3.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,000 miles

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problem #3

Oct 262018

tC

  • 90,000 miles
When the car is turned on and the clutch is released a very loud noise is heard from the undercarriage. When clutch is engaged the noise goes away. Car has 90K the clutch has been replaced along with throw off clutch bearing, but mechanic stated that the problem is inside the transmission. While driving the car a very loud whining noise is heard and today the car almost stalled twice and it felt like the gears were getting stuck and the clutch was not releasing.

- Worcester, MA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 082013

tC

  • 49,000 miles
While driving down the road my stability control light was on constant along with my ABS light. My engine and transmission hasn't been doing right like it should be doing. Its like the transmission is slipping or my engine is missing. This is not acceptable to me.

- Marion, VA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 202011

tC

  • 2,000 miles
Multiple issues with transmission. Including sudden acceleration in reverse, rolling backwards at stop lights/signs, bucking/surging at low speed, gear slippage, excessive & unpredictable engine braking, hesitation to shift, hesitation & rough shifting upon re-acceleration, & shifter sticking in park.

- New Egypt, NJ, USA

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