICLE RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM (00V-189), OWNER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS MADE TO VEHICLE. CJ
STRUCTUREDecember 12, 2000
HAD RECEIVED RECALL 00V189000/ ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS & CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND TOOK VEHICLE FOR RECALL REPAIRS. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. LATER IN THE DAY, PROBLEM WITH CRADLE BOLTS REAPPEARED. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT CRADLE BOLTS WOULD BE REPAIRED, BUT NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE DONE TO MOTOR. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 3, 2000
BRAKE PAD AND ROTORS RESURFACED, THE REAR BRAKES WERE JUST REPLACED APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO. *CJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNovember 3, 2000
APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS AGO, ELECTRONIC DASHBOARD BEGAN FLASHING, SOMETIMES GOING TOTALLY BLACK, WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE SPEED, AMOUNT OF GAS, MILEAGE, ETC. *CJ
TIRESOctober 27, 2000
DUE TO INFORMATION HEARD ABOUT TIRES CONSUMER WAS CHECKING THEM & NOTICED ALL 4 TIRES HAD CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL. 2 FRONT TIRES HAD CRACKS ON INSIDE OF THE TREAD.*AK
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOctober 13, 2000
ENGINE JUST TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING...SEVERAL TIMES AT HIGH SPEEDS...LOOSES STEERING, BRAKES...SEVERAL NEAR COLLISIONS. DEALERS & REPAIR SHOPS CAN NEVER DUPLICATE OR IDENTIFY A PROBLEM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 2, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSeptember 14, 2000
FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGED. *AK
TIRESSeptember 11, 2000
THE FIRESTONE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURES, THE TIRE PEELED OFF TREAD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID OFF THE ROAD, INJURY TO CONSUMER. *MJS
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #554482SUSPENSIONJune 2, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 30MPH HEARD A SNAP AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO STEERING FAILURE. IT WAS HARD TO VEER ACROSS THREE LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC BEFORE HITTING A CURB. AT THAT TIME CAR STOPPED. CONSUMER SAID WASHER DETERIORATED. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #862965SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 27, 2000
DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE LINE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, CLAMP HAS RUBBED A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 20, 2000
BRAKES STOPSSOMETIMES. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE PEDALS GOES TO THE FLOOR AND BOUNCES BACK UP. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 14, 2000
WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP, A GREAT AMOUNT OF FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP, ALSO, FRONT CALIPERS WORK , AND REAR CALIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE ,CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS A NUMBER OF TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 29, 1999
BRAKE ROTORS ON BOTH SIDES SEPARATED FROM THEMSELVES AT THE THINNEST PART OF THE CASTING. EACH SIDE FAILED AT DIFFERENT TIMES BUT BRAKING WAS SEVERELY AFFECTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 2, 1999
NO SUMMARY
UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 15, 1999
A VEHICLE COLLISION CAUSED CONSUMERTO LOSE THREE TIPS ON FINGERS. BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER'S HAND WENT OVER AND THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #850821ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 23, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ALONG TA ROAD THE DASHBOARD WILL GO OUT COMPLETELY, CAUSING LOSS OF SPEEDOMETER/FUEL INDICATOR, AND ODOMETER.CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
SEAT BELTSJuly 28, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT TEN MILES PER HOUR VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT FLIPPED THE CUTLASS ON ITS SIDE, CAUSING THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT TO RELEASE ON IMPACT, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Crash reported3 injury(ies)
NHTSA #843626SERVICE BRAKES, AIRJune 17, 1999
NO SUMMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMay 10, 1999
HEATER COIL MODULE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEM,POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 10, 1999
ENGINE FAILED. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 10, 1999
WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF IT MAY NOT START AGAIN LIKE THE BATTERY HAS NO CHARGE, THE HEATER COIL MODULE HAVE BEEN CHANGED BUT STILL SEEMS TO HAPPEN. *ET
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMay 8, 1999
THIS VEHICLE CONSTANTLY HESITATES, MISFIRES,AND TODAY IT BACKFIRED FOR THE FIRST TIME. WHEN YOU TURN OFF THE CAR YOU CAN SMELL A THE FUEL OUT OF THE EXHAUST . THIS PROBLEM IS NOT INTERMITTENT IT IS CONSTANT AND I FEEL IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE EMISSIONS ON THIS CAR . I WENT TO AN OLDMOBILE DEALERSHIP TO ASK ABOUT RECALLS . THEY SAID THERE WERE NONE, HOWEVER , IN A CONSUMER REPORTS BOOK I AM READING IT USES THE SAME CAR AS MINE FOR AN EXAMPLE OF A VEHICLE WITH A EXHAUST EMISSIONS RECALL. THE REAR BRAKES HAD A 10 POINT REAR BRAKE JOB CONSISTING OF NEW CYLINDERS ,HARDWARE, DRUMS TURNED AND NEW PADS. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE IN GOOD REPAIR. YET IT SEEMS THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT STOPPING THE CAR EFFECTIVELY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 16, 1999
ACCIDENTAL FIRE IN PARKED RUNNING CAR IN OUTSIDE LOT, TOXIC FIRE CAUSED CARBON MONOXIDE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM ENGINE, OCCUPANT AQUIRED BURNS ON 27% OF HIS BODY (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT, CLIENT DECEASED).
Fire reported1 death(s)
NHTSA #545034ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITYJanuary 15, 1999
WATER IS GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE, AND CONSUMER CAN'T FIND WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. ALSO, WHEN USING THE HEAT, THE SMELL IS REAL BAD AND IS COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW. VEHICLE IS STALLING, AND DRIVER HAS TO PUT FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE NOT TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 9, 1999
HORN PAD, BOTH HORNS AND FUSE REPLACED BECAUSE HORN KEEPS SHORTING.
STEERING,POWER TRAINDecember 17, 1998
STEERING COLLAPSED IN CONSUMER'S LAP WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, IGNITION AUTOMATIC SWITCH TURNED ITSELF OFF. *AK
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDecember 2, 1998
RECALL # 97V058000 GM/REAR CRADLE BOLTS; VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER RECALL IN JULY OF 1998. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 3 MPH AND COMING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ON THE EVE OF THANKSGIVING, THE ENGINE FELL OUT OF VEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJuly 29, 1998
BRAKE SWITCH GETS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT PREVENTING BRAKE LIGHTS FROM WORKING AS WELL AS CRUISE CONTROL. (QCAW)
SUSPENSIONJuly 16, 1998
RECALL WORK CONCERNING THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.(MOUNTS)
PARKING BRAKEApril 8, 1998
WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS ADJUSTED , IT WILL NOT HOLD WHEN POWER IS APPLIED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 13, 1998
ENGINE STALLS CONTINUOUSLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 18, 1997
BRAKE CABLE FAILS DUE TO RUSTING ON A REGULAR BASIS CAUSING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STICK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 20, 1997
LEFT REAR ABS BRAKES LOCKE DUP SIX TIMES. ALSO REPLACED CALIPERS/PADS AND ROTORS. *AK
STRUCTURESeptember 26, 1997
THE FRONT CRADLE BOLTS WHICH HOLD THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION HAVE DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND ALSO THE CRADLE ASSEMBLY IS RUSTED, CAUSING A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE COLLISION TO OCCUR. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 4, 1997
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED.
SUSPENSIONSeptember 3, 1997
LOWER STRUT BEARING FAILS WITH VEHICLE STAYING IN EITHER POSITION ONCE THE STEERING IS TURNED TOWARD THAT DIRECTION. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE THE RECALL FOR REAR CRADLE BOLT WAS REPAIRED. *AK
SEAT BELTSJuly 22, 1997
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS SNAPPED INTO RECEPTICAL, BECAME INOPERATIVE. CAUSE: IMPROPER RESTRAINT OF SEAT BELT SYSTEM. OWNER HAS DEFECTIVE SEAT BELTS AND THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. *AK
SUSPENSIONJuly 16, 1997
CRADLE BOLTS: RECEIVED NOTICE FROM MANUFACTURER FOR THE CRADLE BOLTS. CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IN JUNE, AND THEY DID NOT HAVE PARTS. HAS CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS AND THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS. TRIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IN JULY, AND THEY STILLDON'T HAVE THE PARTS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL HAVE THEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 7, 1997
REAR BRAKE ROTORS CORRODED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 23, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION TWICE, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMay 22, 1997
COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS ENGINE PERFORMANCE FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 18, 1997
ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 18, 1997
HORN GOES OFF BY ITSELF DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS, AND BATTERY WENT DEAD DUE TO HORN BLOWING ALL NIGHT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 11, 1997
VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD WHILE STOPPING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 3, 1997
HEAD GASKET LEAKS AND HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 26, 1997
THE CRADLE MOUNTS THAT SUPPORT THE ENGINE ON THE RIGHT SIDE BECAME RUSTED. THIS CONDITION ALLOWED THE ENGINE TO DROP ON THAT SIDE WHILE DRIVING. PROBLEM REPAIRED BY MECHANIC. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 19, 1997
BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 19, 1997
BRAKE PADS REPLACED.
PARKING BRAKEFebruary 19, 1997
REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 19, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 19, 1997
WIRING HARNESS REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 15, 1997
IGNITION MODULE REPLACED.
SUSPENSIONFebruary 15, 1997
STRUTS REPLACED.
PARKING BRAKEFebruary 15, 1997
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 15, 1997
WATER PUMP REPLACED.
SUSPENSIONFebruary 15, 1997
COIL PACK REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 15, 1997
ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO RUSTED WASHERS.
STRUCTUREDecember 19, 1996
FAULTY RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 24, 1996
WHEN APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. *AK
STEERINGOctober 21, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE, COULDN'T TURN STEERING WHEEL, WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE; LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT; SPEED 40 TO 45 MPH. *AK
STEERING,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURESeptember 30, 1996
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT , THE SEAT BELT IS WRAPPED AROUND THE LEVER, CAUSING THE SEATBACK TO RECLINE TO THE REST POSITION.*AK *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 15, 1996
REAR BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR TO FRONT BRAKES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 8, 1996
FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THE BRAKE SHOES AND PADS ARE WEARING TO OFTEN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 16, 1996
EXPERIENCING BRAKE LOCK UP EVERY SIX MONTHS. BRAKES ARE RUSTING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMay 3, 1996
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE CUT OFF.PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 20, 1996
THE REAR DISC BRAKES ARE RUSTING AND NOW THEY WILL NOT STOP THE CAR AT ALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELTSJanuary 19, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN. SEAT BELT DOES NOT STAY FASTENED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SEATSDecember 27, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TRACK BROKE WHILE DRIVING; SEAT HAD ROCKING LIKE MOTION; AT THIS TIME, CAUSE UNKNOWN. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDecember 19, 1995
ENGINE CUTS OFF AFTER DRIVING 30 OR MORE MILES, SPEEDS 50 MPH; NO WARNING; CAUSE UNKNOWN. TT
SEAT BELTSDecember 8, 1995
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT TIGHTEN UP ON DRIVER SIDE OR PASSENGER SIDE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 29, 1995
THE REAR BRAKES OF THE CAR DO NOT WORK. TT CONSUMER STATES CALIPERS SEIZE AND CAUSE SMOKE AND ODOR, ROTORS RUST, BECAUSE OF FAULTY REAR BRAKES THERE IS MUCH STRESS TO THE FRONT BRAKES, CONSUMER HAS TO CLEAN AND LUBRICATE SLIDES EVERY 3 TO 6 MONTHS AND REPLACE SLIDES, ROTORS, PADS, AND CALIPERS FREQUENTLY IN ORDER TO KEEP REAR BRAKES WORKING. *SLC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESNovember 22, 1995
WHEN DRIVING SOMETIME THE REAR HATCH LATCH CAME OPEN. TT
PARKING BRAKENovember 6, 1995
THE PARKING BRAKES ARE NOT HOLDING. TT CONSUMER STATES IT IS A PUMP BRAKE AND MOST TIMES IT DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE PUMPED WITH FOOT, IF IT DOES ENGAGE, QUITE OFTEN IT CAN BE HEARD WHEN IT IS RELEASED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLAMMED.*JB
SEAT BELTSOctober 23, 1995
THE REAR SEATBELT PLASTIC PIECE AROUND IT IS BROKEN AND THE SEAT POPS OPEN. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 26, 1995
ABS: SIX MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, BRAKE SYSTEM WENT; CONTINUED TO GO OUT EVERY 6,000 TO 7,000 MILES; ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON, FOLLOWED BY NO BRAKING POWER. TT
SEAT BELTSSeptember 22, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 15, 1995
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. TT
SEAT BELTSSeptember 6, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BUCKLE HAS FALLEN APART, CANNOT USE BELT. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 29, 1995
THE CAR STOPPED AFTER IT JUMPED A COUPLE OF TIMES. REPLACED IGNITION MODULE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 24, 1995
FRONT/REAR BRAKES CALIPERS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 24, 1995
FRONT/REAR BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *DSH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 3, 1995
CORROSION OF REAR DISC BRAKES , REAR BRAKE ARE FROZEN, REPLACE FRONT DISC PADS AND ROTORS. TT
SEAT BELTSJuly 12, 1995
BOTH FRONT SEAT BUCKLE TRIM AROUND THE RED BUTTON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEATBELT BUCKLE CAME OFF, ALLOW BUTTON TO DISENGAGE WITH JUST A LITTLE FORCE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 19, 1995
