2002 Chevrolet Malibu
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 596 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 17th highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.
Of the 2002 reports, 20 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 20 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, ignitionJul 3, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Campaign 14V400000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, other, storage, tank assembly, pressure relief devicesMar 12, 2007
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Campaign 07E021000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsApr 10, 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A LEFT LOW-BEAM HEADLAMP THAT DOES NOT MEET THE PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
LIGHT INTENSITIES BELOW THE MINIMUM INTENSITY REQUIREMENTS CAUSE REDUCTION IN VISIBILITY DOWN THE ROAD FOR THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE AND INTENSITIES ABOVE THE MAXIMUM INTENSITY REQUIREMENTS CAUSE INCREASE IN GLARE FOR DRIVERS AHEAD OF, OR APPROACHING, THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LEFT LOW-BEAM HEADLAMP AND REPLACE IT IF IT DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.
Campaign 02V107000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
596 reports, newest first.
Equipment, Oct 18, 2006
I AM BASICALLY HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE WITH MY BLOWER. SPEEDS 1, 2 AND 3 DO NOT WORK, BUT MY AIR CONDITIONING WILL KICK OFF. THE AIR RECIRCULATION WILL ALSO KICK OFF AND CHANGE TO FRESH AIR. IT IS DRIVING ME UP A WALL. I LIVE IN TEXAS AND NOT HAVING AN AIR CONDITIONER IS AWFUL, BUT TO HAVE ONE THAT WILL WORK SOMETIMES, IS AWFUL. *NM
Electrical system, Oct 17, 2006
THE ANTI-THEFT DEVICE WAS TRIGGERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO TURN OVER BUT NOT START. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. LAST TIME I WAS CHARGED ABOUT $65 TO RE-SET THE IMMOBILIZER. THIS TIME (A DIFFERENT MECHANIC) I WAS CHARGED $570 TO REPLACE THE KEY AND IGNITION CYLINDER, AFTER HE WAS UNABLE TO RE-SET THE IMMOBILIZER. I SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. WHEN WILL A RECALL BE IMPOSED? THE CAR HAS ONLY ABOUT 55,000 MILES ON IT. *NM
Exterior lighting, Oct 16, 2006
TURN SIGNAL BEGAN TO ONLY WORK OCCASIONALLY. THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE EVERYTIME I DRIVE. MOST OF THE TIME, I AM DRIVING WITHOUT A TURN SIGNAL. *NM
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Oct 10, 2006
MY CAR IS A 2002 CHEVY MALIBU. I AM EXPERIENCING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE AND HAZARDOUS EMERGENCY LIGHT FAILURE THE TURN SIGNAL WORKS ON OCCASION ONLY. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL ( MANY OCCASIONS ). AN AVERAGE % OF HOW OFTEN IT WORKS IS ABOUT 5 %, THE OTHER 95 % OF THE TIME IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS WON'T COME ON SOMETIMES. THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE BEING HEARD WITHIN THE CAR ALMOST ALL OF THE TIME. THE SOUND APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE HAZARD EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH. ALSO, MY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY IS NOT WORKING. IT WON'T UNLOCK THE CAR DOORS OR THE TRUNK. I HAVE TO PRESS IT AT CLOSE RANGE AT LEAST ABOUT 10 TIMES MAYBE MORE BEFORE IT WILL UNLOCK THE CAR DOORS OR OPEN THE TRUNK. *NM
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Oct 10, 2006
TURN SIGNAL FAILURES, EMERGENCY SIGNAL FAILURE & THEFT SYSTEM MY CAR'S SIGNALS WORK OFF AND ON. WHEN I GO TO USE MY TURN SIGNAL SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT WORK SOMETIMES IT DOES. WHAT I USUALLY HAVE TO DO IS ACTIVATE THE TURN SIGNAL AND THEN HOLD DOWN THE EMERGENCY HAZARD BUTTON WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT ACTIVATE MY SIGNAL TO WORK. IF I CAN NOT GET THIS TO WORK THEN I AM UNABLE TO USE MY SIGNALS AT ALL. THE THEFT SYSTEM ACTIVATES ON THE CAR CAUSING THE CAR NOT TO START UNTIL I ALLOW IT TO SIT FOR 10 MINUTES TO CORRECT ITS SELF. SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL NOT RESTART AFTER THE 10 MINUTES THAT THE MANUAL SAYS TO WAIT. MY CAR IS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. *NM
Exterior lighting, Oct 10, 2006
TURN SIGNAL SOMETIMES WORKS, SOMETIMES DOESN'T, RADIO CUTS OFF, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM CHEVROLET ABOUT THIS INCIDENT, TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY RECALL ON FILE FOR MY VIN NUMBER, DESPITE THE EXACT ISSUE, TURN SIGNAL CAUSING ELECTRICAL ISSUES, BEING WRITTEN ON THE SERVICE CARD. *NM
Vehicle speed control, Oct 7, 2006
CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES BY ITSELF AT ANY GIVEN SPEED AFTER DRIVING A MILE OR SO. THEN I HIT RESUME, KICKS ON AND AFTER A WHILE, DISENGAGES BY ITSELF AGAIN. LAST NIGHT IT DISCONNECTED 21 TIMES IN A 16 MILE STRETCH OF ON HIGHWAY I-4. THIS AFTER TAKEN IT TO DEALER COURTESY CHEVROLET WHOM I REPORTED THE CONDITION AND THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS. BUT STILL DOING THE SAME. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 4, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CRACKED WHICH CAUSED ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. THE AUTO BODY SHOP STATED THE LEAK COULD LEAD TO THE ENGINE GETTING LOCKED.
Electrical system, Sep 14, 2006
I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE TURN SIGNALS/EMERGENCY FLASHERS HAVE BEEN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. YOUR WEB SITE CARRIES A NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE05055 RELATED TO 2002 MALIBU'S BUT WHEN I CALLED RELIABLE CHEVROLET IN ALBUQUERQUE NM TO SCHEDULE TO GET MY REPLACEMENT SWITCH, I WAS TOLD IT DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 5, 2006
ON SEPT. 5, 2006, MY HUSBAND, 2 CHILDREN, AND I WERE DRIVING DOWN A 55 MPH HIGHWAY, WHEN I PUSHED ON THE ACCELERATOR, AND MY CAR JUST DECIDED IT WAS ONLY GOING TO GO 35-45 MPH! LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO ONE BEHIND ME. I HAD TIME TO PUT MY FLASHERS ON AND GET THE CAR DOWN THE ROAD TO THE MECHANIC. I WAS ON A CAR COMPLAINT WEBSITE TRYING TO DISCOVER WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR WHEN I FOUND OUT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. AT WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM FOR THE 2002 CHEVY MALIBU THERE ARE ABOUT 9 PEOPLE DISCUSSING HOW THEIR ENGINE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. LIKE ME, AT FIRST IT EITHER DIDN'T SHOW THE LEAK, OR IT WAS MINIMAL, AND NOT WORRISOME, WE THOUGHT; HOWEVER, WE (MECHANICS THAT WE ARE NOT) WERE WRONG. SOMEONE SAID THIS REPLACEMENT PART IS $1200+. DEALERS AREN'T HELPING. MY WARRANTY JUST RAN OUT. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M GOING TO DO. I'M 38 YEARS OLD WITH A HEART CONDITION AND I NEED MY CAR, BUT I CAN'T DRIVE IT LIKE IT IS, NOR CAN I AFFORD TO FIX IT. *JB
Exterior lighting, Aug 28, 2006
THE HAZARD/ TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IN MY 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU FAILED, AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO USE MY TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS EFFECTIVELY. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 23, 2006
MY 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH DOWN AN INCLINE WHICH LEADS TO A ROTARY. ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY WERE LOST. THE CAR KEPT GAINING SPEED AS IT DROVE DOWN THE INCLINE. I HAD TO FORCE THE CAR INTO PARK AND USE THE FOOT EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP IT AFTER IT ROLLED THROUGH A STOP SIGN AND UNTO THE ROTARY. *JB
