4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,500 miles

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problem #4

Apr 291996

Sonoma

  • 90,000 miles
The cable that held the spare tire broke while driving which caused the tire to bounce down the road.

- Hartfville, SC, USA

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problem #3

Mar 202000

Sonoma

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving engine check light flashes. Then vehicle cuts off, and vehicle drifts to the side of the road.

- Milford, DE, USA

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problem #2

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 #1

Dec 151998

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
Cruise control does not have indicator light on dash to alert when activated.

- Myrtle Bea, SC, USA

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