10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
36 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
32 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,868 miles

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problem #53

Jun 092005

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 123,000 miles
Both driver and passenger front airbags deployed completely without cause. There was no collision, no bump in the road, nothing.

- Southside, AL, USA

problem #52

Feb 102005

626 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 135,000 miles
Both air bags inadvertently deployed on their own while driving. The driver pulled over. The consumer sustained injuries, and went to the hospital on her own. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated. The consumer's daughter was the driver. The air bag sensor caused the air bag to deploy without warning. The consumer request reimbursement of the expenses incurred as a result of this problem.

- Hermitage, TN, USA

problem #51

May 062003

626 4-cyl Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving at 30 mph, the vehicle hit a pothole and the driver and passenger airbags violently deployed shattering the windshield causing the car to hit the sidewalk, exploding 2 tires, block driver eye glasses and injuring the driver face. The manufacturer initially acknowledged the recall on the car and accepted to repair but later directed the victim to file an insurance claim. Recall #98V249000.

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #50

Oct 312002

626

  • miles
While driving at 40 mph, vehicle was in a frontal collison. The driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy upon impact. Resulting in injuries to driver and passenger.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #49

Sep 202002

626

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving without vehicle being in an accident the air bag deployed causing injuries to occupants.

- Byromville, GA, USA

problem #48

Jun 222002

626

  • miles
While approaching an intersection, another vehicle ran a red light. Forcing consumer to hit a building. The airbags did not deploy the dealership is aware of the problem.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #47

Mar 012002

626

  • miles
While traveling at 25 mph hit a pothole and drivers/ passengers airbags immediately deployed. Consumer feels airbags are too sensitive, should not have deployed.

- Cincinati, OH, USA

problem #46

Mar 062002

626

  • miles
While daugther was driving about 40 mph another vehicle cut in front, and she could not stop on time, stricking other vehicle on the side. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, causing injuries to driver. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

- Berlin, NJ, USA

problem #45

Jul 012001

626

  • miles
While traveling at 35 mph consumer had a head-on collision, and air bags did not deploy. Has not contacted dealer.

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

problem #44

Mar 162001

626

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Vehicle has been totalled. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #43

Mar 102001

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, both the driver and passenger air bag experienced deployment, the impact of air bags broke the windshield and rear view mirror, driver was hit in the face with the air bag.

- Ruffin, NC, USA

problem #42

Dec 152000

626

  • miles
While driving at about 40 miles driver's side front tire busted. Consumer hit guardrail, and air bags deployed.

- Senatobia, MS, USA

problem #41

Nov 212000

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This vehicle was involved in head-on collision at 45-50 mph, and frontal airbags did not deploy. Consumer was knocked out for a brief moment, and suffered face injuries. Dealr has been contacted.

- Ola, AR, USA

problem #40

Nov 192000

626

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a side street and hit a pothole in the street, both airbags went off. There were no injuries.

- Bristol, TN, USA

problem #39

May 272000

626

  • miles
While pulling into driveway at less then 5 mph, both air bags inadvertently deployed and damaged front windshield. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed that vehicle was outside of warranty, and nothing could be done. Feel free to provide further details.

- Patchogue, NY, USA

problem #38

May 072000

626

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collsion at 50 mph and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Summerworth, NH, USA

problem #37

May 042000

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air bags deployed causing major burns to driver's face and skin as well as breasts, burning through 3 pieces of clothing. Windsheild broke because of the accident.

- Bellmore, NY, USA

problem #36

Nov 201999

626

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a concrete barrier at approximately 45-50 mph, and both air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained cuts and bruises due to air bag malfunctioning. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

- Arnold, MD, USA

problem #35

Oct 111999

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While making a low speed turn driver's and passenger's airbags deployed unexpectedly and without warning, which caused a crash and injuries. In Jan. 1999, had recall 98V249000, and the dealer repaired the vehicle.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

problem #34

Jul 291999

(reported on)

626

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 50 mph collision, hitting a tree and going down an embankment. Upon impact, driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy.

- Prentiss, MS, USA

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