10.0

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

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problem #5

May 122004

626

  • miles
Transmission was slipping and fuel was leaking. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer told him that transmission failed, and it needed to be repaired. Conumer stated that dealer told him it would cost approximately $3000. Consumer was concerned because he did not have that many miles on vehicle. Also, check engine light came on and stayed on.

- West Des Moines, IA, USA

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problem #4

Aug 052003

626

  • miles
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning smoke was coming from underneath the vehicle.

- Beaufort, NC, USA

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problem #3

May 222001

626

  • miles
Intermittently the overdrive and check engine lights illuminate, when this happens the transmission does not change gears. Feel free to provide further information.

- Kilgore, TX, USA

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problem #2

Oct 062000

626

  • miles
Temperature guage needle moves above half-way mark, almost to red zone, then quickly jerks back to original position. Two thermostats have been replaced by dealer, but continues to exist.

- Springfield, VA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 142000

(reported on)

626

  • miles
No summary

- Palm Desert , CA, USA

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