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CarComplaints.com Notes: How can we give the 2001 model year a "seal of pretty good" when it has some problems with a slipping transmission and a known problem with the speed activation control switch? Because it's not the 2002. That's how.
10.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $900
- Average Mileage:
- 142,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace rear axle (1 reports)
drivetrain problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Rear axle blew out while daughter driving up street in residential area. Rear axle fluid spilled out from quarter sized hole created directly on bottom back of housing unit. Spider gear shattered into several pieces. Seized vehicle up, undrivable, $85 tow truck bill. Local mechanic got rear axle and replaced for $900.
- noblacktie, OVerland Park, KS, US