10.0

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

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problem #4

Sep 042001

Mystique

  • miles
Problems with horn.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 012002

Mystique

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn does not work. Vehicle has been checked by dealer several times. Horn would work intermittently, but currently it has failed completely. The rear seat belts are inoperative. The power steering, alternator, and front brakes failed. The catalytic converter caught on fire.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #2

Sep 152001

Mystique

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn failed to sound, even after repeated attempts, fixed horn by replacing some parts.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #1

Jun 152000

Mystique

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn pad is hard to operate when needed. Dealer notified, and manufacturer informed consumer that it was normal operation for that vehicle. The dealer could not correct the problem. The consumer indicated that being unable to use the horn is a serious safety hazard.

- Wellington, OH, USA