10.0

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

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problem #6

Apr 271999

Sephia

  • miles
Dealer refuses to perform recall repair (99V-271) of the windshield wiper because consumer installed after market blades. Nlm

- Drummond, MT, USA

problem #5

Apr 062000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Received recall notice 99V271000/windshield wiper linkage pivot drive. Contacted dealership for appointment. Was informed no parts were available. Would call when parts were in.

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #4

Feb 172000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Recalled windshield wiper repair completed however consumer feels they still don't operate properly. Nlm

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #3

Mar 082000

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car needs front axles. Also, motor mounts were replaced along with flywheel and fuel pump. In addition, consumer just received a recall notice 99V271/ winshield wiper linkage. Car is 1 year old and has 26000 miles, owner has already experienced many problems with it.

- Newbriaton, PA, USA

problem #2

Apr 271999

Sephia

  • miles
Dealer refuses to perform recall repair (99V-271) of the windshield wiper because consumer installed after market blades. Nlm

- Drummond, MT, USA

problem #1

Dec 181998

Sephia

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers failed.

- Parma, OH, USA