6.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,600 miles

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problem #5

Feb 012003

Amigo 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 53,000 miles
The contact stated there was a knocking sound in the engine. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the problem. A local mechanic said the valves were knocking, and it could possibly be the lifters.

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

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problem #4

Feb 032002

Amigo

  • miles
Head gasket failure.

- Brandon, FL, USA

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problem #3

Sep 282001

(reported on)

Amigo

  • miles
Timing belt broke three times. Dealer was contacted, and repaired each time.

- Bocca Rotron, LA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 052001

Amigo

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Crankshaft pulley and water pump pulley fell off vehicle. Dealer has repaired vehicle.

- Savannah, GA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 011998

Amigo

  • miles
Consumer was traveling on highway and as at a intersection at light then vehicle started smoking. Timing belt fell off. Vehicle had to be towed. Mechanic at the dealership told her that clutch had blown out.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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