10.0

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

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problem #3

Apr 272000

960

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Thermostat was sticking, causing vehicle to overheat, when consumer got vehicle back, he had to take it back because the coolant cap and reservoir were not holding pressure. Radiator neck was broken. Ignition coils had hair line fractures. Inside door handle was loose and needed replaced. Brake pads and rotors were replaced. Battery failed.

- Walnut, CA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 211999

(reported on)

960

  • miles
Brakes failed and rotors warped. Nlm

- New York, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jul 121996

960

  • miles
When driving at 50 mph the vehicle started to stall and the alternator went out. Also, the consumer was having problems with the brakes. When applying the brakes, the brakes didn't stop the vehicle, causing consumer to run into an enbankment.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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