3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,500 miles

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problem #4

Oct 242003

850 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles
Driver's side door hinge made noises. Took vehicle to shop & was informed that hinges would need to be welded back on.

- Daphne, AL, USA

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problem #3

Jun 112000

850

  • miles
Door hinge section fastened to sheet metal has failed on drivers side. Failure is structural tear causing movement of door control component of drivers door hinge (between two major hinges). Component moves flexing section of door frame about 1 1/2 inches long as door is opening and closing, causing expansion of metal tear.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

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problem #2

Apr 122000

(reported on)

850

  • miles
Driver's side door hinge would make noises. Took vehicle to body shop & was informed that hinges would need to be rewelded back on.

- Altadeno, CA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 021999

(reported on)

850

  • miles
Power steering leak, causing poor steering, and the pump makes a loud noise when turning. Also, driver's door hinge broke, causing the door to swing back on its own when opening. The dealer has been contacted.

- Kittery, ME, USA

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