10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,000 miles

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problem #2

May 132003

(reported on)

S40

  • 48,000 miles
The driver side seat back lunged backwards with the slightest touch or movement. The dealership indicated that this was a manufacturing design defect.

- Davis, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 142003

S40

  • miles
The vehicle was involved in a rear end accident. Upon impact, the windshield blew out, the seats reclined and the air bags failed to deploy.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

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