10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,500 miles

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problem #2

Nov 152003

Achieva

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,000 miles
Alternator, serp belt tensioner, serp belt, R& R alternator, R & R belt tensioner... the tension acutally broke off and destroyed the other parts. How can this happen"??? for only 43000 miles on this car thats ridiculous... any help here/"

- Riviera Beach, FL, USA

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problem #1

Nov 291999

Achieva

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear ended by another vehicle, lumbar support adjusted 75-85% to the front and my back got very strong stroke of lumbar support, resulted in herniated disk. Possible there is a design problem.

- Arlington Heights, IL, USA

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