8.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,833 miles

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problem #12

May 052002

Safari

  • 58,000 miles
Vehicle's windshield wiper experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 V 159 000, but it's VIN number is not included.

- Kenmore, NY, USA

problem #11

Oct 011998

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling in rain windshield wipers stopped working. Consumer called dealership to inquire if there were any problems but advised there were no recalls, consumer called a second time after wipers completely stopped working in heavy rain storm and then were told there have been some problems with the wipers including their vehicle, but there have been no recalls to date, consumer has purchased replacement parts.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #10

Jul 012000

Safari

  • miles
Windshield wipers stopped while driving in rain. Sometimes work, and sometimes don't. no warning is given before failure.

- Silver Lake, KS, USA

problem #9

Aug 282000

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
While turning on windshield wipers during rain windshield wipers will not run. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide furthr information.

- Salt Lake, UT, USA

problem #8

May 022000

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently.

- West Monroe, LA, USA

problem #7

Apr 122000

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
The windshield wipers failed intermittently, never know when they will work, or won't work. 1996 GMC jimmy's had same problem, which was recalled and fixed by GMC dealers, why haven't the Safaris? I have seen several complaints that have been reported, this is a safety hazard!!!!!! some times they work and sometimes they don't. I have had to drive in the rain w/O wipers, and it's dangerous!!!!! also the hydraulics that hold the top half of teh rear hatch door open, have failed three times. We had the dealer replace them twice, but at over $100 each time, it's getting expensive. Feel that this is a safety factor as well, due to not knowing when the lifts will fail, the top half of the door, which is heavy, could fall on someone's head, and has happened. Trust me, it hurts!

- Fallbrook, CA, USA

problem #6

Feb 122000

Safari

  • miles
Windshield wipers work inadvertently. Consumer was driving in rainy weather and windshield wipers stopped working. Dealer will be inspecting vehicle.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #5

Nov 161999

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
Windshield wipers stopped functioning during performance in rainy weather. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Huntingbird, IN, USA

problem #4

Jun 171999

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Unknown when they will work.

- Keswick, CD, USA

problem #3

Jul 211999

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown.

- Vickery, OH, USA

problem #2

Jun 171999

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
Whenever windshield wipers are in use, they stop or work intermittently, causing the driver to have poor visibility while driving in rain or snow.

- Goose Credk, SC, USA

problem #1

Sep 071998

Safari

  • miles
Intermittently the windshield wipers come on without being activated. The dealer has inspected the vehicle twice, and has not been able to duplicate the problem.

- Kentwood, MI, USA