Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
7 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1974 to 1988 model years. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 14.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 14.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Hubs | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Power Train:Axle Hubs: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1999: 1
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
MIKUNA CARBURETOR HAS CAUSED NUMEROUS COMPONENTS TO FAIL RESULTING IN STALLING, BLOWING BLACK SMOKE AND ENGINE HEADS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964554 at NHTSA ↗
BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND CLUTCH/SLAVE CYLINDER SWITCHN WENT OUT. THE PROBLEM STARTED SIX MONTHS AGO. ALSO, DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE LEFT HUB TWICE FRONT BEARING AND SPINDLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 850769 at NHTSA ↗
GAS TANK LEAKING DUE TO SEAM/WELD WEAKENING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972173 at NHTSA ↗
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 |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
1974: 1; 1986: 0; 1987: 0; 1988: 0
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
7 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 | 1974 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 240.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 972173GAS TANK LEAKING DUE TO SEAM/WELD WEAKENING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 850769BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND CLUTCH/SLAVE CYLINDER SWITCHN WENT OUT. THE PROBLEM STARTED SIX MONTHS AGO. ALSO, DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE LEFT HUB TWICE FRONT BEARING AND SPINDLE. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Axle Hubs | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 850769BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND CLUTCH/SLAVE CYLINDER SWITCHN WENT OUT. THE PROBLEM STARTED SIX MONTHS AGO. ALSO, DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE LEFT HUB TWICE FRONT BEARING AND SPINDLE. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 850769BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND CLUTCH/SLAVE CYLINDER SWITCHN WENT OUT. THE PROBLEM STARTED SIX MONTHS AGO. ALSO, DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE LEFT HUB TWICE FRONT BEARING AND SPINDLE. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 966197HAD AN ACCIDENT AND UPON IMPACT,SEAT BELTS BROKE, RESULTING IN FATALITY/INJURY. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0% |
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.
1987: 0 complaints · 1988: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | 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 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | Power Train:Axle Assembly | Power Train:Axle Hubs | Power Train:Clutch Assembly | Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | Seat Belts:Front:Retractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1ODI 850769BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND CLUTCH/SLAVE CYLINDER SWITCHN WENT OUT. THE PROBLEM STARTED SIX MONTHS AGO. ALSO, DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE LEFT HUB TWICE FRONT BEARING AND SPINDLE. *AK | 1ODI 850769BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND CLUTCH/SLAVE CYLINDER SWITCHN WENT OUT. THE PROBLEM STARTED SIX MONTHS AGO. ALSO, DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE LEFT HUB TWICE FRONT BEARING AND SPINDLE. *AK | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Axle Hubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 850769BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND CLUTCH/SLAVE CYLINDER SWITCHN WENT OUT. THE PROBLEM STARTED SIX MONTHS AGO. ALSO, DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE LEFT HUB TWICE FRONT BEARING AND SPINDLE. *AK | — | 1ODI 850769BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND CLUTCH/SLAVE CYLINDER SWITCHN WENT OUT. THE PROBLEM STARTED SIX MONTHS AGO. ALSO, DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE LEFT HUB TWICE FRONT BEARING AND SPINDLE. *AK | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 850769BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND CLUTCH/SLAVE CYLINDER SWITCHN WENT OUT. THE PROBLEM STARTED SIX MONTHS AGO. ALSO, DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE LEFT HUB TWICE FRONT BEARING AND SPINDLE. *AK | 1ODI 850769BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND CLUTCH/SLAVE CYLINDER SWITCHN WENT OUT. THE PROBLEM STARTED SIX MONTHS AGO. ALSO, DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE LEFT HUB TWICE FRONT BEARING AND SPINDLE. *AK | — | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 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.
1 patterns with matching reports.
1 mentions · 14.3% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
MIKUNA CARBURETOR HAS CAUSED NUMEROUS COMPONENTS TO FAIL RESULTING IN STALLING, BLOWING BLACK SMOKE AND ENGINE HEADS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b