10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,400 miles

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problem #5

May 082009

300M

  • 82,000 miles
Brakes applied with out the application from the driver then released.this occurred two times driving at 50 mph. The car was then parked. The defrost and heat came on and the antilock light illuminated both times.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

problem #4

May 102002

300M

  • miles
Electrical connectors to controller were severely corroded--"hidden defect"

- Shaker Heights, OH, USA

problem #3

Sep 072000

300M

  • miles
While vehicle was moving approximately 20 mph, consumer pressed brake pedal to stop, and pedal hit floor. Vehicle did not stop, causing consumer to rear end vehicle in front of him. The customer states brake failure was due to defect.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #2

May 122000

300M

  • miles
Vehicle was parked, and consumer started vehicle when it suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall. Applied brakes, but vehicle did not stop.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #1

Aug 041999

300M

  • miles
ABS brake problem; when applying the brakes on dry surface, the ABS system kicks in.turned the brakes off and driver could not stop vehicle. Also, steering wheel locked up and driver could not turn left or right. Two dealerships were not able to duplicate these problems.

- Lake Forest, IL, USA