10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,102 miles

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problem #1

Nov 152004

Spectra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,102 miles
The consumer's vehicle was struck from the rear at 65 mph, causing it to strike another vehicle. Upon impact, both the passenger and driver seats broke, and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled.

- Memphis, TN, USA