4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,000 miles

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problem #5

Feb 102003

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dash has large brown burn spot on drivers side. This spot started as just a small spot and has over 6 months time continued to grow larger and larger. Now the entire dash is starting to lift up and curl up away from the windshield and the instrument control panel.

- Portland, OR, USA

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problem #4

Jan 222003

(reported on)

Sephia

  • 110,000 miles
The vehicles dashboard seems to be breaking away from the windshield. Consumer is concerned the airbag may deploy unexpectedly.ts

- Hickory, NC, USA

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problem #3

Mar 212001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Dashboard has come apart. Also, seals around airbag on passenger's side has lifted up, exposing parts underneath. Heater vent on dash has cracked, causing heater to become inoperative.

- Sioux City, IA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 112000

Sephia

  • miles
Dashboard started to fold and bend out of shape. Dashboard is separating from around the instrument panel. Also turned the color brown on top of the dashboard

- Va. Beach, VA, USA

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problem #1

May 281998

Sephia

  • miles
The check engine light came on and I had transaxle problems getting the car in gear. I also had problems getting keys from ignition switch part took two weeks and was relaced at dealership

- Taneytown, MD, USA

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