10.0

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

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problem #7

Oct 011999

Sephia

  • miles
I have had the brakes repaired at least 10-12 times and the problem still is not fixed. The brake pedal becomes hard and doesnt depress, making stopping slow. The front wheels of the car become black, covered with the dust from the brake pads.. and at times the brakes stick and resistance is felt from the vehicle and the front tires begin to give off smoke.

- Eugene, OR, USA

problem #6

Mar 201997

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Several replacements of brake pads and rotors due to warping/vibration/shuddering, also glazed brake lining replaced due to squeaking noise when applying brakes.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #5

Jan 161998

Sephia

  • miles
Brake rotors severely worn, pads failed causing noise.

- Roseville, CA, USA

problem #4

May 231997

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pads failed twice, causing brakes to pulsate.

- Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 201997

Sephia

  • miles
While backing vehicle up, heard a loud pop sound w/foot on brakes; also occurs when going forward; took to dealer & informed was front calipers & vehicle not drivable. Waiting for parts. Old calipers & brake pads replaced which caused brakes to lock up.

- Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 191996

Sephia

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Brake pads replaced.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #1

Oct 151996

Sephia

  • miles
Trying to make a sudden stop going 10mph, brakes didn't take, brake pedal went to the floor, hit the vehicle in front. Rotors and brakes pads were replaced afterwards, at times there's a loud noise and when the brakes are applied the noise stops and vice versa.

- Monroe, LA, USA