10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,000 miles

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problem #1

Oct 162003

(reported on)

Spectra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,000 miles
Front seat belt buckles broke when consumer's vehicle was hit in the rear by another vehicle. Both driver and passenger sustained minor cuts and bruises, and were transported to the emergency room. They were later released.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA