10.0

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

Mar 182005

Optima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The standard safety strap in the middle rear seat will not securely fasten the child seat. After a period of days the straps will loosen. The car seat did not fit properly in the rear seat even when professionally installed. The consumer has tried multiple child seat brands and types all with the same result. On three occasion the seat has tipped over while the child was secured in it.

- Batesville, IN, USA

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