10.0

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

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problem #3

Jan 122004

S40 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18 miles
Power brakes don not work well

- Westlake , OH, USA

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problem #2

Nov 232001

S40

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defect exists with vacuum seal on brake pump. When vehicle is "cold" there is no pressure on brakes, and pedal goes to the floor, but vehicle will not stop. Vehicle has been checked by dealer 3 times.

- Newton, MA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 152000

S40

  • miles
Brakes don't engage when car has been sitting overnight or for more than 6-8 hours

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

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