7.4

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,967 miles

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problem #3

Dec 062004

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,900 miles
Idle links had to be changed at 21,000 miles. Consumer went to a repair shop to have the front end aligned, and that was when consumer was informed that this problem occurred.

- Traverse City, MI, USA

problem #2

Mar 232000

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
Tire wear, outside edge right front. Idler arms worn out at 18,000 miles, pulling wheel out of alignment, causing excessive wear to tires. Full set of tires and brakes replaced at 18,000 miles.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 011998

Safari

  • miles
Tires are worn on outer edges to where there is no tread. Dealer/manufacturer claims no responsibility for the tires, but insists that premature tire wear was due to idler arm having too much play and throwen out of alignment. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

- Redlands, CA, USA