10.0

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

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problem #2

Oct 132000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Power steering pumps replaced, steering gear assembly replaced.

- Asheboro, NC, USA

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problem #1

Nov 071997

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At low speeds the pump does not put out enough pressure for sharp turns, causing the steering wheel to stick. The dealer informed the owner that this was a normal condition.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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