10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,000 miles

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problem #2

Sep 062006

S40 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles
The key has been sticking in my ignition when I park. This time when I could not get the key out, I restarted the car in park, of course with my foot on the brake. The car jumped into reverse and flew backwards out of my garage at a high rate of speed. It crossed the road and ended up knocking down a garage and totaling the car. The brakes were on as evidenced by the tire tread and skid marks. It was a bizarre occurrence and very frighteningly.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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problem #1

May 062002

(reported on)

S40

  • miles
While driving a warning light comes on and vehicle feels like it's coasting. When appling gas vehicle will not accelerate, like it is not in gear.

- Washington, DC, USA

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