10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #21

Nov 012000

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Engine/ brakes/ starter /catalytic converter/ fuel pump and fuse failed. Dealership was aware of problem vehicle wouldn't start, and radiator went out also.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #20

Jan 012000

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Consumer was smelling smoke inside of vehicle, starter/ brakes and other parts were replaced. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Greenfield, TN, USA

problem #19

Mar 302001

(reported on)

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  • Automatic transmission
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Design flaw in engine is causing a vibration in steering wheel, gear shift and down in brake pedal. It has become worse. Currently, vehicle jerks forward. Consumer states vehicle jerks and pulsates while braking.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #18

Apr 041995

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  • Manual transmission
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Consumer has been experiencing problems with steering and brakes. During inclement weather power steering goes out and the power brakes fail. Also, the battery light illuminates. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Union Town, PA, USA

problem #17

Dec 091998

(reported on)

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Front and rear brake making excessive groaning noise. Repeated repairs have been nessary yet the problem remains.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #16

Jul 261999

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  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Possible defect in brake design resulting in repairs seven times with multiple rotor, caliper, and pad replacements.

- Seaside, CA, USA

problem #15

Dec 231998

(reported on)

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1: in cold weather, parking brake willn't release thus drags tires. 2: calipers don't fully disengage; noticable dragging (weather not factor) 3: dealer reluctant to assist.

- Brentwood, MO, USA

problem #14

Feb 011996

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While applying the brakes, there is a noise and extended stopping distance which may cause an accident. Dealer replaced brakes 5 times. Cause unknown. Also problems with transmission, and the passenger rear seatbelt buckle is broken which wont protect the occupant in event of an accident. David randolph called on behalf of his sister mary hatzell. Please direct any questions to him.

- Waynesville, NC, USA

problem #13

Aug 261997

(reported on)

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  • Automatic transmission
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Brake failure.

- Waukegan, IL, USA

problem #12

Feb 271997

(reported on)

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Brake flude leaks.

- Grimstead, VA, USA

problem #11

Aug 261996

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The brakes were making a grinding noise, due to a missing spring.

- Grimstead, VA, USA

problem #10

Dec 231996

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  • Automatic transmission
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Brakes failed.

- Grimstead, VA, USA

problem #9

Oct 231995

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  • Automatic transmission
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Brakes failed three times.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #8

Dec 131995

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Brakes grind when applied.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #7

Jun 141996

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Noisy brakes.

- Winter Par, FL, USA

problem #6

Apr 061996

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  • Manual transmission
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Applied brakes with cruise control on, brakes failed, brake pedal went to the floor, vehicle lost control, resulting in an accident/injury.

- Alberdeen, NC, USA

problem #5

Dec 061995

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Brakes failed.

- New Orlean, LA, USA

problem #4

Feb 211996

(reported on)

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Hydraulic brakes; upon applying brakes @ speed less 10 mph, applied brakes and they seized up.

- Cadyville, NY, USA

problem #3

Feb 211996

(reported on)

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Hydraulic brakes; upon applying brakes @ speed less 10 mph, applied brakes and they seized up.

- Cadyville, NY, USA

problem #2

May 171995

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Brakes failed/noisy.

- Kansas Cit, MO, USA

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