5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,667 miles

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problem #3

Dec 012005

Mystique 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles
The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 99V103000 concerning the exterior lighting.: headlights. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. No repairs have been made due to the expense. Updated 01/19/06.

- Codorus, PA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 232001

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
Consumer has noticed that for no apparent reason windshield has developed a stress fractur. Also, when driving there is vibration coming from rear of vehicle, and heater blower swtich was inoperable.

- Jacksonville, IL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 011999

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
The fan switch is causing overheating and melting of the wire harness. The high/ medium/ low control does not respond when activated. Niether, will fan run on one speed only. The dealer has been contacted.

- Rutherglen, VA, USA

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