10.0

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

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problem #6

Mar 011999

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When headlights are turned on at night tail lights do not function. In daytime when headlights are not in use, tail lights will function. This is due to rain getting in tail lights and causing a wiring shortage. Consumer states when lights are on, the light at the top of the hutch work, but the tail lights, brake lights, flashers and reverse lights don't work, the radio flashes and the left and right flash light on the dashboard stay on, consumer took vehicle into repair shop and it was determined that the entire harness system was burned out and needed replacement, consumer also stated fuel guage not reading correctly, also ABS light and brake light coming on at times.

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #5

Sep 101999

Trans Sport

  • miles
While pulling into a bank drive in consumer was sittnig in the line waiting for transaction to be concluded when brakes had gone out. Pedal was pushed all the way to the floor.once pulling out of the parking lot, consumer took the car to the dealer.

- Earlsville, PA, USA

problem #4

Dec 131998

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • miles
When there is a lot of water on the road from it raining for a while, the brakes effectiveness decreases greatly, bad enough that if the driver isn't careful a wreak could easily occur, brakes fail while going over inch of water.

- Ocean Springs, MS, USA

problem #3

Sep 281998

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • miles
ABS brake light illuminates, indicating malfunction within the system.

- Whiattier, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 011997

Trans Sport

  • miles
The defective ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the pedal to go to the floor and extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident. Dealer will not cooperate and cannot determine the problem.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #1

May 151997

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes, while driving at 20 mph and applying the brakes, pedal went to the floor. Owner notes that brake line was cut on the right front brake which connects to ABS system. Dealers have corrected problem, but owner still has concerns.

- Warren, MI, USA