10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Jul 172002

SL

  • miles
Seatback failed, causing driver to be put in the reclineposition/ unable to control car.

- Naugatuck, CT, USA

problem #5

Jan 162000

SL

  • miles
ABS brakes failed resulting in multiple accidents, no deployment of both air bags during collision, passenger seat collapsed during impact injuries due to failures.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #4

Sep 151997

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At a dead stop another vehicle hit from the rear, and both front seatbacks collapsed.contacted dealer and manufacturer.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #3

Oct 031997

SL

  • miles
Seat back failed in rear end collision passenger seat reclined into rear passenger compartment.

- Metamora, OH, USA

problem #2

Sep 151998

SL

  • miles
I was struck in the rear of my car which caused both front bucket seats to snap to a full recline position. As a result of laying flat on my back I could not take any evasive action. Both front airbags deployed upon impact. I have suffered severe back injuries.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #1

Aug 011997

SL

  • miles
In a rear end collision the driver's seatback broke, causing the seat to fall back and resulting in injuries. Also having problems with seat adjuster. Dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown.

- Rochester, MI, USA