10.0

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

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problem #4

Apr 012002

Sable

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Car overheated, taken to mechanic who diagnosed blown headgasket - retooled headgasket. Also replaced water pump, radiator, plugs, plug wires, coil, thermostat, since headgasket problem - car has needed to be repaired constantly. Still has cylinder 1 misfire. Car is 5 yrs old. Seems like excessive prblems for a car that new.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

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problem #3

May 242001

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Consumer stated the vehicle has stalled on 2 separate occasions, the problem was first diagnosed as a bad fuel pump which was never needed, then the probelm was discovered to be a short in the wiring harness.

- Keene, NH, USA

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problem #2

Apr 262002

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Consumer states while traveling at 50 to 55 mph vehicle suddenly died. No power brakes or power steering. Took to a mechanic stated wires in the gas tank shorted out and blew a big fuse and caused vehicle to shut off. Mechanic stated if tank had not been full of gas this could have ignited a fire.

- Boise, IA, USA

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problem #1

May 101997

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A loose ground wire was causing the vehicle to idle rough.

- Washington, DC, USA

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