9.8

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

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problem #1

Jun 112005

350Z 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 350 miles
2005 Nissan, xterra, consumer drove the car less than 150 miles, and the first time it had been driven above 65 mph. Heard a pinging noise, pulled off the road, noticed smoke coming out of engine and exhaust. However, did not see any fire, but called the fire department. The car was at dealership, and they replaced the engine block and catalytic converter.

- Madison, WI, USA

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