Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer, however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.

Engine misfire: Throttle body is prone to carbon buildup causing idle problems and hard accelerator pedal effort. (1990-92)

Hard starting: Hard starting in cold weather due to ice forming in some of the engine's vacuum lines. (1993)

Headlights: Due to a faulty headlight switch, the headlights come on by themselves and kill the battery. (1990-91)

Keys: The soft metal from which the original keys were made is prone to breaking off in the lock. (1990)

This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership to be slightly higher.

1990-91: Front seatbelt release button can break and pieces can fall inside.

1990-92: Steering wheel hub in cars with airbag can fracture during certain frontal and near-frontal collisions, decreasing control and reducing protection.

1991: When using front seatback release levers to tip front seatback forward to enter/exit rear seat, it is possible to insert a finger into the hinge mechanism.