4.3
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 27,008 miles
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The whine noise was heard from the engine diagnostics indicated that the coolant pump was leaking and the serpentine belt had failed.
- Chevy Chase, MD, USA
The serpentine belt became loose and the automatic belt tensioner fell apart causing alternator, water pump and power steering inoperable.
- Midlothian, IL, USA
Serpentine belt tensioner kept tension on the belt felled. Later, alternater came on, and then consumer lost power steering. If consumer was to lose it on the highway at 70 mph, there could be a serious accident. Mechanic says belt was very poorly designed.
- Midlothian, IL, USA
Noise from engine area due to failed compressor leaking and contaminated serpentine belt.
- Honolulu, HI, USA
- Blacksburg, VA, USA