2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,000 miles

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problem #1

Sep 082004

S40 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles
Brakes do not stop the car for the first few applications. Pedal does not fade. Excessive pedal pressure required. Some other years of this model are being recalled for the same complaint. No crash, injuries or accident as a result of failure.

- Bellingham, WA, USA

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