10.0

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

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problem #1

Jul 012003

Rio

  • miles
The lug nuts peeled of the passenger side front wheel. The tires were being rotated. When they were removed the lug nut(s) peeled off. The rear brakes were locking as well and caused the vehicle to skid sideways during the first mile or each morning.

- Lumberton, MS, USA

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