10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,333 miles

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problem #3

Apr 032003

850 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles
Rear main seal failure causing oil to leak over underside of car, including exhaust, potentially causing fire. Numerous other owners have reported the same failure at various mileage intervals.

- Marlborough, CT, USA

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problem #2

Feb 192003

850

  • miles
The vehicle caught on fire under the hood.

- Bedford, NY, USA

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problem #1

Sep 291999

(reported on)

850

  • miles
The beverage holder is located directly above the electrical power control. If liquids spills within the system, the power windows become inoperable.

- Madison, WI, USA

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