10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jul 222001

Tracer

  • miles
While driving driving 55 mph consumer lost control and went into a ditch. Air bags did deploy and explode. Contact dealer, and dealer has not responded. Consumer also stated that seat belt came loose.

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

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problem #2

Oct 302000

(reported on)

Tracer

  • miles
This vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 45 mph, and forntal air bags did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Indianapolis, ID, USA

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problem #1

Jul 011997

Tracer

  • miles
When driving on any road condition a vibrating noise comes from the passenger's side airbag. The passanger's side airbag has been replaced, and 3 to 4 days later the vibration started again.

- Coldchester, VT, USA

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