10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,000 miles

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problem #4

Nov 132003

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,000 miles
The dealer had replaced two automatic transmissions in the last two years. The vehicle was a lease and had only one year remaining and was unable to be driven. The vehicle needed a transmission and brakes. The engine light had come on, the transmission lines leaked, and when the brakes were applied they were noisy.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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problem #3

Apr 032000

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automobile caught on fire and burned. Was told by the dealer that transmission fuel leaked out and caused the fire.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 242000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Transmission fluid was leaking, and the vehicle engine overheated. And caught on fire.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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problem #1

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

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