10.0

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

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problem #4

Apr 232003

Tracer

  • miles
The vehicle was involved in a low impact frontal collision but the side impact air bags deployed. The driver sustained 4 herniated disc in her neck, because she was hit by the air bag from the side. The consumer called the manufacturer and was told that there was a recall on the air bags, but since she had a problem with her air bags before the recall they would not replace the air bags.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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problem #3

Oct 092001

Tracer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light keeps flashing, and there is a beeping sound. Also there was smoke coming from passenger's side airbag compartment. Consumer disconnected battery.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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problem #2

Apr 022001

Tracer

  • miles
While traveling at about 25 mph consumer rear ended a truck, and passenger's side air bag deployed. But, driver's side air bag did not deploy.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 052000

Tracer

  • miles
When vehicle was hit on the passenger's side there was no deployment of driver's side or passenger's side air bags. Not sure if vehicle was completely totalled.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

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