10.0

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

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problem #2

Oct 202001

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was driving approximately 50mph and was merging into traffic when transmission locked in gear and failed to change. Consumer stated prior to purchasing vehicle she complained of a clunk noise when changed gears into reverse, also the driver side brake light is inoperable, also the right side mirror needed to be replaced, engine mounts were replaced, brakes were replaced, serpentine belt was cracked, engine overheats.

- West Islip, NY, USA

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problem #1

Feb 012000

SL

  • miles
Rred one year ago. I took it to the dealer and he fixed it. Now it is falling again. It seems that it is more likely to fail when headlamp is off. In addition, I also saw other cars of same model had the similar failures.

- Naperville, IL, USA

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