10.0

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

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problem #3

Aug 192002

(reported on)

Achieva

  • miles
Vehicle will stall out with cause undetected by dealership. His happened 5 times. Also, subject to erratic operation of electrical system/console. Dealer is unable to detect cause unless they can duplicate the problem.

- New Smyrna Bch, FL, USA

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problem #2

Mar 282001

(reported on)

Achieva

  • miles
PCM/tcm replaced twice as well as ignition in conjunction with this problem. Now I am told the instrument cluster panel is in failure as well. PCM reprogrammed several times prior to replacement a second time. Car has been in internal failure off and on, I never know when it would give out on me. Car at dealership now for the 7th time in 3 months.

- Waycross, GA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 301999

Achieva

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Received recall notice #97V05900 for under hood fuse. Contacted dealer, who in turn, contacted manufacturer. Was informed no recall for fuse center located on vehicle by VIN #. vehicle was not repaired. Also, other problems included: Ignition coil burned out completely, causing spark plugs to go bad/had water pump & thermostat replaced/cross caster at permanent right angle which caused vehicle to pull right, and front brakes went completely out, calipers/rotors were not replaced, and, problem still exists.

- Suisun, CA, USA

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