Problem with bouncing front end originally. Had wheels balanced, didn't fix problem. Then hard to turn as if power steering wasn't working and also a clunking noise when turning the steering wheel. First they replaced a tie rod assembly, but this did not correct the hard steering problem. Had to leave the vehicle at the dealer for more than a week for them to get parts to fix the rack and pinion steering. Also had a problem with water inside my heater/ac causing an accumulation of water and malfunctioning of the fan and causing water on the passenger side floor. Have also had to have a side mirror motor replaced. I fortunately have an extended warranty. I purchased my vehicle new in Feb 2000. I only has 25,000 miles on it and there sure has been a lot of things happening to it. I have also had water leaking into the trunk which was a bad seal around the rim of the trunk and spoiler and a leak near my sunroof which was unable to be diagnosed.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

A rattling noise occurred in the front suspension system when driving over a washboard surface. I returned it 5 times to the dealer and they worked on it 5 times. They replaced the complete front strut assembly (the coil spring, shock, strut bushing 2 or 3 other times, applied grease several times etc). After several days or a week or so it would start rattling again. The last repair was performed on June 26, 2001 in which the both strut assemblies was replaced. My concern is if the wear of the rattling parts causes a failure to suspension which could cause a wreck. Please advise concerning this. Thank you.

- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA

"popping" or "clunking" noise from front end while accelerating in reverse. Sometimes accelerating forward. Vibration in steering wheel when accelerating. Possible loose motor mount. Left front strut bushing was replaced, but problem persists.

- Germantown, MD, USA