10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Sep 102002

850

  • miles
While driving at about 15-20 mph consumer was making a turn when another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle and it flipped a few times. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer.

- Bocarotone, FL, USA

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problem #3

Aug 072002

(reported on)

850

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 25-30 mph and without warning involved in a side swiped collision. Upon impact, air bags not to deploy consumer sustained major body injuries. Dealer has been notified however unable to remedy the problem.

- Las Angelas, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 101998

850

  • miles
Both airbag's deployed after running over a manhole that had it's cover missing, breaking the front windshield, and injured the driver's right wrist. There was rear suspension damage.

- Saddle Riv, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Oct 031996

850

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving at speed 15mph, right rear tire exploded, causing loss of control of vehicle, impact media strip, at 12:00 position, dual airbags did not deploy.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

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