10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Apr 271998

Prelude

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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 #2

Jun 171999

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Lower ball joints were replaced, prior to recall notice (99V069000). However after recall repairs were done dearlership did not tighten the caliper knuckle mounting bracket bolt properly, causing one to fall off and another loose.

- Slingerlan, NY, USA

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problem #1

Aug 031998

(reported on)

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Lower ball joint recall but unable to be repaired due to lack of parts.(99V-069) nlm

- Roseburg, OR, USA

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