10.0

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

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problem #19

Feb 162001

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer states brakes have been worked on 5 or 6 times in less than the first 18 months, dealer states this was normal because brakes were new.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #18

Feb 162001

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer states brakes have been worked on 5 or 6 times in less than the first 18 months, dealer states this was normal because brakes were new.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #17

Jul 012001

Sephia

  • miles
Brakes have to be replaced for 3rd time in 3 years.

- Havelock, NC, USA

problem #16

Jul 012000

Sephia

  • miles
When applying brakes, holds slowly and pedal goes all way down to floor. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Starkville, MS, USA

problem #15

Nov 261999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
The brakes have been replaced two times while the vehicle was under warranty, the brakes are again shaking and the dealer has odviously not solved the problem.

- Unknown, UN, USA

problem #14

Nov 011999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
The braking system has no adjustment. Also, there is no test on the master cylinder for presure. Quote(the pedal touching the floor is normal for car to do).

- Reseda, CA, USA

problem #13

Oct 211998

Sephia

  • miles
Brakes continually vibrating and require repair.

- Clearwater , FL, USA

problem #12

Dec 141999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Brakes gave way while parallel parking. Hit another vehicle. The brakes made noises when applied. Then would fade out. Taken vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic the brakes were fine & did not need repairing.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #11

Sep 121997

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake system continually makes noise, several replacements and repairs however continues to experience noise, unable to rectify. Mjs

- Mc Keespor, PA, USA

problem #10

Sep 121997

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake system continually makes noise, several replacements and repairs however continues to experience noise, unable to rectify. Mjs

- Mc Keespor, PA, USA

problem #9

May 121999

Sephia

  • miles
While driving at any speed and applying brakes, brakes are soft and go half way to the floorboard. Also, there is a squeaking noise coming from the brakes.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #8

Apr 211998

Sephia

  • miles
Vehicle continually experiences brake rotor and pad replacement due to vibration/pulsation. Mjs

- Isle Of Pa, SC, USA

problem #7

May 101999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently the vehicle would not start. Also, dealer has replaced transmission and brake system. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Madison, FL, USA

problem #6

May 181998

Sephia

  • miles
Brakes failed causing pulsating and extended stopping distances, brakes replaced however still experience extended stopping distances.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #5

May 231998

Sephia

  • miles
Brakes making noise.

- Aberdeen, MD, USA

problem #4

Oct 231997

Sephia

  • miles
When traveling at 45 mph pushed the brake pedal and nothing happened. The emergency brake stopped the vehicle. Dealer contacted, and has no solution to the problem.

- Manassas Park, VA, USA

problem #3

Mar 231998

Sephia

  • miles
While drving the vehicle stalls without warning. Also, the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, and outside door handles broke off. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #2

Aug 201998

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Brakes, vibrate and cause the car to swerve. Taken in to fix the problem is still their. Other note, my sister has the same type car and this problem occurs with her car aslo.

- Des Moines, WA, USA

problem #1

Feb 031998

Sephia

  • miles
Front suspension/brakes and steering failed.

- Tucson, AZ, USA