4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,500 miles

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problem #4

Oct 012006

Mystique 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 94,000 miles
: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the overdrive activated on and off. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where a certified mechanic determined that either the inside or outside sensor of the automatic transmission was faulty. There was a NHTSA recall #98V233000, regarding the powertrain: Automatic transmission: Lever and linkage: Floor shift. The manufacturer was contacted and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Also, the clock light on the insrument panel went permanently out. The rear brake light located on top of the rear window would illuminate in a distorted pattern. The rear brake lights was made up of 9 MINIlights, and 3 lights would light up while braking. On other occasions, 4 or 5 lights would illuminate. There was a NHTSA recall #99V103000 regarding exterior lighting: Headlights: Switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- Dothan, AL, USA

problem #3

Aug 222003

Mystique 6-cyl

  • miles
Consumer stated the tail lights and interior lights did not work. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told there was a recall # 99V103000 concerning headlight switch/wiring harness defect. But because of the mileage on the vehicle it could not be repaired under the recall. She wanted to know why, she did not think this was fair. Consumer spoke with three other mechanics whom stated the mileage shouldn't have anything to do with the recall.

- Rich Square, NC, USA

problem #2

Aug 142001

Mystique

  • miles
Consumer had received recall 99V703000 notice before on wiring harness failure that afected headlights. Problem had happened again. But, dealer refused to repair, and consumer had received a notice on brakes as well.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #1

Aug 251999

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
Vehicle was repaired under recall 99V103. Later, one of the tail lights and signal lights became inoperable.

- Carrolton, AL, USA