10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,800 miles

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problem #5

Jul 052003

CL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
Upon starting vehicle, SRS indicator stayed illuminated. Vehicle has never been involved in an accident, and the airbag has never been deployed. Dealer has diagnosed as poor resistance in the wiring to or within the passenger side airbag. Dealer reset the indicator. If re-illumination occurs, dealer states a need to replace the airbag wiring harness or the airbag itself.

- Ashley, IN, USA

problem #4

May 122002

CL

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that while driving, vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #3

Feb 122000

CL

  • miles
When vehicle was involved in a crash with a 18 wheeler, there was no deployment of the driver's side or passenger's side air bags. Vehicle was hit in the rear first, which made rear end spin around. Vehicle was hit again on driver's side. Most of the damage was done to the driver's front.

- Cedar Hills, TX, USA

problem #2

Jun 291999

(reported on)

CL

  • miles
While driving airbag exploded at 35 mph. There was no accident. Dealer and manufactuer will be notified.

- Bayside, NY, USA

problem #1

Sep 021997

(reported on)

CL

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Unspecified: Air bag sensor indicated air bag was defective, passenger air bag was replaced due to failure.

- Valencia, CA, USA