10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,250 miles

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problem #4

Jun 222004

Silhouette

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
While driving at 50 mph consumer took the wrong road and ended up on a dead end road. Consumer slammed on the brakes to avoid crashing into the guard rail, but crashed into it anyway. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. No injuries were reported due to the occupants being retrained in the seat belts.

- New Castle, KY, USA

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problem #3

May 012000

Silhouette

  • miles
While turning, another car ran a red light and hit consumer on passenger's side of vehicle. Upon impact, rear door flew open, and airbags did not deploy. Consumer feels this is unsafe for anyone that may be riding in the back seat.

- Levelland, TX, USA

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problem #2

Dec 061999

Silhouette

  • miles
While driving 55 mph had a direct frontal impact, and driver/ passenger's air bags did not deploy which did not protect the occupants in this crash.

- Lascassas, TN, USA

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problem #1

Jul 101999

Silhouette

  • miles
Vehicle was invoved in an accident with another vehicle tha T ran a stop sign in front of consumer's vehicle. Causing frontal and side impact at aprox 60-65 mph. All air bags, including side bags failed to deploy. Dealer/ manufacturer notified.

- Corrigan, TX, USA

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