10.0

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

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problem #5

Jan 062001

Sephia

  • miles
Brake pads and rotors need to be replaced every 8000 miles.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

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problem #4

Aug 051999

Sephia

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Fremont, CA, USA

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problem #3

Oct 011998

Sephia

  • miles
Brakes are defective, pads and rotors, make a loud squealing noise. Repairwork done at owner's expense, and problem still exists due to type of brakes. Dealer aware and cannot remedy problem. Provide further information.

- East Point, GA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 191998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission broke down. Overdrive keeps slipping. Will not shift. Vehicle would not start up. The kill switch wiring keeps effecting starting. Brake disc & pads need to be replaced.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 011998

Sephia

  • miles
Both front brakes failed.

- Manchester, GA, USA

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