EA94-041 ACTIVE, CORROSION OF THE REAR DISC SLIDE CAUSING LOCKUP. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 14, 1995
THE REAR CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND ALL THE BRAKING GOES TO THE FRONT BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS ARE CORRODED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 14, 1995
REPLACED REAR PADS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 14, 1995
RESURFACED ROTORS. *AK
SEAT BELTSJune 5, 1995
SEAT BELT LATCH CASE BROKEN. *SD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 5, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL INOPERABLE. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 5, 1995
ALTERNATOR REPLACED THREE TIMES. *SD
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJune 5, 1995
BRAKES LIGHT/SWITCH REPLACED. *SD
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESJune 5, 1995
HOOD LATCH BROKEN. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJune 2, 1995
GAS TANK LEAKS. *AK
POWER TRAINJune 2, 1995
SPEEDOMETER FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMay 18, 1995
AFTER TRAVELING TWO TO THREE HOURS ONE HUNDRED MILES VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC. TT
POWER TRAINMay 18, 1995
TRANSMISSION SEALS LEAKING. *AK
SUSPENSIONMay 18, 1995
MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 8, 1995
BRAKE PROBLEMS. *AK
SUSPENSIONApril 5, 1995
SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BOUNCE WHILE DRIVING. *AW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 3, 1995
CORRODED REAR DISC, CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 3, 1995
DURING BRAKE APPLICATION REAR BRAKES MAKE A DRAGGING SOUND. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 29, 1995
REAR DISC BRAKES CORRODED AND DETERIORATED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 23, 1995
CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES, REBUILT CALIPERS, INSTALL NEW PADS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 23, 1995
REAR CALIPERS RUSTED, CAUSING REAR BRAKE FAILURE, PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 21, 1995
CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 21, 1995
FRONT ROTORS WARPED/REAR CALIPERS SEIZED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 21, 1995
REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED (6) TIMES FROM RUSTED CALIPERS TO BRAKE SHOES LOCKING. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 21, 1995
CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 14, 1995
CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 14, 1995
HAD PROBLEM WITH CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES AND CALIPERS, ALSO REPLACED REAR BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 13, 1995
WARPED REAR BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 8, 1995
NO RESPONSE FROM THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM. PLUNGERS CORRODED. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 6, 1995
PRESS ON GAS PEDAL VEHICLES REVOLUTION PER MINUTE INCREASES TO 3000 AND WHEEL SQUEALS. TT
WHEELSMarch 6, 1995
PRESS ON GAS PEDAL VEHICLES REVOLUTION PER MINUTE INCREASES TO 3000 AND WHEEL SQUEALS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 6, 1995
REAR DISC BRAKE CORROSION DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SEAL. TT |
VISIBILITYMarch 2, 1995
PASSENGER WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE CAR IN MOTION. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
PARKING BRAKEFebruary 24, 1995
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD AT PUMP LEVER. *SKD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 24, 1995
USE OF CRUISE CONTROL BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES CAUSES VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 21, 1995
CORROSION ON REAR CALIPERS, RESULTING IN SEIZING OF CALIPERS TWICE, ALSO REPLACED ROTOR/PADS ON REAR BRAKES. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 21, 1995
ECM SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 21, 1995
IDLE SPEED CONTROL VALVE FAILED, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
SEAT BELTSFebruary 15, 1995
REAR SEATBELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETAIN CARSEAT. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 25, 1995
COMPUTER REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 25, 1995
EGR VALVE REPLACED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJanuary 25, 1995
FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 25, 1995
OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 25, 1995
WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING FIRE. *SKD
Fire reported
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