3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,534 miles

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problem #2

Oct 012002

Prelude

  • Manual transmission
  • 67,067 miles
The consumer's vehicle experienced engine failure which was caused by a broken cam seal which allowed oil to leak from the engine. Nm the oil pressure indicator light came on. The consumer pulled off the exit and the vehicle lost power. The dealer performed a scheduled maintenance check up and oil change on the vehicle 10 weeks prior to the incident. The consumer feels that the leaking cam seal went undiscovered or unmentioned. The dealer refused to replace the engine because the consumer drove a half of a mile with the engine light on. The timing belt broke on another occasion causing serious engine damage and loss of power. The consumer stated the cd player shut off.

- Flanders, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Aug 162002

Prelude

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will heavily jerk and then the engine light will come on. Dealer notified.

- Mount Lookout, WV, USA

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