3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,744 miles

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problem #2

Aug 242014

9-3 6-cyl

  • 62,500 miles
During routine under hood inspection, brake fluid reservoir cap was observed to have split into multiple pieces. This damage, apparently heat related, compromised the ability of the braking system to maintain pressure and could result in loss of braking, crash, and bodily injury. Vehicle was removed from service pending receipt of replacement part.

- Brownsburg, IN, USA

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problem #1

Oct 162012

9-3

  • 6,989 miles
Upon starting after sitting, the brakes have a greatly increased pedal effort and a correspondingly greatly reduced braking effect. This combined with the relatively high idle for this model of engine, (V-6), at start up combines to creates a situation where the car is very difficult to stop when driving away from first start-up.

- Satellite Beach, FL, USA

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