Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
49 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
65,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 49 complaints (10.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 24.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 8.2% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 8.2% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 8.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 3 |
| Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut: 3; Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 2
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 | 1 |
| 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: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 48 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 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 10; 1997: 7; 1998: 3; 1999: 5; 2000: 11; 2001: 4; 2003: 1; 2005: 1; 2009: 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 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.
VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT UNDER MODERATE TO HARD BRAKING/MORE NOTICEABLE DURING SNOWY OR RAINY CONDITIONS. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506475 at NHTSA ↗
THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED FOUR YEARS AFTER PURCHASE. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 555703 at NHTSA ↗
CONSUMER'S MAZDA SUV WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF FAULTY WORK PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE BY TECHNICIANS AT PEP BOYS.*MR THE CONSUMER PURCHASED RIMS FROM A LOCAL RETAILER, HOWEVER WHEN HE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED ALL 4 OF THE RIMS HAD STAINS, RUST/ BLEMISHES. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP DESTROYED HIS TRANSMISSION AND THE IGNITION.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10132346 at NHTSA ↗
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 514815 at NHTSA ↗
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS FUEL PUMP AND CRANK SENSOR FAILURE. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004476 at NHTSA ↗
THE IGNITION MODULE SWITCH IS FAILING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 557572 at NHTSA ↗
STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485587 at NHTSA ↗
THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. YOU CAN SLOW THE CAR, BY BRAKING, BY 15-20 MPH AND THE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. THE ONLY WAY TO SHUT OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TO HIT THE OFF SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS COULD LEAD TO UNCONTROLLED SPEED AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 726501 at NHTSA ↗
MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY ATTACHED GARAGE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON , SOMETIME DURING THE NIGHT THE DASH WAS ON FIRE , SUNDAY AFTERNOON WE WENT TO GET IN THE VEHICLE AND THE ENTIRE DASH WAS BURNED, WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPT AND WAS TOLD WE WERE VERY LUCKY THE VEHICLE DID NOT BLOW THE SIDE OF THE HOUSE OFF AND IT APPEARED TO BE ELECTRICAL, WE CALLED OUR INSURANCE AND KOONS OF WESTMINSTER. MY INSURANCE COMPANY HIRED AN INVESTIGATER TO FIND THE CAUSE , HE SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN THE TAPE DECK. PRIOR TO THIS I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 706239 at NHTSA ↗
PULLEY WAS DEFECTIVE AND REDESIGNED. OWNERS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED THAT PULLEY CAN DISENTEGRATE CAUSING BELT TO BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OVERHEATING, AND BATTERY CHARGING. THE COMPANY REDESINGED THE PULLEY SO THEY KNOW THEY HAD A PROBLEM, BUT THE CONSUMER IS AT RISK. IT ALSO COST $165.00 PARTS AND LABOR TO FIX. IF IT WAS A DESIGN PROBLEM, I THINK I SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE FAILURE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS STOPPED AT THE TIME THE BELT SEPARATED. I WOULD HATE TO HAVE LOST MY STEERING AT 70 MPH.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 740574 at NHTSA ↗
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
49 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 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 410.3% | 216.7%ODI 556996LEFT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC | 418.2%ODI 10169642I JUST RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE ON A TIRE RECALL FROM YEARS AGO. I BOUGHT A NEW MAZDA NAVAJO IN 1993 AND IT HAD FIRESTONE ATX TIRES. THEY FAILED WAY BEFORE ANY RECALL SO I REPLACED THEM AT MY COST WITH THE SAME. THESE TIRES FAILED ALSO SO I REPLACED THEM WITH SOMETHING ELSE. 2 SETS (10 TIRES) AT MY COST. WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT I GOT NOTHING. IN FACT, I DIDN'T EVEN OWN THE VEHICLE ANYMORE. MY COMPLAINT IS...WHEN IT TAKES SO LONG TO IDENTIFY A PROBLEM, WHAT ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THE RECALL? THEY CA… | 24.1%ODI 603417NOISE IN FRONT WHEEL WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD DUE TO FAILED RADIUS ARM BUSHING. |
| Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 37.7%ODI 10048431 · 66,000 miWHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE SUNROOF OF THE VEHICLE WAS BLOWN OFF BY THE WIND. THE SUNROOF TILTS UP AT THE REAR AND THE DEALER CAN NOT EXPLAIN HOW THE ROOF COULD BE LOST. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PART, BUT THE CONSUMER'S VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. *PH | 325.0% | 14.5%ODI 815837SUN ROOF: WAS IN THE PARKING LOT, SITTING IN VEHICLE AND THE SUN ROOF COMPLETELY SHATTERED. *AK | 36.1% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 25.1% | 18.3%ODI 986279DUE TO THE CONTROL ARM AND THE BUSHING FAILURE THE VEHICLE SHAKES. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE MAKES A NOISE AND DOES NOT STOP PORPERLY, TRANSMISSION MOUNTS CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MOVE FOWARD/BACKWARD WHILE STOPPING AND ACELERATION, CONSUMER ALSO HAD SHOCKS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT REPLACED.*JB | 418.2% | 24.1%ODI 603417NOISE IN FRONT WHEEL WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD DUE TO FAILED RADIUS ARM BUSHING. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 12.6% | 18.3%ODI 829245REAR ANTI- LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP. CONSUMER STATES AFRAID THAT ONE DAY THE AUTO MAY NOT STOP. *AK | 29.1% | 510.2%ODI 506475VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT UNDER MODERATE TO HARD BRAKING/MORE NOTICEABLE DURING SNOWY OR RAINY CONDITIONS. *SD |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 410.3%ODI 866803WHILE DRIVING 70MPH RIGHT REAR PASSENGER FIRESTONE ATX TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL, AND GO UNDER A SEMI -TRAILER AND ROLL OVER. VEHICLE WAS A MAZDA NAVAJO. DOT # WIHLAT51561. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 14.5%ODI 560366THE VEHICLES TIRES EXPERIENCED MANY FAILURES PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000 (FIRESTONE ATX P235/75R15). NLM | 24.1%ODI 560815WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE AND DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY, WAS ABLE TO PULL VEHICLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER, GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES AND SAW THAT ONE OF THE TIRES HAD COME COMPLETLEY APART AND WAS IN SHREDS AROUND THE WHEEL, ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED AND CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *JB |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 37.7%ODI 834436WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, RESULTING IN THE RPM GAUGE RACING UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 48.2% |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 25.1% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 14.5%ODI 839179WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH TRANSMISSION FROZE UP, LOCKING THE REAR WHEELS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK | 36.1% |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 18.3%ODI 981100MFR RECALL 61510 REAR LIFTGATE CYLINDERS. BRONX MAZDA PARTS ON ORDER SINCE DEC 95. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK | 29.1%ODI 555836CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE LIFTGATE BRACKET REPAIRED PER RECALL NOTICE 99V-310, DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE CLAIMING THAT THE RECALL NOTICE EXPIRED, AS A RESULT CONSUMER HAD THE BRACKET REPLACED BY ANOTHER COMPANY, HOWEVER SINCE THE ORIGINAL BRACKET BROKE THE TAILGATE DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY, THIS IS ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. NLM | 36.1%ODI 554865CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V310002 AND IS WAITING FOR DEALER TO RECEIVE PARTS. *SLC |
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.
1993: 5 complaints · 1994: 19 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 | 2 | 9 | 19 |
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 41 | 8 | 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 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | Vehicle Speed Control | Power Train:Automatic Transmission | Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 834607WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WOULD POP OUT. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE BOUNCES OR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY/MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHED IN, AND THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED OF ALL PROBLEMS, SOME REPLACEMENTS WERE MADE, MAJOR PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML | 0 | 0 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1ODI 603417NOISE IN FRONT WHEEL WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD DUE TO FAILED RADIUS ARM BUSHING. | 1ODI 603417NOISE IN FRONT WHEEL WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD DUE TO FAILED RADIUS ARM BUSHING. | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 834607WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WOULD POP OUT. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE BOUNCES OR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY/MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHED IN, AND THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED OF ALL PROBLEMS, SOME REPLACEMENTS WERE MADE, MAJOR PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML | 0 | 1ODI 603417NOISE IN FRONT WHEEL WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD DUE TO FAILED RADIUS ARM BUSHING. | — | 1ODI 603417NOISE IN FRONT WHEEL WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD DUE TO FAILED RADIUS ARM BUSHING. | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 603417NOISE IN FRONT WHEEL WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD DUE TO FAILED RADIUS ARM BUSHING. | 1ODI 603417NOISE IN FRONT WHEEL WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD DUE TO FAILED RADIUS ARM BUSHING. | — | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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.
3 patterns with matching reports.
4 mentions · 8.2% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS FUEL PUMP AND CRANK SENSOR FAILURE. TS
THE IGNITION MODULE SWITCH IS FAILING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *SLC
\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b2 mentions · 4.1% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
ABS: WHEN APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY, TRAVELED TO FLOOR, CAUSED BY CORROSION OF BRAKE PAD RETAINER, RETAINER DETACHED FROM BRAKE PAD, BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE VERY FAST ON ITS OWN. ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED DOWN WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE TO STOP. VEHICLE DROVE ABOUT 3 MILES WHEN CONSUMER HAD A CHANCE TO PLACE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL WHICH EVENTUALLY STOPPED VEHICLE. DEALER HAS ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL'S CABLE HAD BINDED AND FREID (WEAR AND TEAR) WHICH CAUSED PROBLEM. *AK
\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b2 mentions · 4.1% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
PULLEY WAS DEFECTIVE AND REDESIGNED. OWNERS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED THAT PULLEY CAN DISENTEGRATE CAUSING BELT TO BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OVERHEATING, AND BATTERY CHARGING. THE COMPANY REDESINGED THE PULLEY SO THEY KNOW THEY HAD A PROBLEM, BUT THE CONSUMER IS AT RISK. IT ALSO COST $165.00 PARTS AND LABOR TO FIX. IF IT WAS A DESIGN PROBLEM, I THINK I SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE FAILURE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS STOPPED AT THE TIME THE BELT SEPARATED. I WOULD HATE TO HAVE LOST MY STEERING AT 70 MPH.*AK
SERPENTINE BELT IDLER PULLEY IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN BEARINGS WENT, IT WOULD CAUSE BELT TO OVERHEAT AND THEN SNAP. WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING CONTROL. STEERING WOULD GO INTO A HARD MANUAL STEERING INSTEAD. *AK
\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b