2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,716 miles

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problem #4

Aug 122003

Sephia

  • 72,864 miles
When vehicle has been started engine light would come on and remain illuminated. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic failed to resolve the problem.

- Montville, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Jul 082003

Sephia

  • 150,000 miles
Consumer states that body mounts separated from the frame, resulting in loss of steering function while driving. Related recall 98V323000, consumer's vehicle not included due to VIN.

- Spanish Fork, UT, USA

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problem #2

Mar 302000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
After an oil change the mechanic left the oil plug loose and the plug fell on the open highway, now the vehicle has left a consumer stranded.

- Unknown, UN, USA

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problem #1

Apr 221996

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle's ABS brakes failed three times, make gronding noise/dimmer switch overheated/replaced rusted muffler/gas accelerator too close to brake pedal/ vehicle bucks and hesitates at low speed/noisy lifters.

- Rosenberg, TX, USA

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