10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,667 miles

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problem #3

May 032005

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 72,000 miles
Dashboard separated from windshield without warning. Driver's side came loose, and now the other side was loose. Manufacturer was called, and they said they had a recall on that problem. Dealer has not been contacted yet.

- Jacksonville , FL, USA

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problem #2

Jan 142002

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,000 miles
Before 40,000 miles, had fuel pump changed 2 times, starter changed 2 times, new transmission, ignition control module once, doors replaced due to defect, new paint job due to trash under original paint job, all hub caps and trim were replaced due to fading at 10,000 miles (which faded again a few thousand miles later), ac blower resistor motor replaced, all mirrors were replaced, electrical short in dome light, & ignition switch replaced. I bought my car in Oct 2001, and was put in shop for the first time in Jan. 2002 and has been there 55 days since. I have kept up with all required maintenance. Sorry, but this car is junk. And I hate to have had a bad experience buying my first new vehicle.

- Westlake, LA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 012001

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,000 miles
Engine and lots of others.

- Warrensville Hts, OH, USA

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