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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 11
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 14,434 miles
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While driving at any speed batteries will die, then engine will start again without turning ignition.
- Apopka, FL, USA
The insured noticed that the check light had illuminated, once the hood of the vehicle was opened there was a noise and then smoke began coming from the battery and the fire started with the wiring near or on the battery. (claim#28-3088-224)
- Bloomington, IL, USA
Consumer stated the battery leaked, and burned the wiring from the battery to the starter, which caused the vehicle to catch on fire.
- Dallas, TX, USA
Vehicle expereinced an engine fire that was caused by battery acid that leaked onto the wires which caused an electrical short.(claim#43-R793-314)
- Addison, TX, USA
Engine stalled at 30 to 35 mph. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic, and mechanic stated that battery was defective. Dealer replaced battery. Consumer stated that problem still occuring.
- Gainsville, FL, USA
The insured noticed that the check light had illuminated, once the hood of the vehicle was opened there was a noise and then smoke began coming from the battery and the fire started with the wiring near or on the battery. (claim#28-3088-224)
- Bloomington, IL, USA
Vehicle expereinced an engine fire that was caused by battery acid that leaked onto the wires which caused an electrical short.(claim#43-R793-314)
- Addison, TX, USA
Consumer stated the battery leaked, and burned the wiring from the battery to the starter, which caused the vehicle to catch on fire.
- Dallas, TX, USA
On 9/5/01 electricial system: Battery/ ignition coil assembly had to be remove and install, sparks plugs replace, ignition wires repaired
- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA
On 9/5/01 electricial system: Battery/ ignition coil assembly had to be remove and install, sparks plugs replace, ignition wires repaired
- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA
On four occasions since purchare vehicle completely stopped with dashboard lights flashing while driving in traffic. Dealer replaced the battery, the alternator. Each time returning the car which once again shut down while driving.
- Severna Park, MD, USA
Attempted to start vehicle in parking lot and it started sputtering and shaking. Engine check light/ oil light and battery light came on. Then, vehicle just shut off. This happened twice. Contacted dealer, and vehicle was in repair shop for 3 days. But, dealer couldn't find anything wrong. The second time this happened dealer said that fuel pump malfunctioned.
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Vallejo, CA, USA