10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,250 miles

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problem #8

Sep 102003

Mystique

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Check engine light and ABS light came on/off, and vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic.

- Crofton, MD, USA

problem #7

Jun 092004

Mystique

  • miles
While applying the brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to control the vehicle. ABS braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #6

Feb 272002

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
Without warning constant noise and brake failure. Mechanic has replaced brakes 3 times free of charge. Currently, mechanic and manufacturer stated there was nothing that could be done.

- Moline, IL, USA

problem #5

Mar 092001

Mystique

  • miles
Only on wet / snowy roads vehicle would not stop when brake are applied. Dealer was notified, and refused to look or inspect vehicle. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Penbrook, NH, USA

problem #4

Sep 152000

Mystique

  • miles
Power steering is lost when driving thru puddles or wet street. Does not happen all the time. Battery light remains on for short distance and brakes become very noisey. Cannot control car at this point and must stop until power steering comes back. Almost went off road and into bank when turning and this happened. Dealership has not fixed this problem yet, and will be taking the car into the shop today because this problem continues. 9/15/00. It happens during rain, of if puddles are in parking lot.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #3

Dec 081999

Mystique

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. After repairs, steering, brakes, and traction control work properly.

- Annadale, VA, USA

problem #2

Jun 011999

Mystique

  • miles
While braking the brake system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to pulses and may result in extended stopping distance.

- Grandby, CT, USA

problem #1

Jul 061999

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
When applying ABS brakes on dry or wet pavement vehicle makes a grinding and squealing noise, cause unknown.

- Fort Washington, PA, USA