10.0

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

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problem #4

Sep 021998

960

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had to replace the alternator 2 times. The vehicle has 19,000 miles. The warranty was up this year. No remedy for the problem from the dealer & no satisfaction from the manufacturer.

- Ojai, CA, USA

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problem #3

Dec 151998

(reported on)

960

  • miles
Alternator failed two times.

- Virginia B, VA, USA

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problem #2

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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problem #1

May 271996

960

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Pnp switch failed resulting in vehicle not to start.

- Chula Vist, CA, USA

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