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Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall has been issued on similar makes and model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer has been notified.
Brakes squeak, idler arm not attached properly causing rattling and pulling while driving, windshield wipers stop working intermittently during use causing problems seeing outside, rear defrost does not work, fuel gauge gives incorrect readings and bobs back and forth, dex coolant turned to sludge causing blockages in heating core, engine block, and radiator
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall has been issued on earlier vehicles; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
- Crofton, MD, USA
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While turning on windshield wipers they would not work. Cousumer would move wipers by hand, and wipers would start. The wiper failure had happened with the two models of this vehicles.
Night before it was raining and the next day windshield wipers would not work. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said entire wiper unit needed to be replaced.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer last repaired them on Oct 18, 2000. Dealer said saulder joint was defective in wiper motor. The wiper malfunctioning is a factory defect and is a reoccuring problem affecting safety. The manufacturer should pay for the cost of repair.
Since I bought the truck with 33 miles, I have spent app. $2,000 on it, above the wty's and maint. 12/96 - passenger side got flooded, 9/97 recall done, sucking air sound ( not found by tech.),1/98 - complete mait 15K + 4X4 service($235), 2/98 -F. brakes + machined rotors ($162), gas gauge not working took, removed dash( broke hazard light) replaced gas tank sensor -3 days(rental given) 1 day later, filled the tank and the gas ran out ( a day lost at work), 1/99 - 4X4 switch replaced, 7/99 - replaced F.brakes,2 ball joints, new rotors,2 rear axle seals + cleaned oil out of rear brake($540), 9/99 - car doesn't start once replaced battery, serpentine belt($248), 1/00 - wipers work off+ on- replaced wiper board, replaced starter with rebuilt + wty, 2 cooler lines($799). Now when I bought the car the sales person agreed to give a rental, a new service man starts and says" I'm new and you don't get a rental unless it's in over night" just to let you no I"M a medical assistant and just can't miss work at any time the car is in for repairs. Very disappointed.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Driver has to tap on the windshield wiper motor before operation continues. Dealer is aware of the problem. Problem has not been corrected.
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- Fortville, IN, USA