1986 MERKUR XR4TI User Comment / Complaint

There is gas leaking from the fuel lines onto the motor. dealer has vehicle.  view

Ea94038, abs braking system failure; when applying the brakes during an emergency stopping situation, the brake pedal goes to floor and noise comes from the system. this happens during any type of weather conditions. the problem has been reported to the dealership.  view

Owner noticed that most of the time the light on the radio clock and cd player does not light up. the light stays off for weeks at a time. the radio and cd player continue to work, but there is no indication of this. the dealer is aware of this problem. the problem has not been corrected.  view

The vehicle was in a head-on collision with a truck that hit vehicle at 50mph, and neither driver's nor passenger's airbags deployed. car is totaled.  view

Engine suddenly started "burning" oil, then lost power and then started smoking; mechanic claims valve gasket, valve sleeves, water pump and timing chain must be replaced at cost of $3,000, despite company's claim that the motors last 250,000 to 300,000 miles; can't guarantee that this will fix the problem. rebuilt engine will cost $10,000. electrical problem is short in driver's side power window that causes fuses to burn out. mechanic can't find the problem. in addition, trip odometer stopped working.  view

Engine suddenly started "burning" oil, then lost power and then started smoking; mechanic claims valve gasket, valve sleeves, water pump and timing chain must be replaced at cost of $3,000, despite company's claim that the motors last 250,000 to 300,000 miles; can't guarantee that this will fix the problem. rebuilt engine will cost $10,000. electrical problem is short in driver's side power window that causes fuses to burn out. mechanic can't find the problem. in addition, trip odometer stopped working.  view

Owner has had vehicle for 2 yrs and the following items have been replaced: spark plub wire, 2 spark plugs, 3 oxygen sensors, egr valve, controller, pcm/vcm, front rotors, all new brakes, universal joint, fuel injector, abs computer, 4 new tires, new battery, and new starter. vehicle has also had 3 recall notices.  view

Dealer did not warn my 4'11", 100lb wife of dangers of air bag due to her size. dealer was aware of wife neck problem. the passenger required brain surgery following accident. despite repeated attempts dealer will not respond.  view

Dealer did not warn my 4'11", 100lb wife of dangers of air bag due to her size. dealer was aware of wife neck problem. the passenger required brain surgery following accident. despite repeated attempts dealer will not respond.  view

Advised crank angle sensor failed and required full distributor replacement. nissan would not cover any of replacement cost because vehicle has 77800 miles routine service was not nissan dealer. nissan service departments (6 locations) advise this is premature failure of component.  view