Exterior lightingVisibility
Filed Oct 21, 2014
I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND MY HEADLIGHTS (WHICH ARE AUTOMATIC TYPE USING A LIGHT SENSOR) WENT OUT FOR A FEW SECONDS WITHOUT ME DOING ANYTHING. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THEY CAME BACK ON. THEY DID IT A 2ND TIME FOR A SHORTER TIME PERIOD ON THE SAME DRIVE AND HAVE FLASHED OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS TEMPORARILY ON A FEW NIGHTS SINCE THEN. THE INTERIOR DASH/SWITCH LIGHTING INSIDE THE CAR DOES NOT GO OUT, JUST THE HEADLAMPS. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10649064
- Incident
- Oct 15, 2014
- Mileage
- 219,500 mi
ElectricalFuel systemInterior & seats+5 more
Filed Mar 27, 2007
THE ENTIRE CAR IS DEFECTIVE, THOUGH IT DOES NOT STATE IT IS A LEMON. I PURCHASED IT USED. I HAVE REPLACED MANY MAJOR PARTS THAT ARE NOT CONSIDERED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SUCH A DRIVER'S DOOR HINGES AND BEARINGS, HOOD RELEASE CABLE, STEERING ARM (TWICE) HUBS (TWICE) THE WIRING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 ALTERNATORS IN UNDER 2 1/2 YEARS. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10186255
- Incident
- Nov 1, 2004
- Mileage
- 75,000 mi
BrakesElectricalEngine+5 more
Filed Mar 26, 2004
2000 JIMMY ENVOY IS ONE BIG PIECE OF JUNK!!!!!*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10063967
- Incident
- Feb 12, 2003
Visibility
Filed Dec 12, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPER ON DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKING. A MONTH LATER , THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER STOPPED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10050469
Visibility
Filed Mar 5, 2003
WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE FALLS MUCH (MORE THAN ~5 DEGREES F) BELOW FREEZING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY. IT APPEARS THAT THEY TEND TO KEEP A CURVED SHAPE FROM RESETTING AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD WHEN NOT IN USE AND DO NOT CLEAR THE AREA DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. THIS EFFECT WORSENS AS THE TEMPERATURE FALLS. A NEW SET OF WIPER BLADES (WINTER BLADES, MADE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE) FAILED TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM. THE MOST SEVERE HAPPENED ON MARCH 4, 2003 THE PRECEDING CAR SPRAYED A SALT/WATER MIXTURE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT HAD TO BE REMOVED BY HAND AFTER STOPPING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DUE TO ZERO VISIBILITY. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10008446
- Incident
- Mar 4, 2003
- Mileage
- 31,500 mi
Fuel systemVisibility
Filed Jun 29, 2001
WHEN DRIVING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NEEDED, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE SMEARING UP THE CENTER PORTION OF WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAS CONTATCED DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED BLADE AND ARMS ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK THERE IS A GAP IN THE REAR TAILGATE WINDOW, HOWEVER IT CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED BECAUSE THE HINGES ARE WELDED IN PLACE BY A ROBOT. VEHICLE EXPERIENCES POOR GAS MILEAGE, HOWEVER DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL. *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 891709
Visibility
Filed Mar 12, 2001
DRIVERSIDE MIRRIOR HAS DOUBLE VISION, AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 882817
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2000
AirbagsBrakesExterior lighting+1 more
Filed Feb 22, 2001
ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED ONCE. DEALER CANT FIND CAUSE. *AK DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL UP ALL THE WAY WHILE DRIVING DUE TO IT WAS MISALIGNED. UNDERHOOD LIGHT BULB BROKEN, DEALER REPLACED BULB. AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 881109
- Incident
- Nov 16, 2000
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