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9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $900
- Average Mileage:
- 132,450 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace k frame and rack & pinion (2 reports)
steering problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The frame sections supporting the rack and pinion rusted away so the rack was "floating". I couldn't believe this could ever happen. I looked into a number of the same model cars in junk yards and saw the same symptoms but they didn't get to the same severity to break the rack supports yet. But I have seen where the top section of the subframe is rusted through but the rest of the subframe is strong enough to support the rack and the motor mount.
It looks like this is due to the A/C condenser drain tube dripping directly on to the sub-frame right where the rack is mounted. After years of this the frame rusts away and the rack supports break. I repaired this on my car and am re routing the A/C condenser drip with a 3/4 inch hose to drain away under the car without dripping on the frame. I hope this prevents this problem. I'll see what happens this summer.
Other than this very surprising and very dangerous problem I am pretty happy with my Classic. Considering it's age and mileage it is a reliable car.
- Alex Z., Minneapolis, MN, US