4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,667 miles

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problem #3

Dec 012003

CL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 77,000 miles
Vehicle unable to start. No response. Starter motor defective. 2nd replacement. 1st replacement occurred in Dec 2003.

- Springfield, VA, USA

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problem #2

May 121999

CL 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS light comes on, and with that a noise is heard in the system, engine light also comes on, when applying brakes they go to the floor which eventually stops vehicle, ABS light stays on, contacted dealer, and dealer stated that ABS is leaking. Dealer has repaired and replaces other major parts of the vehicles, such as the alternator and starter, egr valve was replaced due to the engine light coming on, brake light, transmission was serviced, the window regulator was replaced.left front window does not go up,2.left front door regulator,3.high mount brake light,4.egr valve 5.starter

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 302000

CL

  • miles
After taken vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance on 27-Oct-2000, vehicle was showing problem with the starter. It had to be restarted a couple times.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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