10.0

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

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problem #2

Apr 291998

Tracer

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When foot is off the accelerator, the vehicle speeds up. Dealer insists vehicle works right, and that acceleration has to do with use of excess fuel.

- Denison, IA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 201998

Tracer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer parallel parked when gas pedal got stuck and vehicle started to accelerate, causing vehicle to hit another vehicle in the rear and a public tree. Also both air bags did not deploy. Vehicle's estimated damages was $4000 plus. Dealer/manufacturer wer not notified at this time.

- Auburn, NY, USA

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