10.0

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

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problem #6

Jan 082001

Sephia

  • miles
While driving engine compartment caught on fire. Dealer will replace fuel injection harness/ cooling system, and various other parts.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #5

Nov 272000

Sephia

  • miles
The problems I am having or have had with this car are as follows, cooling system has completly froze up, water leak into the front passenger side under dash, molding around the doors replaced, 4 transmissions replaced, warped rotors which have also worn the brake pads. And I just recieved a recall notice for the on board refueling vapor recovery valves, which I am hoping will stop the gas from pouring out of the car onto me when I am refueling. This car is not road worthy. I have been in contact with the manufacturer and dealer they both just point the finger at one another, when I purchased this vehicle I expected it to run.

- Lanesboro, MA, USA

problem #4

Oct 042000

Sephia

  • miles
Engine check light would stay on, vehicle overheated & overdrive would blink on/off. Ground wire was suppose to be fixed, but vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was totalled. Manufacturer said they couldn't do anything, filed a lawsuit. Warranty was not up on vehicle.

- College, GA, USA

problem #3

Sep 011999

Sephia

  • miles
Ongoing /intermittent stalling on 4-5 occasions. Also, a faulty water pump was replaced.. dealer notified.

- Morrow, GA, USA

problem #2

Sep 121999

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated vechicle was defected when she purchased it on Sep 11 1999. Consumer took it back on Sep 13 1999 because she has been having problems, such as transmission fluid leaking out from underneath her vechicle. Also, brakes not working properly when applying brakes. Pedals went allthe down to the floor. Also vechicle overheated. Also, front grill /windshield wipers and gas gauge had to B ereplaced, and I still don't work. At this time the consumer has registered a complaint with the lemon law. Her car is at the dealership waiting for a part.

- Virgina, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 291999

Sephia

  • miles
Electric cooling fan blew fuse - causing car to overheat while it was parked - dealer replaced fan stating that it appeared to have water damage - "????"

- Hackensack, NJ, USA