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7.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $300
- Average Mileage:
- 44,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
electrical problem
Helpful websites
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Car wouldn't start 2 weeks ago. Took to dealer, was told that the wiring harness was corroded and needed to be replaced. Paid to have it replaced. Exactly 2 weeks later, car wouldn't start again. When AAA arrived to jump start car, and hood was raised. It was noticed that wiring harness was not returned to its original position and the battery cover was laying to the side. Took back to dealer. Now I'm told that the alternator AND battery both need to be replaced to the tune of $1200. Ironically, this will be the 3rd battery this car has had. When the car was just under 1 year old, the car wouldn't start. Took to dealer 3 times, but of course it would start for them each time. On the 3rd time, they replaced the battery. So, approximately 2 years later, I'm replacing the battery again!
- Judith B., Huntington Woods, MI, US