10.0

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

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problem #5

Sep 091999

Lumina

  • miles
Too long breaking, very dangerous in emergency cases

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #4

Apr 011999

Lumina

  • miles
Not even 6K miles after complete replace, brakes vibrate & need longer stop distance due to faulty rotors

- Wurtsboro, NY, USA

problem #3

Jul 011998

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The windshield wipers system malfunction, causing the wipers not to work in the low position. But will work in the high position. Dealer cannot determine problem. Also a squeaky noise everytime the braking system is activated.

- Memomonee Falls, WI, USA

problem #2

Feb 161999

(reported on)

Lumina

  • miles
When applying brakes they grind and make very loud squealing noises. Also, extended stopping distance occurs, cause unknown.

- Central Islip, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 021998

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer experiencied problems with brake system. When consumer took vehicle to get it serviced, the mechanic told him that he needed the whole brake system replaced. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA