4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,750 miles

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problem #4

Sep 072007

Mystique 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles
I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts.control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in.

- Massena , NY, USA

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problem #3

Apr 222001

Mystique

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Flat tire while driving. When consumer went to check what problem was, he found out that coil springs snapped and punctured tire. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Consumer did not have a flat tire while driving, the vehicle was sitting in consumer's garage and that is when he noticed the flat tire, while changing tire, consumer noticed that the coil spring had snapped, which had punctured the tire and destroyed the wheel speed sensor and made the vehicle not being able to move, vehicle had to be towed.

- Sussex, WI, USA

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problem #2

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
Vehicle developed vibration in steering wheel while driving over 50 mph, causing safety hazard. Dlr has rotated and balanced tires, but defect still occurs.

- Absecon, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Apr 011999

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
Vehicle pulls to the right while driving and when braking.

- Kunkletown, PA, USA

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