10.0

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

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problem #5

Oct 301998

Achieva

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Control arms, bushings and links that are connected to both front tires which controls the tires broke because of defective front end suspension.

- White Lake, MI, USA

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problem #4

Feb 112000

(reported on)

Achieva

  • miles
Front end wasn't stable. Also, car had three sets of motor mounts replaced within six months, and main computer had to be replaced.

- Detroit, MA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 071998

Achieva

  • miles
No summary

- Riverdale, GA, USA

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problem #2

May 201998

(reported on)

Achieva

  • miles
Front suspension failed causing the vehicle to bottom out and hit the pavement.

- Macedonia, OH, USA

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problem #1

Aug 211997

Achieva

  • miles
Interior lights come on by themselves and stay on. In addition, key gets stuck in ignition/ horn not working/ gas gauge failure/ vehicle jerks forward from stop position and air conditioning malfunctioned.

- North Syracuse, NY, USA

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