10.0

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

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problem #5

Aug 092001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
The turn signals failed.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #4

Dec 031999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Turn signals only work intermittently. Nlm

- Canton, OH, USA

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problem #3

Aug 091998

Sephia

  • miles
Whenever fuel is pumped into tank, it would spill back out. Vehicle cannot be completely filled. Has taken vehicle to dealer & entire fuel tank system has been replaced. The problem still exists. Also engine check light keeps coming on/turn signals would not show, and headlights would get moisture inside of lens.

- Diamond Head, MS, USA

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problem #2

Mar 011999

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I will be taking my car in for the 5th time on Tuesday. The same problem with turn signal.

- Ruskin, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 021998

Sephia

  • miles
On numerous occasions the turn signal fails to work. Dealer replaced the fuse, but it did not resolve the problem.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

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