10.0

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

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problem #2

Jul 302002

(reported on)

Tracer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, a wire harness fire occurred in the vehicle. Dealer was notified, and a mechanic serviced the problem. However, the consumer has experienced a shortage in wire harness again while the vehicle was parked. Consumer removed the connection to battery to prevent a drainage of the power.

- New Berry, FL, USA

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problem #1

Aug 162001

(reported on)

Tracer

  • miles
While driving engine check light illuminated. All wires under hood burned out, cause unknown.

- South Boston, MA, USA

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