10.0

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

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problem #5

Sep 122002

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
While traveling on highway vehicle started smoking from underneath the vehicle dealership is aware of problem.

- Greenbau, WI, USA

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problem #4

Jan 182002

Sephia

  • miles
Within a matter of seconds the engine compartment went form some black smoke to flames hot enough to melt interior items such as window visor and exterior items such as front tires. Firewall held. Fire occurred in front of hillsboro fire department bldg and was put out within minutes. Vehicle was totalled.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

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problem #3

Jan 012001

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer states vehicle overheated, there was steam coming from under the hood, dealer reparied the wiring, power wire to fan melted causing short to ground.

- College Station, TX, USA

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problem #2

Oct 292000

Sephia

  • miles
While driving down highway, noticed smoke coming from dash area. Brakes were applied but failed. Kept trying brakes and finally managed to pull to side of road. Passengers left vehicle, looked under vehicle and saw flames. They got away from the car and within 5 or 10 minutes, whole car was in flames. Cause of fire is under investigation.

- Ackerman, MS, USA

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problem #1

Nov 121999

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine wiring harness failed.

- Pittsgrove, NJ, USA

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