Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
12 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 to 1989 model years. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
1988: 2; 1989: 2
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
Reported: 1988-05-31 (May 31, 1988) · Model years: 1988, 1989
COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP.
Consequence: THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.
Remedy: REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Reported: 1997-12-09 (December 9, 1997) · Model years: 1988, 1989
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER CORE END CAP CAN FAIL DUE TO MATERIAL STRENGTH DETERIORATION OCCURRING OVER TIME WITH EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FLUID.
Consequence: FAILURE WILL ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF COOLING SYSTEM STEAM INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
12 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1988 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 125.0%ODI 535279VEHICLE ENGINE OVERHEATED ON OCCASION, POSSIBLE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. | 225.0% |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 225.0% |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 250.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5% |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 125.0%ODI 987158ELECTRICAL SHORT WHEN DRIVING, CAUSING THE HEAD LIGHTS TO GO OFF ON THE VEHICLE, (ALL LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE). *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5% |
| Seat Belts | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 482098DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CLIP ATTACHED TO FRAM E BROKE OFF, PREVENTING BELT FROM FASTENING. *SKD |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 8019615CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SUFFERS EXCESSIVE BRAKE FAILURE. *MR |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
1988: 0 complaints · 1989: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | Exterior Lighting:Headlights | Power Train | Seat Belts | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
2 patterns with matching reports.
1 mentions · 8.3% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SUFFERS EXCESSIVE BRAKE FAILURE. *MR
\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b1 mentions · 8.3% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DLR HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION 5 TIMES. *MR
\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b