10.0

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

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problem #4

Oct 271999

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  • Automatic transmission
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Engine check light came on, and gas gauge malfunctioned. Vehicle hesitated when starting/ dealer replaced flywheel. Also, fuel tank was disconnected, and dealer replaced fuel tank. In addition, rpms increased by 500 rpms, and repaired wiring in jamme ddoor. Also, windshield wiper blades malfunctioned/ fuse shorted out, causing radio, cd, and other electrical components to fail, and replaced canister.

- Lewiston, ME, USA

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problem #3

May 291999

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  • Automatic transmission
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Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while pulling into a parking place, pedal went to the floor, resulting in collision.

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

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problem #2

Apr 301999

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Car engine raced while slowing to park. Car lurched forward and crashed into a fence and a building. Car had been in shop approximately one week prior to incident for high idle condition.

- Bossier City, LA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 031998

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Cruise control would not turn off and kept gaining speed.

- Sicklervil, NJ, USA

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