10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Nov 221999

Sephia

  • miles
Engine check light is on/leaking motor oil/ power steering binding, and front and rear seat belts do not retract.

- Reseda, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 271997

Sephia

  • miles
Dual air bags did not deploy and front and rear passnger's seat belt assembly did not restrain, allowing driver's chest to impact steering and css to be thrown forward. Injuries: Back, neck.head and concussions from css straps.

- Hempstead, NC, USA