10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Dec 122002

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer states that when they was hit in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified.

- Belleville, IL, USA

problem #4

Jun 272002

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Air bag light has illuminated on dashboard for about a year off and on. Dealer has been notified; however, wanted to charge consumer for problem.

- Danville, VA, USA

problem #3

Oct 172000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
While driving dash panel illuminated; all the warning lights before the vehicle went dead. A mechanic told consumer air bag melted. The dealer has been contacted.

- Yukon, OK, USA

problem #2

Aug 131999

Sephia

  • miles
Engine check light/air bag lights are on. Car will not start, also, there was a problem with the brakes. When applying the brakes, pedal went to the floor, consumer almost had a collision.

- Nashvilee, TN, USA

problem #1

Dec 181998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When starting the vehicle up vehicle doesn't start up properly. Also, when driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they go half way to the floorboard, and vehicle jerks. In addition, computer chip/ gear shift malfunctioned. Vehicle has been into the shop over ten times. Air bag light and the check engine light keep coming on. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problems.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA