10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,640 miles

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problem #3

Apr 272014

535 6-cyl

  • 74,238 miles
Driving on a posted speed limit road of 30mph when we see this message on our screen "engine malfunction power reduced".

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

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problem #2

Feb 292012

535 6-cyl

  • 24,000 miles
Car starts normally. Upon reaching cruising speed car engine warning light comes on and car immediately reduces engine power. This happens randomly, and has happened on side roads and freeways. I have to pull over immediately and shut off car, wait, and re-start car. Later, and randomly same thing happens again. Scary.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #1

Sep 282013

535

  • 52,000 miles
Fan ran too fast, engine hot message, reduce speed message, car limped to a stop. Over heated.

- Chelmsford, MA, USA

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