10.0

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

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problem #2

May 172004

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
While driving engine collapsed due to rusting. This caused the frame to break. Also, when the engine collapsed the ball joints broke, causing the tires to disengage from the vehicle.

- Kenova, WV, USA

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problem #1

May 142004

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
While driving passenger's front wheel fell off. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that front passenger upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

- Kenova, WV, USA

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