10.0

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

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problem #1

Aug 092002

9-3

  • miles
On hot days, temperature in excess of 90 degrees, the outside rear door handles do not release and open doors. In the event of an accident or medical emergency, the failure to open may lead to serious death, injury, and damage to the vehicle if emergency workers have to pry open the rear doors.

- Mclean, VA, USA