1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
125,300 miles

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problem #3

Jan 052006

Trans Sport 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 127,900 miles
The contact stated winter weather conditions corroded the cable that held the spare tire on the vehicle. The cable snapped and released the spare tire in the middle of the driveway. Upon inspection by the contact, the cable simply corroded then released the spare tire under pressure of the weight of the tire. Updated 2/13/2006 -

- Rochester, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jun 092005

Trans Sport 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 160,000 miles
Complaint #1- windshield wipers wouldn't work in the rain. Defective circuit board had to be replaced. Complaint # 2- tilt steering column came off. The whole column had to be replaced. Complaint #3- black paint over the cab flaked off.

- Oxford, NC, USA

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problem #1

Oct 152002

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles
Intake manifold & gasket failure - oil & coolant mixing in engine compartment - imminent engine failure front wiper motor/transmission intermitent failure while driving - difficulty diagnosing problem - major safety issue when the wipers suddenly stop/start working while driving in rain & snow or sloppy highway conditions compressor clutch hub & pulley failure

- Orillia, UN, USA

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