10.0

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

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problem #6

Sep 162002

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle just stalled out without warning. Had vehicle serviced and transimission had blownout. Dealer stated this was a common problem.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #5

Nov 011996

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
As a result of a crash while traveling at 60 mph air bags did not deploy. Consumer also states transmission went out and had to be rebuilt, the engine light stays on, cv joints are also faulty, also vehicle was in an accident consumer hit a deer.

- Pinebluff, AR, USA

problem #4

Jul 032000

626

  • miles
Engine failure.

- Castle Hay, NC, USA

problem #3

Sep 172000

626

  • miles
When driving the O/D off light flashes, the cruise control will cut off without touching the brakes. When accelerating from stops the engine revs but the car continues to move as though it is in neutral for about 5 to 10 minutes before it kicks in gear very hard. Occassionally the car will not even roll forward when trying to accelerate after stopping.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

626

  • miles
Oil sending unit cracked, causing oil to drain out, resutling in a damaged engine, dealer replaced engine. Also, transmission became inoperative. Dealer could not determine what caused it.

- South Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #1

Jul 311996

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air intake ingested rain water into engine, causing cylinder rod to break.

- East Brunswick, NJ, USA