10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Jan 041999

Park Avenue

  • miles
Fuel gauge failed. Nlm

- Sherwood, AR, USA

problem #3

Oct 011998

Park Avenue

  • miles
Sway bar link missing. Fuel gauge replaced, strong fumes when full. Weatherstripping on door replaced.

- Calabasas, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 021999

Park Avenue

  • miles
Shoulder belts roll and jam in retractor opening if lean forward, or as retracting. Fuel expelled from filler when fueling - repeatedly, even at slow pump speeds if use auto shutoff - several different stations/pumps. Must slowly nurse fuel by hand to avoid - approx 1 cup fuel splashes over vehicle, onto ground or operator.

- Stambaugh, MI, USA

problem #1

Apr 011997

Park Avenue

  • miles
Dealership says nothing is wrong with the fuel gauge, but when the fuel gauge reads empty there's really 8 or 9 gallons in the tank.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA