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The wipers will just quit at random. This has happened several times. The heater core started leaking and had to be replaced. Both ball joints went bad around 30,000 miles, one under warranty, one just after 36.000 miles. The power steering pump started leaking at the pump shaft and made a real mess of the engine compartment before it was replaced. And I didn't report yet that the intake manifold started leaking oil recently and is under repair right now. This vehicle has needed alot of repairs that a quality product wouldn't have had.
Temperature gauge was reading hot engine, ,consumer started to add coolant, and there was no visable signs of leaking. A couple of days later, temperature gauge went to hot, then, within minutes it was back to normal. Took to dealer, and they said intake manifold was leaking. Manifold and head gasket had to be replaced.
- Sayreville, NJ, USA
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Intake manifold gasket failed due to corrosion between manifold and head. Head and intake manifold shot. Fuel pump burned out inside gas tank. The connector melted on the pump.
6/11/99 oil running out of engine..intake manifold gasket failure. Replaced.11/9/99 low coolant lamp on. Coolant in water pump. Pump replaced. Low coolant light on..pressure tested. No leaks found.2/17/00 low coolant light on. Nothing found by dealer. ABS brake failure. 3/2/00 engine runs hot. Pressure leak now found. Coolant in oil. Dealer failure since 6/99!!! consumer must pay!! help me!
While driving vehicle experienced smoke coming from the hood, and a odor which may cause a fire. Dealer said they need to replace the intake manifold gaskets/ engine valve covers and " 0" rings, etc.
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- Washington, PA, USA