10.0

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

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problem #3

Aug 191998

Sephia

  • miles
Seems like every 3-4 months brakes start to pulsate, 3 times so far, each time replaced, being told that wrong style being used, engine check light just started acting up for the 6th time, each time being told it is sensors or ground connections. Just noticed the clutch problem of going too low to floor for the 6th time, each time being told something different. This is getting old. Went to open drivers door one day an handle would not work. Was leaking fluid from right front side of vehicle another time to find it was the axle seal, which was replaced 2 times. Getting ready to tell dealer they can have this car. For only having less than 14,000 miles, too much is happening too often.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 151998

Sephia

  • miles
Vehicle has been expeiencing on-going problem with brake system; been in dealer shop on three occasions before correction was made. And engine check light was intermittently coming on until correction was made concerning the clutch.. can NHTSA provide further detail in this matter.

- Danville, VA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 051997

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Clutch experienced premature failure.

- Treasure Island, FL, USA

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