Intermittently when going down hill or over a pothole, pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate or correct problem.

- Pirtland, OR, USA

Brakes are continually experiencing excessive wear, consumer has replaced the brakes on several occasions since ownership, last repair on 3/17/01.

- Washington, NJ, USA

Brakes squeal when they are first used.

- Durham, NC, USA

Vehicle struck another vehicle in the rear at 15 mph due to brake failure, and the air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was declared totaled by the insurance company. Dealer has been contacted.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

Brakes make noise.

- Chicago, IL, USA

One week after purchase, all oil was gone from car. Dealer first replaced the oil pressure sending unit, kept leaking, then replaced the valve cover gasket, kept leaking, then replaced the cam seals. Dealer assured me that it was not the head gasket. Still leaking oil. Took it to personal mechanic and it is the head gasket leaking. Dealer has refused to refund purchase price or replace vehicle. This has been over a 2 month period. The vehicle also has very noisy brakes, especially when it has sat for an extended period of time (overnight). The car has a shaking and rattling in the steering column when going over bumps, especially at slow speeds. The dash board reflects on the windshield when it is sunny and the glare makes it very difficult to see at times.

- New Milford, PA, USA

While driving at 35 mph smelled smoke, and then saw the fire within the steering column. Consumer pulled over, and the fire department came out and put out the fire. Also, brakes operate intermittently, and there is a loud noise coming from the brakes. Brakes fail to operate properly especially on wet days. Brakes supposedly repaired under recall, now they are worse than before.

- Florence, MI, USA

While driving at any speed and applying brakes there is an odd sound and popping noise coming from the brakes. Also, water is getting into the suspension control module, causing vehicle to stall.

- Malden, IL, USA

Brakes failed.

- Wayeross, GA, USA

While driving at 35 mph and applying the brakes, brakes went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle.

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

While ehicle was parked in front of the house, somehow the vehicle rolled across the street, crossing over three yards, and rolling across driveways. Gear was still in park position. Also, consumer had problems with the brakes, which had to be repaired three to five times.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA

Brakes continually lock up in wet weather causing one vehicle collision.

- Attleboro, MA, USA

Brakes make grinding noise.

- Grand Prai, TX, USA

While making a right turn steering went out, causing the consumer to run off the road. Also, upon applying the brakes brake pedal went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to run into some brushes. Consumer vehicle has been in for repairs three times, and there is still a promblem. Dealer can't identify the promblem.

- Houston, TX, USA

Vehicle hit a bump in the road at 15mph and the driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed. Also the brakes went out, and the steering locked up. Driver has burns on her arm and a sprained wrist.

- Pell Lake, WI, USA

Brakes failed once and were repaired, brakes now hesitate to stop vehicle when applied.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Brakes failed and accident occurred.

- Vista, CA, USA

Brakes failed, resulting in an accident.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

Brakes squeal loudly in all types of weather conditions.

- Valley Stream, NY, USA

Brake system failed/repaired several times, however failures continue.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA