Leaking coolant and replaced radiator, thermostat and still leaking and started to overhead. found out it was head baskets and did research on recalls for this year make and model. found out on forums that there were multiple problems with both types of engines that year the single and dual overhead cam engines and all around the same mileage, but only the single overhead cam engine had the recall. i feel there should be a recall on the dual overhead cam engine as well.
Started noticing a problem when coming down a long, steep hill with extensive shuddering when braking. when i got into town, there was a even more shuddering when coming to a stop at a red light. i had to pull on the parking brake to stop the car. when we started up again, it pulled very hard so we pulled over and when i put the car into neutral, the engine raced up above 4,000 rpm. i shut the engine off, but when it was started again, it raced again. i eased it safely home a short distance away with the uncontrolled acceleration problem continuing. *tr