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1994 MERCURY ZEPHYR User Comment / Complaint
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1994 MERCURY ZEPHYR User Comment / Complaint
1995-10-17 Denair, CA
Rental vehicle, while driving rear left a frame broke while driving. tt rental company stated this failure occurred due to something being hit, however consumer states they did not hit anything.
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1996-02-29 Columbus, OH
Park brake cable failed.
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2002-01-07 Streetman, TX
Vehicle caught on fire after vehicle heated up, consumer pulled over, and turned off vehicle, but it caught on fire. had not contacted dealer.
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2001-12-19 Willis, VA
I have been having a problem with my safety belt harness for several months now. i feel this is a safety hazard. when i start to latch my seat belt on the drivers side it will twist and i have to get out of the car and help it retracked. sometimes it won't retrack properly and i have to wear it as is. when the belt isn't like it should be and if i apply my brakes to suddenly stop it won't catch like a seat belt is supposed to. i made an appointment on 12/18/2001 to have this problem fix and the dealership said it was checked and was found to be in normal operation. my car did not do this until a couple of months ago. i know this is not normal and i feel it is a major safety hazzard. i am a faithful seatbelt wearer and i feel very uncomfortable wearing this one. i understand that your company doesn't get in the affairs of the customer and the dealer; however this isn't the first time my car hasn't been worked on due to them not finding anything. i strongly feel that this isn't the way all ford vehicles are structured. if that were true i would have had trouble with it a year ago not one year and 6 months later. i do not wish to cause problems for the dealership i am concerned with my safety when i drive. the passenager side seat belt is fine. thank you for your time in reviewing my case. audrey caldwell.
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2001-12-20 St. Louis Park, MN
Bridgstone, size p225 75r15, dot# 08rspue, replacement tires, 30ooo mileson 1994, jeep, cherokee sport. while driving tread separated, and consumer failed to notice it until pulled out. also, driver's side window imploded. please provide more information.
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2002-02-26 Narragansett, RI
I have had trouble with this jetta from the first day i took ownership of the vehicle. the brake assembly has been replaced. the brake light switch has been replaced. now i have just received a new transmission in my ten month old car. the car's transmission was reset three times before volkswagen replaced the valve body. this procedure did not work and in turn endangered my life. i was trying to get on the highway when the car would not shift and was shuddering. i was almost hit by an oncoming 18 wheeled truck. i am scared every time i have to get back in this car. the transmission has been fixed, but not my trust.
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2002-02-26 Narragansett, RI
I have had trouble with this jetta from the first day i took ownership of the vehicle. the brake assembly has been replaced. the brake light switch has been replaced. now i have just received a new transmission in my ten month old car. the car's transmission was reset three times before volkswagen replaced the valve body. this procedure did not work and in turn endangered my life. i was trying to get on the highway when the car would not shift and was shuddering. i was almost hit by an oncoming 18 wheeled truck. i am scared every time i have to get back in this car. the transmission has been fixed, but not my trust.
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2002-02-26 Narragansett, RI
I have had trouble with this jetta from the first day i took ownership of the vehicle. the brake assembly has been replaced. the brake light switch has been replaced. now i have just received a new transmission in my ten month old car. the car's transmission was reset three times before volkswagen replaced the valve body. this procedure did not work and in turn endangered my life. i was trying to get on the highway when the car would not shift and was shuddering. i was almost hit by an oncoming 18 wheeled truck. i am scared every time i have to get back in this car. the transmission has been fixed, but not my trust.
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2002-02-26 Nashua, NH
I didn't bring the vehicle to the dealership because they told me it was out of warranty. figures...it went out of warranty in may 2001. i don't think that a vehicle should need new ball joints at 28,916 miles. it is my understanding that the ball joints are being replaced on other gm jimmy's that are older than mine. i aslo, included the emergency brake which i was told was frozen in place. this emergency/parking brake was not used. how would it be frozen in place????
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2002-02-26 Mansfield, LA
At low speeds when applying brakes, steering wheel would lock up. dealer has inspected vehicle and changed rack and pinion. however, problem was not corrected. dealer put old parts back on vehicle.
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2002-02-26 Marietta, GA
Accelerator pedal intermittently sticks from a stop position or when coasting at a low speed. dealer was not notified at this time. dealer repaired parts under warranty.
