10.0

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

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problem #4

Nov 012001

Sephia

  • miles
Vehicle will at times start up in the morning, and at other times will not start. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Canden, DE, USA

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problem #3

Apr 272001

Sephia

  • miles
Upon removing key from ignition vehicle continued running. Also, when attempting to restart vehicle it failed to restart. Please provide any further details, consumer had contacted dealer.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 291999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Whenever the brakes (ABS) are applied, steering wheel would shake. After going 65mph or better, the entire vehicle would shake/vibrate. The ABS brake system was repaired twice. The air conditioner makes loud noises when turned on. Sometimes the vehicle would not start or catch right away. Needs to jiggle key to get it started.

- Miami, FL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 191999

Sephia

  • miles
Vehicle wouldn't start, and the battery died out. Also, when driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes went straight to the floorboard.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

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