10.0

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

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problem #3

Sep 132001

Protege

  • miles
There was a severe whining noise coming from the right front wheel area, dealer found the G1 bearing was worn on the intermediate shaft to the right front axle, the noise continued to get louder and the dealer found the sway bar links to be defective, consumer is asking for reimbursement for the repairs made.

- Dunkirk, NY, USA

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problem #2

Sep 132001

Protege

  • miles
Right side axle shaft/front sway bar links totalling $576.44 in repairs.

- Dunkirk, NY, USA

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problem #1

Mar 121999

(reported on)

Protege

  • miles
Overall suspension is too stiff inducing back pain on local bumpy roads.

- Pearl River, NY, USA

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