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2002-02-26 Dumfries, VA
I was driving approximately 40 miles per hour when the engine stalled, losing power steering, brakes, and clutch. could not restart, so the dealership picked me up. dealership stated the clip on the clutch had broken. this problem has only happened that one time, however on several other occasions the vehicle's idling has gone crazy and jumped and the vehicle acted as if it were going to cut off. this lasted several minutes and subsided. i was four months pregnant when this occurred and was almost hit by several vehicles because i had not been able to get the vehicle completely off the road. i am now driving around with a six week old child. i bought this vehicle because i thought it would be a "safe" vehicle for my son. i would like to know that it is!
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1996-02-29 North High, CA
Engine caught fire, due to faulty hose, prior to recall 87v049000.
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2001-12-20 Indianapolis, IN
Due to the location of cup holders spillage from cups get into gear shift. dealer has been notified. the consumer stated that due to design and location of the cup holder any spill of liquids gets into the gear shift area causing the gear shift to get hard and also, hard to remove key from ignition when the transmission was in park. engine leaks oil due to rocker arm cover failure.
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2001-12-20 Indianapolis, IN
Due to the location of cup holders spillage from cups get into gear shift. dealer has been notified. the consumer stated that due to design and location of the cup holder any spill of liquids gets into the gear shift area causing the gear shift to get hard and also, hard to remove key from ignition when the transmission was in park. engine leaks oil due to rocker arm cover failure.
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2001-12-20 Moline, IL
While driving 50 mph extreme vibrations occurs, cause unknown. front passenger door lock broke. consumer stated there was a rattle in the dash. consumer attached administrative number vss20010150 which states that some customers comment on shaking/vibration in steering wheel, floor, or seat, it also states to inspect missing balance weights, and tires, possibly tire related.
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2001-12-20 Moline, IL
While driving 50 mph extreme vibrations occurs, cause unknown. front passenger door lock broke. consumer stated there was a rattle in the dash. consumer attached administrative number vss20010150 which states that some customers comment on shaking/vibration in steering wheel, floor, or seat, it also states to inspect missing balance weights, and tires, possibly tire related.
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2001-12-20 Moline, IL
While driving 50 mph extreme vibrations occurs, cause unknown. front passenger door lock broke. consumer stated there was a rattle in the dash. consumer attached administrative number vss20010150 which states that some customers comment on shaking/vibration in steering wheel, floor, or seat, it also states to inspect missing balance weights, and tires, possibly tire related.
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2002-02-26 Brockway, PA
Daughter slid out from underneath the booster seat during a frontal accident with a deer. cosco 02424 lex, manufacter date 11-30-99.
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2002-02-26 Etiwanda, CA
Car keep stopping and dying, the plenums (fuel injector) that melted and had to be replaced.
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2002-02-26 Detroit, MI
Consumer stated the gas pedal will stick in cold weather or when vehicle is cold, consumer would have to push or kick pedal before moving..
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2002-02-26 Manchester, MO
While driving at 35 mph brakes locked up and vehicle started to pull to right.consumer found it difficult to control vehicle. contacted dealer.
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2002-02-26 Shrewsbury, MA
Transmission was slipping. took vehicle to dealer, and they pulled out and rebuilt transmission. then, reinstalled it. next day while driving at highway speeds driver heard a loud banging noise under car. driver pulled over and vehicle caught on fire.
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1996-02-29 Sebastopol, CA
Fuel filler tube failed.
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2001-12-20 Bogart, GA
Engine check light illuminated indicating a problem with head gaskets. dealer replaced head gaskets. however, engine check light remained on. cause unknown. please give any further details.
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2001-12-20 Philadelphia, PA
Applied brakes and pedal went to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in a rear end collision. brakes have been replaced 3 times within 14 months. please give any further details.
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2001-12-20 Pompano Beach, FL
While driving vehicle hesitates and seems not to get gas. then, completely shutsdown. cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details.
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2001-12-20 San Benito, TX
Intermittently engine will stall out and die without warning. dealer has been notified. please feel free to any further information concerning this matter.
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2002-02-26 Colstrip, MT
Rear brakes failed to work from the factory, (never worked) and dodge cannot fix it, so they recommend i take it home!
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2002-02-26 Greer, SC
Engine stalled while driving; november 2001, february 12, 2002, and february 22, 2002.
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2001-12-19 Lewis Center, OH
Severe pulsation in steering column when applying the brakes, especially on the front driver side. front pads and rotors were replaced per bulletin. 10,000 miles later, the same vibration occurs in the steering column when braking. i suspect the pads and rotors are worn again. plan to return the car to the dealership for repair. do not feel comfortable commuting on the interstate with this car because brakes may fail completely.
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2001-12-19 Bakersfield, CA
After repeated attempts to get the transmission checked it finally failed. every previous attempt resulted in no problems diagnosed. it was always a sensor or a connector. the problem with the o/d light was brought to the attention of the dealer and everytime the car came back in two to three days the light would come back on. the problems started in the summer of 2001 and the service was in august. now the transmission is gone and needs to be replaced after being diagnosed o.k.. in 3 1/2 months a perfectly good transmission goes bad?
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2001-12-19 Garden Grove, CA
No summary listed for above vehicle.
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2002-02-26 Stafford, VA
Abs light illuminated while traveling. consumer heard a pumping noise when depressing brakes. brakes had low pressure when depressed. dealer had repaired once, but problem returned. please provide further information.
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1996-02-29 Leander, TX
Windshield seal popping out, making windshield loose.
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2002-02-26 Galveston, IN
Fuel line to injection pump is breaking from fuel filter, and is spraying fuel over engine. sending dealer a letter.
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2002-02-26 Memphis, TN
While driving the seatback broke, causing me to lose control momentarily. i am not a large person i am 6'3" and 220 lbs. i am sure that if there had been more vehicles on the road ther would have been an accident. i would hope that you would into this because i think that it would cause an accident for someone.
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2002-02-26 Baltimore, MD
Headlights and dashboard lights flicker at speeds of 65-70 mph. other electronics components do not seem to be effected
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2002-02-26 Baltimore, MD
Headlights and dashboard lights flicker at speeds of 65-70 mph. other electronics components do not seem to be effected
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2001-12-20 Fort Polk, LA
The clockspring was replaced 3 times, which caused the horn and cruise control to be inoperative. ts
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2001-12-19 Titusville, FL
Throttle stuck during operation which resulted in a collision. operator of motorcycle received a broken shoulder/ 4 broken ribs, and leg injuries. no determination has been made as to the cause of this problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.
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2001-12-19 Dayton, OH
Vehicle was in the park gear and idling when it rolled in reverse with a child restrained in a child safety seat before crashing through a fence, and being stopped by a pile of wood. dealership has not examined vehicle.
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2001-12-20 Spirit Lake, IA
While traveling up side of a mountain 25 to 30 mph and pulling a trailer, nylon bushing running from transmission to oil cooler melted, resulting in a loss of transmission fluid. dealership made repairs to vehicle at consumer's expense. dealership informed consumer vehicle was not affected by any recall. the consumer stated that dealer said exhaust system caused extra heat, but the main heat source comes from the inside and not from the outside because of the transmission friction.
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2001-12-20 Bensenville, IL
Front rotors have been replaced 3 times/ were resurfaced once, and rear rotors were replaced once due to vibration in vehicle. consumer stated that the pcv valve failed, fuel filter failed, and front shocks leaking fluid and replaced front shocks, also the transmission pan was leaking fluid, wiper blades were replaced.
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2001-12-20 Bensenville, IL
Front rotors have been replaced 3 times/ were resurfaced once, and rear rotors were replaced once due to vibration in vehicle. consumer stated that the pcv valve failed, fuel filter failed, and front shocks leaking fluid and replaced front shocks, also the transmission pan was leaking fluid, wiper blades were replaced.
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1996-02-29 Leander, TX
Spare tire carrier latch failed, causing carrier to swing open/bend.
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2001-12-20 Bensenville, IL
Front rotors have been replaced 3 times/ were resurfaced once, and rear rotors were replaced once due to vibration in vehicle. consumer stated that the pcv valve failed, fuel filter failed, and front shocks leaking fluid and replaced front shocks, also the transmission pan was leaking fluid, wiper blades were replaced.
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2001-12-20 Bensenville, IL
Front rotors have been replaced 3 times/ were resurfaced once, and rear rotors were replaced once due to vibration in vehicle. consumer stated that the pcv valve failed, fuel filter failed, and front shocks leaking fluid and replaced front shocks, also the transmission pan was leaking fluid, wiper blades were replaced.
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2001-12-20 Largo, MD
Rear view window takes an unusual amount of time to defrost. other widows and mirrors defrost in a reasonable amount of time. dealer has yet to be contacted. please provide further details.
