4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,625 miles

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problem #4

Nov 102003

740 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,500 miles
Engine failed entirely, while passing a vehicle. Driver able to retain enough control to bring car to halt safely on shoulder. Car towed to technicians. Upon inspection, a hole was found in a cylinder, causing complete engine faiure technicians indicate that electronic firing failed, causing a hole to be burned in the wall of cylinder! engine a complete loss. Quite lucky no one was killed in this accident waiting to become a catastrophe!

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

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problem #3

Aug 051999

740

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalled for no reason while driving approximately 70 mph. Happened once before. Took to dealer, had entire computer system replaced.

- Weston, CT, USA

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problem #2

Sep 021999

(reported on)

740

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine dies intermittently without warning, causing a safety hazard. Dealerindicated tha T computer showed no defect, and could not explain the cause of the problem.

- Lexington, KY, USA

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problem #1

Apr 091998

740

  • miles
Vehicle shuts down without warning, all components fail including steering.

- Houston, TX, USA

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