10.0

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

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problem #4

Jul 232003

Sonoma 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The engine has a miss in it sometimes it will quit and you have to wait a half hour for it to start again we have put a new coil, fuel pump, fuel filter, and a module it did not fix it. What can I do to fix it.

- Ironton, OH, USA

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problem #3

Dec 131999

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
We have had numerous problems with this vehicle sine one month after purchase including the idle sticking/interior moulding cracking/transmission rebuilt/computer replaced due to failure engine check light indicator light does not turn off, and right side brake does not seem to wear properly.. my husband is able to recall more.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 241999

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
Intermittently vehicle will not start due to a faulty computer system. Dealer has inspected the vehicle several times.

- Appleton, WI, USA

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problem #1

Apr 071999

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
Consumer says from day one computer has caused vehicle to stall at will and sometimes to shutdown while driving in traffic. Dealer has been contacted.

- Lost Nation, IA, USA

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