: the contact stated while traveling various speeds or while stationary, the exterior side view mirrors and front roof pillars obstructed the view and created blind spots to the front sides of the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that there were other models which had the side mirrors attached to the door, instead of the window pillar. The contact had noticed many newer model vehicles, such as the Nissan versa and MINIcooper being manufactured this way. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. Updated 12/18/06.

- Clinton, SC, USA

While driving at 62 mph vehicle stalled. This caused loss of steering and brakes. Consumer took the vehicle O the dealership several times over the course of a year. The dealer replaced different parts yet the problem recurred. The coolant level light had a poor connection which caused the then it is moist or damp outside the vehicle sputters and stalls. Coolant light to illuminate. Sometimes the door locks would unlock once the vehicle was placed in park, sometimes they didn't. the vehicles heated seat shut off after about five minutes or sometimes they didn't work at all. The information center would reset itself sometimes. The dealer replaced the instrument panel cluster. The exterior driver's side mirror was cloudy which caused poor visibility. The dealer replaced the entire mirror.

- Houlton, ME, USA