70 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 1990–1997), typically at around 78,000 miles. Most often named: frontal (30%). Reported consequences: 15 crashes, 1 fire, 14 injuries.
13 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 1991–1997), typically at around 68,000 miles. Most often named: ignition (23%), 12v/24v/48v battery (23%), wiring:fuses and circuit breakers (15%). Reported consequences: 1 fire.
22 owners in the United States reported problems with the transmission and drivetrain of this car to NHTSA (model years 1999–2005), typically at around 52,000 miles. Most often named: manual transmission (55%), clutch assembly (23%). Reported consequences: 2 crashes, 4 injuries.
10 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 1998–2003), typically at around 52,000 miles. Most often named: frontal (30%). Reported consequences: 9 crashes, 10 injuries.
12 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 2006–2013), typically at around 44,000 miles. Most often named: sensor:occupant classification (17%). Reported consequences: 2 crashes, 4 injuries.
On affected vehicles The brackets used to secure the fuel pipes to the engine may not be tightened sufficiently. If the engine is repeatedly operated at high speed such as during circuit driving vibrations may cause the fuel pipe to resonate potentially causing the pipe to leak. The fuel leakage may increase the risk of fire.
On affected vehicles the Traction Control System (TCS)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may not illuminate when abnormal yaw rate characteristics are detected due to a software diagnostic programming error. This issue does not affect vehicle drivability or braking performance.
This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. 09-012/21 12/13/21, 06/10/21 and 04/27/21 DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience all of following symptoms: The door lock/unlock operation will not work using the remote transmitter button. 1. The door lock/unlock operation will not work using the door lock/release touch sensor. 2. The engine will not start using the ignition switch. 3. The transmitter operates by itself. 4. The key battery drains faster than usual. 5. Symptoms 1-3: This may be caused when excess load is applied to the remote transmitter, deforming the electrical terminals and creating poor contact with the battery. To eliminate this concern, the structure in the remote transmitter has been modified to reduce the deformation of the electrical terminals. Symptom 4-5: This may be caused when excessive load is applied to the remote transmitter, creating a gap around the gasket where moisture enters and corrodes the circuit board which in turn drains the key battery faster than usual. To eliminate this concern, the thickness of the case wall on the gasket mounting surface has been increased and the bonding strength of the components has been improved to prevent deformation. REPAIR PROCEDURE If the battery is bad or installed incorrectly, replace the battery and/or install it correctly. If the remote power saving function is off and the battery is good and installed correctly, replace the defective remote transmitter with a modified one according to the instructions on MGSS (IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-RELATED PARTS PROGRAMMING). NOTE: DO NOT replace other remote transmitter(s) for the vehicle if they not experiencing an issue.