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2001-12-20 Lacrosse, WI
Driver's side headlight cover fell off. dealer replaced cover. checked passenger's side and noticed it was loose. consumer states that this could cause light failure or a fire.
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2001-12-20 Lacrosse, WI
Drivers side headlight cover fell off, passenger side is loose and possibly leaks water in to the electrical sockets.
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2002-02-26 Sterling Heights, MI
On date of accident, i was driving on 12 mile approaching intersection of orchard lake road. i'm coming to a complete stop, going about 1-2 mph, when the engine surged. my foot was on the brake, and i could hear and feel my engine accelerating, and to avoid rear ending the car in front of me, i turned the wheel and went up the curb, and finally stopped when i hit an interstate sign. the event took place in about five seconds. on the monday following the accident, i took my truck to jerome duncan ford and explained what happened. i also informed them that on 2 ocassions my car would not start. the diagnostic showed that my pcm need to be replaced. it could not bring up any missing codes for the surge of my engine. the pcm controls the engine and is the drive train. i don't believe for one second the defective pcm isn't the cause of the accident. i never relased my foot from the brake! my car is still at the dealer, and i refuse to have the pcm changed till a field engineer looks into it. i told them i don't want the truck back till they find what caused the surge, and that the car is unsafe to drive. the service drive manager said that this monday (2/25/02) he would take my truck out and wait for it to surge on him. they are not taking this as a serious matter! they told me i could start some "legal" action paperwork (where there will be and investigation, and a ford field engineer will look into it) and i told them that i was willing to start paperwork. they explained it could take up to 4 months, i told them that is not an issue, my truck is unsafe to drive. a detail i forgot to mention was the service manager started to say that they already changed my pcm, then told me they didn't. so called him 2 minutes after our conversation and told him that i did not want it changed until someone from ford looked at it. he said "oh you don't want it changed, i was just going to have it changed." i said do not change it!
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2002-02-26 Gaithersburg, MD
A leak developed in power steering rack which caused vehicle to shake when turning end eventually to lose all power assisted steering.
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2002-02-26 Lake Worth, FL
Brake pad 'thing' fell off-causing the car to swerl and i almost lost my life-brake pad unsafe & i am terrified of getting back in to the car that everyone wants to glue back on!
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2002-02-26 San Diego, CA
Nissan refused to perform investigation on this first incident when this tire blew up. the second incident was more dangerous than the first one when we were driving across the bridge. on. (tiresize: p215-70r15)
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2002-02-26 Arlington, VA
The following is the response from the warrenty report to mb.dear major pratt. no safety defect listed.
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1996-02-29 Phenix Cit, AL
Child safety seat buckle does not latch properly allowing child to climb out.
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2002-02-26 Redway, CA
Xenon headlights light masks make sides of the road completely dark. driver cannot see roadway when turning more than 90 degrees on rural roads without street lights. audi and dealer say"get use to it". one can not get use to not being able to see when driving.
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2001-12-20 San Francisco, CA
While traveling at speeds higher than 20 mph and applying the brakes there is a vibration coming from vehicle. dealership examined vehicle, and determined that rotors were warped and had to be replaced. repairs were not made because dealership would not cover them under warranty. please provide any additional information / documentation.
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2001-12-20 Wakefield, MA
There was no prior warning of a blowout head gasket. vehicle was taken to dealership for a regular maontenance check, and mechanic indicated that head gasket had to be replaced in order for vehicle to run.
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2001-12-20 Monroe, LA
While changing a flat tire, the scissor/type jack collapsed and the vehicle dropped. the consumer was injured. the dealer ordered a new jack. the vehicle fell on the consumer's arm.
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2001-12-20 Barre, VT
While putting vehicle into four wheel drive it would not lock into place, and vehicle would not be on four wheel drive even though light inside turned on, showing four wheel drive on. contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
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2001-12-20 Hampshire, IL
Consumer took gear shift lever out of the "park" gear and engaged drive gear, vehicle accelerated suddenly, hitting two parked cars, one moving truck, and was stopped by crashing into a garage. there were no injuries to report from this incident. no determination has been made as to the cause of this problem.
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2001-12-20 Johnston, IA
Head gasket is leaking oil and antifreeze. please provide more information.
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2002-02-26 Mission Viejo, CA
The airbag indicator has turned on and will not go out. no failure codes are repoted. the horn will not work and the cruise control will not work. the windshield wipers go on by themselves occasionally. the left door lock will unlock and lock quickly when the key is turned to open the door.
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2002-02-26 Stanardsville, VA
I've submitted two problems, which are from two entirely separate incidents. the had gasket failure occurred last year but i did not know about this web site for reporting problems. our mechanic has told us that these two problems are extremely frequent with all ford 3.8 engines and for all years of mfg. ford was contact with head gasket problem and refused to provide any assistance even though it was only 2000 miles past warranty, and they are covering it past that mileage in canada.
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2001-12-20 Fairfax, VA
While backing up, vehicle suddenly surged and engine revved. consumer applied brake and emergency/parking brake, but could not stop vehicle. vehicle hit a tree, consumer suffered minor injuries. vehicle was totalled.
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1996-02-29 Pasadena, MD
Seat belt does not secure child safety seat, causing the seat to move left to right.
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2001-12-20 Pearl River, LA
Vehicle would jump when trying to stop. rotors were warped. consumer had to put on 5 sets of rotors since jan 2001. contacted dealer who wanted consumer to extend warranty. the consumer stated that the front rotors are warped causing brake pulsation. the a/c does not flow out of the correct vents due to a/c control failure, the a/c control head also shorted out. the door was hard to open and close due to the lock being misaligned. engine makes a clunk noise. while driving the vehicle surges. left rear speaker shorted out. there is a clicking noise coming from the front when turning, consumer later stated that there was a chirping noise coming from the steering column.
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2001-12-20 Pearl River, LA
Vehicle would jump when trying to stop. rotors were warped. consumer had to put on 5 sets of rotors since jan 2001. contacted dealer who wanted consumer to extend warranty. the consumer stated that the front rotors are warped causing brake pulsation. the a/c does not flow out of the correct vents due to a/c control failure, the a/c control head also shorted out. the door was hard to open and close due to the lock being misaligned. engine makes a clunk noise. while driving the vehicle surges. left rear speaker shorted out. there is a clicking noise coming from the front when turning, consumer later stated that there was a chirping noise coming from the steering column.
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2001-12-26 Hampton, PA
Rotors are warping and have been replaced/resurfaced twice. when applying brakes vehicle shimmies. please provide any further information.
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2001-12-26 Weathersfield, VT
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collisoin at 50mph, upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resuling in minor injuries to driver. dealer will be notified. please provide additional information.
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2002-02-26 The Dalles, OR
Transmission slides out of gear at a stop. depressing the gas with expection of car movment results in high rpms and after a 1-2 second delay, a sudden harsh forward movement. this delay caused us to be lurch and be rear ended by our subsequent slamming.
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2001-12-20 Pearl River, LA
Vehicle would jump when trying to stop. rotors were warped. consumer had to put on 5 sets of rotors since jan 2001. contacted dealer who wanted consumer to extend warranty. the consumer stated that the front rotors are warped causing brake pulsation. the a/c does not flow out of the correct vents due to a/c control failure, the a/c control head also shorted out. the door was hard to open and close due to the lock being misaligned. engine makes a clunk noise. while driving the vehicle surges. left rear speaker shorted out. there is a clicking noise coming from the front when turning, consumer later stated that there was a chirping noise coming from the steering column.
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2001-12-20 Pearl River, LA
Vehicle would jump when trying to stop. rotors were warped. consumer had to put on 5 sets of rotors since jan 2001. contacted dealer who wanted consumer to extend warranty. the consumer stated that the front rotors are warped causing brake pulsation. the a/c does not flow out of the correct vents due to a/c control failure, the a/c control head also shorted out. the door was hard to open and close due to the lock being misaligned. engine makes a clunk noise. while driving the vehicle surges. left rear speaker shorted out. there is a clicking noise coming from the front when turning, consumer later stated that there was a chirping noise coming from the steering column.
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2001-12-20 Pearl River, LA
Vehicle would jump when trying to stop. rotors were warped. consumer had to put on 5 sets of rotors since jan 2001. contacted dealer who wanted consumer to extend warranty. the consumer stated that the front rotors are warped causing brake pulsation. the a/c does not flow out of the correct vents due to a/c control failure, the a/c control head also shorted out. the door was hard to open and close due to the lock being misaligned. engine makes a clunk noise. while driving the vehicle surges. left rear speaker shorted out. there is a clicking noise coming from the front when turning, consumer later stated that there was a chirping noise coming from the steering column.
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2001-12-20 Pearl River, LA
Vehicle would jump when trying to stop. rotors were warped. consumer had to put on 5 sets of rotors since jan 2001. contacted dealer who wanted consumer to extend warranty. the consumer stated that the front rotors are warped causing brake pulsation. the a/c does not flow out of the correct vents due to a/c control failure, the a/c control head also shorted out. the door was hard to open and close due to the lock being misaligned. engine makes a clunk noise. while driving the vehicle surges. left rear speaker shorted out. there is a clicking noise coming from the front when turning, consumer later stated that there was a chirping noise coming from the steering column.
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2001-12-20 Cambridge, IL
When putting key inside of ignition ignition switch clicks more than once in order to start. dealership is aware of problem.
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1996-02-29 Mill Creek, WV
Abs brakes hesitate when applying.
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2001-12-20 Westbury, NY
At any speed of traveling on highway there is a knocking a slight vibration coming from steering column. dealership mechanic stated that there is a structural problem.
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2001-12-20 Bryan, OH
Pee020/ was traveling about 60mph on highway and felt vibration through steering column. consumer was able to pull over, and had control of vehicle. driver's side front tire tread had separated from vehicle. firestone, transport one, 1120 36-2419, this is a motor carrier number for this truck.
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2002-03-06 Tulsa, OK
When consumer went to step on the gas pedal the vehicle would not accelerate. consumer states the gas pedal sticks requiring extra pressure which results in sudden accleration when the pedal breaks free.
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2002-03-06 Hawthorne, WI
Evenflo model # 207182p2, dom 04-jun-1996; child managed to pull cover of child seat inside out and exposed padding. child then placed some padding in mouth and started gagging. padding has not type of covering to prevent child from pulling on it.
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2002-03-06 Charlottesville, VA
While traveling noticed engine indicator light flashing intermittently. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information.
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2002-03-06 Charlottesville, VA
While traveling at any speed and when depressing brakes vehicle goes into extended stopping distance. please provide further information.
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2002-01-09 Forked River, NJ
While driving 60 mph vehicle hit a pole on driver's side and rolled over. driver's air bag did not depoly. dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further information.
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2002-01-09 Phoenix, AZ
Left rear tire suddenly failed while i was towing a 3000 lb trailer on a major freeway. the rear of the toyota started to sway which in turn caused the trailer to start to sway. the toyota swung back and forth violently and nearly rolled over. damage was done to both the trailer and the toyota as the two vehicles jack knifed and struck each other. i was able to come to a stop on a rough shoulder of the road which did additional damage. i believe the goodyear tires were not sufficiently heavy duty for 4 wheeling on primitive roads and trailer towing. the 4runner came with a towing package which also was inadequate. the sock absorbers are too soft for stable towing. adjustable stiffer shocks should be provided on such a vehicle as well as some kind of vehicle leveling system to provide more stable towing. (dot number: 4b72 tiresize: 265-70-r16)
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2002-01-09 San Jose, CA
Transmission failures this may be a safety hazard. if the transmission failure occurs while driving the vehicle, the vehicle sometimes slows down abruptly, especially when the driver is accelerating. for example, when trying to pass someone, the transmission will suddenly leave the engine revving high, but the car won t actually accelerate and actually slows down, sometimes very noticeably. this can cause someone to rear end you if they re coming up from behind you not expecting you to suddenly come to halt for no apparent reason.
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2002-03-06 Vernon, NY
Hinges on hood have cracked, causing hood to only open 6 inches. dealer says whole hood assembly has to be replaced.
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1996-02-29 Pembroke P, FL
Brakes have a slow response time.
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2002-03-06 Plant City, FL
Evenflo model # 4262l3p2, dom 29-jun-1999; small piece of plastic that attaches arm to frame of the child seat had broken off. this caused arm not to stay attached to the frame.
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2002-03-06 Addison, IL
Steering has binding noise, front end suspension rattles and vibrates.
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2002-03-06 Addison, IL
Steering has binding noise, front end suspension rattles and vibrates.
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2002-01-09 Casselberry, FL
Transmission second gear skips loosing power.note this motorcycle is never been abused.i was getting into the highway when transmission starts skipping and almost got hit by a car due to loos of power.i know of other friend of mine with same model same year motorcycle with the same problem.if you need more information please send me and email.thanks four your interest.
