10.0

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

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problem #7

Apr 072002

Achieva

  • miles
Engine blewout while driving 70-73 mph, and engaged in cruise control. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Sandy, UT, USA

problem #6

Feb 132002

(reported on)

Achieva

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defective engine had stalling problems replace alternator and caught on fire. Customer states hears a banging noise when steps on brakes intermittently, front pads worn, customer denied work aware need front brake. Pump leaking, remove and replace water pump.

- Brigantine, NJ, USA

problem #5

May 112000

Achieva

  • miles
Dealer let his girlfriend and whoever drive the car and put 2000 miles on it prior to my purchase. They let it get to low on oil, thus causing this engine failure. He refuses to refund my money or pay for engine replacement. Another friend of mine also bought a car from him and her engine went bad also, he is an alcholic and just got of jail as of this writing for his fourth dwi this year, 2000. He forgets what he tells people.

- Cleveland, TX, USA

problem #4

Oct 311998

Achieva

  • miles
Ongoing problem with intermittent engine stalling. Also, ABS light came on and off, indicating brake failure. Vehicle was involved in a rear end accident because of brake failure. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on five or more occasions, and nothing could be found.

- Bledsoe, KY, USA

problem #3

Mar 122000

(reported on)

Achieva

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Have contacted dealer numerous times and nothing has been done, dealer sold car with spark plug misfires, stalling, and a badly needed transmission flush

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #2

Oct 231998

(reported on)

Achieva

  • miles
While driving on wet pavement water got into the engine compartment though the air cleaner system, causing the vehicle to stall on the highway.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

problem #1

Mar 271998

Achieva

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine runs rough, looses power and temp. Gauge runs high, lights dim when decellerating.

- Salina, KS, USA