10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

May 072002

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  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 40 mph there was a direct frontal collision, and air bags did not deploy, causing injury to driver. The seat belt failed during the accident.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

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problem #3

Nov 041998

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  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving at 50 mhp another vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway. When applying the brakes, the consumer pumped the brakes and the vehicle slid into the other vehicle, rearending it. Upon impact, driver's air bag didn't deploy until the consumer hit the steering wheel and broke the biggest sternum bone in her chest. Also, the shoulder belt didn't hold the consumer.

- Portland, OR, USA

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problem #2

Nov 011997

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  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Middle seat belt will not hold a forward facing infant seat too long at the shortest adjustment.

- Clemmons, NC, USA

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problem #1

Nov 011997

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  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Rear seat belt failed.

- Clemmons, NC, USA

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