10.0

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

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problem #4

Jul 082001

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While pulling into a parking space, stepped on the brakes, which failed. Car struck the crub and a railing causing the airbags to deploy and the seatbelts to lock very tight. Two days prior to purchasing the brakes were squeaking.

- Paterson, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Jan 152000

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had brakes resurfaced three times. Dealer was saying that consumer was applying brakes too hard. Brakes weren't warranty. Dealer replaced it as a courtesy to the consumer, and not under warranty.

- Millville, NJ, USA

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problem #2

May 291998

(reported on)

SL

  • miles
Upon applying steady pressure the brakes release a couple of seconds after initial application.

- Oakland, CA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 011998

SL

  • miles
The problem in a nutshell is unexpected/unpredictable apparent loss of braking.

- Oakland, CA, USA

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