2.1
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 74,500 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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The caller said smoke came out of tail pipe when vehicle first accelerated. He had to put oil in the vehicle more often than normal. Dealer told him vehicle idled too slowly, and that oil was getting on the valves, causing the smoke. He was told the guides were dropping too low, and that was letting the oil leak onto the valves. Dealer and manufacturer offered no help for free.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
While driving 50 mph vehicle lost power steering. Consumer had no control over vehicle. After coming to a stop consumer noticed that pulley fell off. Dealer determined that crankshaft pulley bolt detached, causing $900 damage to vehicle. Manufacturer stated this vehicle was not affected by the crank shaft pulley bolt recall due to VIN.
- Woodbridge, NJ, USA
Vehicle was at a complete stop, consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine. Consumer checked under the hood and notice a oil leak. Consumer had vehicle serviced by the dealership, who indicated that the porous head caused the engine leak.
- Riverside, CA, USA
- Ventura, CA, USA