10.0

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

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problem #7

May 092003

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Nothing but problems since purchase. Windshield separated from frame, molding fell off 4 times during first 4 months of purchase alternator replaced twice. Battery replaced after only having vehicle 2 months. Air condition (A/C) fuse blew twice fan fuse blew once causing vehicle to overheat. Back doors stick shut. Back doors hinges rusted and bent causing squeaking and not completely to shut. Trans shifts hard and sometimes sticks. Engine light and overdrive light blinked trans was shifted by itself. Had trans flushed seems to be ok. Car shakes at high speeds. Tape player makes funny noises if used for long time.gas mileage has been poor since car was purchased. Molding turned white. Car has had fuel filter replaced twice. Fuel sensor in tank replaced three times.

- Romeoville, IL, USA

problem #6

Sep 242001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The molding came off around the windshield.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #5

Sep 242001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The molding came off around the windshield.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #4

Oct 102001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have had to have a power steering, rack and pinion, 4 sets of brakes going on 5. I have had to have my tires rotated more times than necessary. The brakes makes a grinding, rattling noise when I try to stop. When I press on the brakes it doesn't stop quickly. The gaskets around the door ifs falling off. The radio will shut off for no reason. The heater works when it's hot outside. The windshield was leaking. It has since been repaired. Sometimes the car wont crank after sitting for a while it will crank. The engine light comes on. The glove box fell apart. I have computer problems and wiring problems. The gears are hard to put in reverse and then when it finally pops into gear it makes a loud popping sound. It slow to put in drive and then it will take off real fast almost making you run into something.

- Bessemer, AL, USA

problem #3

Mar 012000

Sephia

  • miles
The front windshield is weathering. Nlm

- Bryan, TX, USA

problem #2

Nov 152000

Sephia

  • miles
Various problems with a new vehicle within fourteen months. Complete brake system was replaced/ battery was replaced, and driver's side window was leaking air. Dealer notified, and repairs were done. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #1

May 262000

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front windshield glass sealing keeps coming apart, and glass trembles when driving vehicle.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA