10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 56,500 miles
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The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante. While driving 37 mph, the vehicle jerked and the service engine warning indicator light illuminated. The contact attempted to accelerate and pull off the road, but when the engine revved, the vehicle moved approximately three feet and stopped. The vehicle had experienced this failure on two occasions. The dealer replaced the transmission at 20,000 miles. The contact also stated that the windshield was severely fogged. The dealer replaced the heater core because it was leaking antifreeze into the cooling system. The driver was nauseated for two weeks. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.
- Dover , DE, USA
Windows fogged up, maple syrup smell coming from heater. Respiratory sickness after incident.
- Hulbert , OK, USA
: the contact stated the defroster failed and would not defrost the windshield. The dealership determined a clip in the system came loose and the clip was reconnected. Now, six months later, the problem has returned and the dealership determined the clip needs to be replaced.
- Appalachia, MD, USA
My wife noticed little clouds of white smoke coming from the vents when the haeter/defroster was turned on, we could also smell something that smelled like syurp or antifreeze. The windows do not defrost anymore, which is a major safety hazard. I am told that this most likely from a broken heater core. If not replaced antifreeze can leak into the cars computer, which could cause a serious accident by shutting down the entire car. The estimated cost of repair is $400-$1000. I have read many complaints about this problem. I hope something can be done to fix this serious and potentially deadly situation.
- Severn, MD, USA
- Freehold, NJ, USA