10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #17

Sep 252001

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
While driving in rain windshield wipers stop working with no prior warning. They work intermittently. Also, windshield wiper control module had to be replaced. Please contact dealer.

- St Augustine, FL, USA

problem #16

Feb 012001

Sonoma 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealer has offered repairs but at consumer's expense. Dealer would fix problem if vehicle was a 1995 model.

- San Carlos, CA, USA

problem #15

May 142001

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle not included in recall number 98V150001. Solder joints near wiring harness can crack, causing windsheild wipers to become inoperable.

- Valparaiso, FL, USA

problem #14

Feb 082001

Sonoma 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 15mph inside of a shopping parking lot and there was thumping noise underneath vehicle when applying brakes. Vehicle brakes didn't hold. Brake loss was due to speed sensor failure and was replaced. Wiper noise was due to wiper motor failure which the dealer replaced.

- North Versailles, PA, USA

problem #13

Aug 012000

Sonoma

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers will intermittently fail during operation, causing poor visibility. Dealer and manufacturer claimed that this vehicle was not included in recall 98V150000 due to VIN although it has the same defect.

- Newark, OH, USA

problem #12

Oct 191999

Sonoma

  • miles
While driving vehicle the rain windshield wipers failed to work properly. Would stop on their own. Would sometimes work & at other times would not work. Its an intermittent problem. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have wipers checked. Problem like recall #98V150000/001. Contacted manufacturer, and informed consumer that vehicle made in Jun 1994, but recall was vehicles made in August of 1994.

- Neptune Beach, FL, USA

problem #11

Jan 011999

Sonoma

  • miles
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty and may result in a crash. There is recall # 98V150000, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN although it has the same problem.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #10

Nov 181999

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
Windshield wipers will intermittently fail, causing poor visibility. Recall 98V150000 was issued, but vehicle not included under recall due to VIN.

- Callahan, FL, USA

problem #9

Jun 101999

Sonoma

  • miles
Windshield wipers would stop operating while on. Dealer/mfr. Were notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a recall due to VIN, although it has the same defect. Can NHTSA help in this matter.

- Pascagoula, MS, USA

problem #8

Feb 161998

Sonoma

  • miles
Windshiled wiper motor failed prior to recall notice. (98V-150) nlm

- Banning, CA, USA

problem #7

May 141999

Sonoma

  • miles
Intermittently windshield wipers will stop. A recall ha been issued by the manufacturer, this vehicle was not included.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #6

Mar 161999

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
Windshield wiper motor operates erratically, sometimes the windshield wipers work, but when they are needed in a storm they will just quit. Dealer has been contacted.

- Saugus, CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 131997

Sonoma

  • miles
Windshield wiper motor failed.

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #4

Sep 281998

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
Windshield wiper failure.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

problem #3

Jun 081998

Sonoma

  • miles
Windshield wipers only work sometimes when they are turned on. But sometimes cut off without a reason. This problem happened each time wipers were used.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 241998

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The windshield wiper motor works sporadically. Sometimes the wipers will fail while driving. Dealer has not seen.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #1

Nov 301997

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wiper: When driving in the rain the wipers shut off automatically, came back on and shut off again, causing poor visibility. Consumer states that dealer cleaned electrical contacts, however this did not remedy the problem.

- Del Mar, CA, USA