This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The consumer turned on the heater and defroster and cold air along with a mist that filled the inside of the vehicle and covered the windshield. The consumer had to use paper napkins to clear the windows. The heater core is an existing problem that reoccurs every 3 months since April 2001. The dealer was notified. Nlm coolant leak. Dealer replaced heater core 5 times. Right rear window inoperative. Dealer replaced right rear window motor. Switch on air conditioner control head falls off. Dealer rpelaced cracked center control knob. Sunglass compartment in center console lid broke off. Console compartment door, hinge pins and spring replaced. Squeak noise under hood. Replaced belt tensioner and idler pulley.
When defroster is tured on, a mist of sticky fumes develope at the bottom of windshield. This mist has caused consumer to have headache and stomach problems. Manufacturer has not been contacted.
- Milwaukee, WI, USA
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When turning on defroster, all front windows and windshield will fog up lasting about 2- 3 mintues causing poor visibility. Manufacturer claims this is a normal due to plastic components in vehicle.
When defroster is on the windows are instantly filled with a thick solid green fog, obstructing the view of the driver. Tsb is out for problem. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Grinding/vibrating noise from steering when making low speed right turn due to defective rack and pinion steering. In addition, in some weather conditions, when defroster is activated, windshield fogs up, causing visibility problems.
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- Metairie, LA, USA