Other Engine Info: EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM-US/CANDA
Other Restraint System Info: Front airbags utilize smart airbag technology. Front seats feature an anti-whiplash system.
Plant City: HALEWOOD
Plant Country: England
Pretensioner: Yes
Seat Belts All: Manual
Steering Location: Left Hand Drive (LHD)
Transmission Style: Automatic
Trim: X-Type
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2003
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
AT 55 MPH VEHICLE VEERED LEFT TO AVOID GETTING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR THAT CAME INTO ITS LANE. DESPITE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND CRASHED THROUGH A FENCE STOPPING IN A RESIDENTIAL BACKYARD. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW COMPLETELY SHATTERED FROM IMPACT, HOWEVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG/S DID NOT DEPLOY. INSURANCE CLAIM STILL PENDING. *JB
2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE PARK GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED A SWITCH WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED. ALSO AT 26,000 WHILE DRIVING ALL GAUGES ON THE DASHBOARD SUDDENLY WENT TO ZERO. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB