10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 1
Average Mileage:
167,263 miles

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problem #1

Oct 272012

Prelude 4-cyl

  • 167,263 miles
On the morning of October 27, 2012, there was an accident. The airbags deployed. Per the detective that spoke with my husband, the airbag broke our son's neck and they believe death was instant. (I hope so). This was a used vehicle that apparently had several owners. The last owner prior to our son was [xxx]. it was purchased from him the day after thanksgiving 2009. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Updated 2/13/13

- Douglasville, GA, USA

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