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2002-01-09 Austin, TX
Original transmission was replaced under warranty at 45k due to unexplained noisees as a sign of possible internal failure. this replacement transmission had to be replaced also due to the same problem. at 50k miles the current transmission has bad gear change problems and will fail at some time. drivetrain also has excessive amounts of slop in it and could potetially fail while the vehicle is in motion causing serious risk of injury
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2002-01-09 Westminster, CA
Gasoline was leaking all over the engine. could have easily caused a fire.
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2002-03-07 Tucson, AZ
The check engine light came on after the car was ideling very rough. o'rielly chevrolet said that the #5 injector was sticking, they flushed the system & replaced the fuel filter for $207.73. two weeks later on 2-25-02 the check engine light came on again. i took to o'rielly chev. & they said it was the #5 & # 3 injector had to be replaced. the first time the #5 injector was sticking the service rep. said it was because i was using cheap gas. i changed the type of gas to chevron & after taking another trip, i had the same symptoms & after taking the car to o'rielly chev. the #5 & #3 injectors had to be replaced. the total costs of repairs for both times is $717.88. i don't recall, other than the level of octane, reading in my owner's manuel anything about using a better type of gas, but chevrolet agrees with the service manager at o'rielly's that this is the cause of the problems with the injectors in my car. i would appreciate any help that you can provide. i feel that i shouldn't have major repair problems with a vehicle when it has was only 1,181 miles out of warranty. i have a friend that owns a 2000 malibu ls & she has also experienced problems with the #5 injector, but at least her car is still under warranty. thank you in advance for your attention to this issue.
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2002-03-07 Lake In The Hills, IL
Dome light would come on for no reason, the noise for the turn signal would come on without the turn signal being on (my turn signals worked perfectly fine)and the handle you use to adjust the seat backs broke off on both front seats. also, the latch on the inside on the vehicle which you pull to release the hood broke. wondering if anyone else had problems with this vehicle.
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2002-03-05 Boca Raton, FL
Steering problem would occur when brakes were applied. vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer of front brake rotor failure.. dealer would not correct problem under warranty, consumer took vehicle to to a repair facility where the rotors and pads were replaced because of extensive damage. consumer is seeking reimbursement.
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2002-03-06 Clear Spring, MD
Recall 99v275000; headlights would still blink out after recall was serviced. currently, headlights have completely gone out. consumer had to repair twice prior to recall and three times since having the recall done.
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1995-05-18 Pilot Hill, CA
Door lock lock-out feature can be activated by child, preventing adults access to vehicle.
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2002-01-08 Tuson, AZ
Vehicle hit a curve at 10 mph causing air bags to unexpectedly deploy. please give any further details.
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2002-01-08 Athens, GA
Was exiting from traffic when brakes failed after being applied. this caused driver to lose control of vehicle. had contacted dealership.
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2002-01-08 Broaddus, TX
While driving on highway engine mount bolts broke, causing a loss of steering. had been in contact with dealership.
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2002-01-09 Westminster, CA
Gasoline was leaking all over the engine. could have easily caused a fire.
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2002-01-09 East Windsor, NJ
Brake freezes,gad pedal gets stuck to floor,must pull off highway/road undo seatbelt bend over and pull gas peddle up by hand. please the suv was bought at freehold chevy but has been maintained at beacon chevy/olds on rt 130 in hightstown nj
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2002-01-09 United Kingdom England, AK
No summary listed for above vehicle.
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2002-01-09 United Kingdom England, AK
No summary listed for above vehicle.
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2002-03-06 Colden, NY
Brake pedal pushes to the floor and anti lock very sensitive, engage under normal pressure on bumpy road. a very insecure and unsafe feeling.
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2002-03-05 Groveland, CA
Investigation ea-01-005; hinges on doors are loosening, consumer has to lift to close and lock door, problem will progress, causing door to come completely off, dealer was contacted and is aware of problem.. consumer spoke to the manfacturer and was informed that if the vehicle was over 50,000 miles it was consumer's responsibility.
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2002-03-05 Farmington, MO
Headlights lens will continously get dirty from the inside, also will get moist. consumer has problems at night when turning on headlights. contacted dealer, and dealer wanted to replace headlight assembly.
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Rental vehicle, while driving rear left a frame broke while driving. tt rental company stated this failure occurred due to something being hit, however consumer states they did not hit anything.