8.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,700 miles

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problem #1

Feb 232004

525 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 2,700 miles
While shifting gears from first to second gear vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake. Consumer pulled over to the shoulder. Consumer was able to release the pedal.

- Vienna, VA, USA