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Original battery failed 8/29/97, replaced under warranty. On 5/10/00 replacement leaked acid on cable, starter and engine. Florida dealer charged $410.12 to replace battery, cable and clean starter. Suspected cause, overheating. Battery is mounted over left front wheel well with cover allowing little if any cooling.
The starter motor has a defective clutch and the solenoid is attached, and eventually the vehicle will go dead/will not start. Had to be towed. The vehicle now makes a hissing noise when starting up. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. Possibility it has to do with the keys or just the motor.
In wet and dry weather the brakes don't stop car, it slows it down. Consumer states vehicle glides to a stop. Starter makes strange noise. Mounting bolt missing from radio causing rattling noise. Door lock assembly works improperly. Window sticking, dealer adjusted upper door and window moldings along track.
- Wadsworth, OH, USA
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- Lady Lake, FL, USA