5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,008 miles

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problem #1

Feb 032003

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,008 miles
Vechical at idle went into high RPM and loss of brakes and lasted about 30 to 45 seconds

- West Point, MS, USA

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