10.0

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

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problem #4

Sep 152002

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
The steering vibrates badly and the vehicles tires have to be balanced frequently. Nlm

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #3

Jun 012002

Sephia

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Master cylinder needs to be replaced due to leaking brake fluid. Consumer is adding a pint of brake fluid daily. Brake light illuminates on dashboard, when the brakes are applied, there is extended stopping distance.. consumer stated the master cylinder has been replaced previously, this will be the 3rd master cylinder, the vehicle also vibrates and the dealer stated it was because the vehicle was out of alignment, however the vibration continued after the alignment, the transmission was replaced at 17,000 miles.

- Chugiak, AK, USA

problem #2

Apr 212001

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On three separate occasions, consumer has complained that the vehicle vibrates, and makes loud sounds, the tires were balanced and rotated, throttle body replaced, and the compressor was replaced, possible suspension problems.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #1

Apr 212001

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On three separate occasions, consumer has complained that the vehicle vibrates, and makes loud sounds, the tires were balanced and rotated, throttle body replaced, and the compressor was replaced, possible suspension problems.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA