10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,234 miles

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problem #3

Sep 252005

Prelude 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 138,701 miles
The consumer had recall 05V018000 repair work completed on Friday. The recall involved the ignition switch.. on Sunday she noticed that the air conditioner did not work. She took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told the blower was out on the air conditioner. The total cost of repair would be $489. The consumer felt this problem was related to the recall repair work that had been completed on Friday. She was at the dealership from 8am to 12:15 pm before the dealer finished inspecting the vehicle.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 271998

Prelude

  • miles
Problems with ball joints, brakes, air conditioner, radio, windshield and seats. In addition, the engine burned oil, the vehicle had a hard time going backwards. Consumer had numerous incidents with the vehicle going out control. The vehicle was repaired multiple times, but the problems continued to exist.

- New Caney, TX, USA

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problem #1

Apr 271998

Prelude

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
A/C does not cool enough.

- Houston, TX, USA

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