10.0

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

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problem #4

Jun 011998

Silhouette

  • miles
Consumer stated the alternator and battery were replaced, and also the ignition was overhauled.

- Bellingham, WA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 011998

Silhouette

  • miles
Within several days of each repair, the compressor just stops working. According to the dealer, the problem is a short in the electrical system which they are unable to locate and repair properly. After three to five hours of waiting each time, all they have done is to replace the blown fuse which promptly blows again within a few days.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

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problem #2

Mar 011998

Silhouette

  • miles
Within several days of each repair, the compressor just stops working. According to the dealer, the problem is a short in the electrical system which they are unable to locate and repair properly. After three to five hours of waiting each time, all they have done is to replace the blown fuse which promptly blows again within a few days.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

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problem #1

Mar 281998

(reported on)

Silhouette

  • miles
Continuous overheating of the controls for the radio/air conditioner/heater/cd player.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

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