Exterior lighting, Jul 31, 2006
ON JULY 28 2006 MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2002 CHEVY MALIBU. WE DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME, WITH THE A/C RUNNING, AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THE VEHICLE SAT OVER NIGHT IN OUR GARAGE, AND THE NEXT MORNING MY WIFE DROVE THE CAR TO WORK. AS SOON AS SHE GOT TO WORK SHE CALLED ME SAYING THE TURN SIGNALS QUIT WORKING. SHE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE HAZARD LIGHTS, AND THEY WOULD NOT WORK EITHER. WE CALLED THE AUTO DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. THEY HAD US BRING THE CAR TO THEM. AFTER DRIVING MY VAN FOR 45 MINUTES, WITH NO WORKING A/C, I ARRIVED AT HER PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, AND THEY KEPT IT OVER NIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING THEY CALLED AND SAID THE CAR WAS READY FOR PICKUP. I AGAIN DROVE 45 MINUTES IN 100 DEGREE TEMPERATURE TO PICKUP THE CAR. EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THE TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RESET. SO I AGAIN DROVE THE CAR BACK HOME. THIS TIME WITH NO A/C. WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE TURN TO MY STREET I MOVED THE TURN INDICATION LEVER DOWN FOR A LEFT HAND TURN. NOTHING HAPPENED. THE TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK AGAIN. A LARGE TRUCK WAS BEHIND ME AND ALMOST SLAMMED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I MADE THE TURN, ONLY TO BE PULLED OVER BY A POLICE OFFICER. THE OFFICER ASKED WHY I DID NOT USE MY SIGNAL. I EXPLAINED TO HIM THE TURN SIGNALS QUIT WORKING AGAIN. THE OFFICER DID NOT CITE ME, BUT TOLD ME IF IT WAS NOT CORRECTED I WOULD FACE A CITATION THE NEXT TIME. I DROVE THE CAR BACK TO THE HOUSE, AND DID SOME INVESTIGATION OF MY OWN ON THE INTERNET. I HAVE READ OVER 300 DIFFERENT REPORTS ABOUT THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER 2002 MALIBU OWNERS. THE TURN LIGHTS AND HAZARD INDICATOR BUTTON HAVE NOT WORKED CORRECTLY SINCE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE SINCE THIS HAS HAPPENED. CHEVROLET DID A RECALL ON THE 2001 MODEL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT APPEARS THE SOLDERING OF THE CIRCUIT IN THE HAZARD INDICATOR BUTTON ON THE 2001 MODEL WAS THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HEARD OF OR FOUND A RECALL FOR THE 2002 MODEL. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Jul 17, 2006
MALIBU 2002 PURCHASED ON MAY 18, 2003 WITH 33,000 MILES . ON JULY 15, 2003 THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE COOLANT SYSTEM AND CAR OVERHEATED. ACCORDING TO DEALER CAR WAS FIXED. ON JUNE 1, 2004 THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. JUNE 27, 2006 WITH 72, 000 MILES, THERE IS OIL IN COOLANT RESERVOIR AND A COOLANT LEAK. THERE WAS A LOWER INTAKE LEAK AND LEAK AT WATER PUMP. THE LOWER INTAKE AND WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED BUT ON JULY 17, 2006 THE SAME PROBLEM CAME AGAIN. JULY 17, 2006 ONLY A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE PROBLEM WITH OIL IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AND DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. *JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WHICH WAS ACCOMPANIED BY THE SMELL OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST 6 TIMES, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. ON THE SEVENTH VISIT, THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A GAS LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED, THE FUEL LINE FRACTURED AND BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED.
Suspension, Jul 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SHOCK ABSORBER DETACHED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE DETACHMENT ALSO BROKE THE TIE ROD AND THE STRUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE DETACHMENT WAS DUE TO HITTING A POTHOLE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT DID NOT OBSERVE ANY POTHOLES IN THE VICINITY. UPDATED 7/18/2006 - *NM
Electrical system, Jul 5, 2006
PURCHASED THIS 2002 MALIBU USED FROM LOCAL CHEVY DEALER. FIRST INCIDENT, AFTER A BRIEF STOP AT A GAS STATION THE CAR WOULDN'T RESTART. TURNED OVER BUT NO FIRE. HAD IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM WAS STOPPING THE CAR FROM STARTING. THEY EXPLAINED THAT ONLY A DEALER CAN PROCESS OR RECYCLE THIS PROBLEM. THEY DID A TEMPORARY "RECYCLE" OF THE SYSTEM AND THE CAR STARTED BACK UP. I PLANNED TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS TO FOLLOW UP, BUT THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN, AT A STORE, CRANKED NO FIRE, THEFT LIGHT FLASHING, SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS. I WAS TOLD AT THE REPAIR SHOP THAT THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THESE MODELS. THEY CHARGED ME $70.00 FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC TIME SPENT, AND I WAS THANKFUL THAT THE CAR WOULD AT LEAST START. NOW IT'S STUCK IN A PARKING LOT ACROSS TOWN AND I CAN'T EVEN GET IT TOWED (NO TOW COVERAGE). MY FEAR IS THIS HAPPENING REPEATEDLY. FIRST EVENT WAS ON JUNE 19, SECOND ON JUNE 30. I AM CURIOUS ABOUT ALL THE DIFFERENT "TRICKS" I AM HEARING ABOUT TO BYPASS THE SYSTEM AND GET THE CAR TO START. ONE SAID I SHOULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL QUICKLY SIDE TO SIDE WHILE APPLYING MY FOOT TO THE ACCELERATOR, AND TURN THE IGNITION, ANOTHER SAID TO TRY SWITCHING KEYS, (WHICH I DID TRY BUT IT DIDN'T WORK). ANY OTHER IDEAS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! IF I COULD GET IT TO START THEN I COULD AT LEAST GET IT TO THE DEALER - I AM A SINGLE MOM, VERY BROKE, NO RESOURCES TO FALL BACK ON FOR THIS REPEAT EVENT SO SOON. I HAVEN'T EVEN MENTIONED THE CONSTANT BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHTS- I REPLACE THE BULBS AND THEY BLOW WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS...NO VISIBLE ELECTRICAL LINE DAMAGE, EITHER...*NM
Exterior lighting, Jun 24, 2006
2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU, TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING. THE FUSE IS GOOD FOR THE TURN SIGNALS, LIGHT BULBS FOR TURN SIGNALS ARE GOOD AND HAZARDS WORK. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LEAK AT APPROXIMATELY 13000 MILES. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. UPDATED 07/05/06. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 14, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE FRONT PASSENGER HUB AND SPEED SENSOR. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED. THE VEHICLE IS A MALIBU. *AK
Exterior lighting, Jun 8, 2006
MY FAMILY'S 2002 CHEVY MALIBU'S TURN SIGNAL FLASHERS ARE INTERMITENTLY FAILING. THE PROBLEM BEGAN YESTERDAY, 7 JUNE 2006, AND REOCCURED TODAY, THE 8TH OF JUNE, 2006. I NOTICE THAT NHTSA HAD A RECALL PENDING ON THIS EXACT ISSUE, BUT IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CLOSED. WHY, AND WHAT IS NHTSA DOING ABOUT THE PROBLEM IN LIEU THEREOF? *NM
Engine and engine cooling, May 30, 2006
CAR STARTED LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON ENGINE AT 45000 MILES. WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM BUT THAT SINCE THERE WAS NO RECALL I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $900.00 FOR THIS REPAIR OUT OF POCKET. THIS COULD LEAD TO A FIRE AND OVERHEATING ENGINE FAILURE. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 30, 2006
BOTH FRONT CALIPERS AND BOTH REAR CALIPERS LEAKING. PROBLEM COVERED UNDER MY FIDELITY EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT THE NEW BRAKES THAT I HAD ON THERE WERE RUINED BY BRAKE FLUID CAUSED BY THE LEAK. WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER BRAKES. I HAVE 3 FRIENDS WITH THE EXACT SAME VEHICLE AND THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS. *JB
Steering, Suspension, May 29, 2006
HEARING POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHENEVER YOU MAKE A TURN IN THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR STABILIZING BAR IS BAD. BACK END SWINGS. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Visibility, May 13, 2006
CAR HAS FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO TELL US WHY. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET, WHICH HAD NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. OUR WIPERS ONLY WORK ON HIGH. OUR HEAT ONLY WORKS ON NUMBER 4 AND 5. WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR WITH MY BABY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR, THE CAR JUST DECIDED TO DIE ON ME. I HAD TO TRY TO GET OUT OF THE PASSING LANE, SO THAT I COULD PULL OFF OF THE ROAD. MY RADIO AND HEAT STILL WORKED, BUT CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. MY OIL AND BATTERY AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS WERE ON (I HAD NOT EVEN USED THE CRUISE CONTROL) AND MY CAR JUST WOULD NOT START. IT TOOK ME AN HOUR TO GET MY CAR TO START AGAIN, NOW I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT ANY DISTANCE FOR FEAR OF BEING STRANDED. *JB