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really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 156,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- rebuild engine (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Because of some engine troubles and check engine light we had a tune-up. ($350) Plugs, oil, fuel filter, air filter, air sensor. I was told there was a leak in the cooling system that needed to be repaired. Quoted over $800 to do it. Didn't get this done.
2 weeks latter breaks down when driving. No oil pressure, runs very rough, lots of noise. Shop says looks like a broken camshaft. Internet says if coolant got to the camshaft and seized the bearing this will happen. Also could have been a misfire that caused it. Whatever.
Now, rebuild or replace the engine will be $1600-$3000. Not worth it for this car.
- Scott W., Bismarck, ND, US