10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,500 miles

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problem #2

Apr 282004

Navigator 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
While making a right turn off on an exit, the vehicle went out of control, the front driver's tire rolled off, then the tie rod snapped and the consumer was trapped. The consumer hit a guard rail. No other vehicles or people were involved. The consumer stated that tire or tie rod was so hot that as it rolled into the grass it caught on fire. Tire was retrieved. Problems with rear differential prior to the accident. The vehicle was regularly serviced. The consumer was slightly injured in the accident. Police report filed.

- Fredricksburg, VA, USA

problem #1

Jul 252004

Navigator 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 20 mph front tie rod collapsed, causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA