4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,366 miles

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problem #4

Dec 022002

Aspire 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 85,464 miles
Speedometer began to whirr loudly. Needle began to gyrate, then surge to 100 mph. Needle then broke off and fell to the bottom of the plastic lens.

- Rexburg, ID, USA

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problem #3

May 012000

Aspire

  • miles
There is a fuel smell coming fom inside and outside of vehicle. Engine check light cames on. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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problem #2

Aug 302000

Aspire

  • miles
This vehicle has been in for a engine check light 4 times in the past six months. Each time, the mechanics claimed a different cause for the codes in memory. The problem is, if it is the catalytic converter, which was replaced at 58481 miles, it is possible for it to cause a vehicle fire. The problem has not recurred again yet, but the last visit, nothing was changed to remedy any underlying problem. I think four times for a problem is a bit out of line, and would like an investigation into the problem since it occurred shortly after the warranty supposedly ended. Full details of the case can be obtained from the state attorney general's office, financial fraud division in Oregon.

- Portland, OR, USA

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problem #1

Apr 121999

Aspire

  • miles
When driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle shakes, and there is a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. Also, air bag light/ engine check light are on.

- Landcaster, PA, USA

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