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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.
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definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 34,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
electrical problem
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Anyone know what the problem is? It happened in the fast lane at 75 mph, and as I was pulling into a parking spot.
- jasurles, Alexandria, VA, US