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8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,800
- Average Mileage:
- 140,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replaced unit (1 reports)

electrical problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I FEEL THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINES SHOULD HAVE THE ALTERNATOR LOCATED HIGHER UP ON THE ENGINE,,,COME ON HAVEN'T YOU LOOKED AT OFF ROAD ENGINES,,,?
- Andy A., Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria