10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Sep 101999

Sebring

  • miles
While driving on highway a T approx 30-40 mph, got ready to slow down, and the vehicle started to accelerate. Applied brakes, and the rpms shot up to 4 or 5. had to pull the emergency brakes in order to stop the vehicle.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #5

Sep 201999

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
Defective throttle linkage caused vehicle to take off unexpectedly up to speeds of 50 mph while in reverse, driver slammed on brakes, but vehicle would not stop until hitting a building.

- Tequesta, FL, USA

problem #4

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes make sqeaking noise.

- Mission Vi, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed. Nlm

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 141998

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed and applying brakes, vehicle shakes and pulls to the right. Wnen consumer drives over 15 mph, vehicle starts to vibrate. Also, when switching into a different gear there is a knocking noise coming from the vehicle.

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #1

Aug 061998

Sebring

  • miles
While driving consumer tried to make a sudden stop, pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and the vehicle continued to travel. The consumer tried to depress the brakes again and the vehicle stopped. Dealer has been contacted.

- Williamsfield, OH, USA