Air conditioner compressor failed ($1000)
Air conditioner works intermittently.
Expensive major service ($760)
Rear electric window failed ($450)
Remote key works intermittently.
Premature wear on brake discs ($???)
Brakes squeal when reversing.
Key is difficult to remove from ignition (A common problem on Astra's)
Failed to start on a hill due to fuel starvation.
Car falters when taking off with a cold engine.
We bought this car because it had every accessory we wanted. Especially cruise control and electric windows.
Although the car is fast and handles very well, the gear shift is very clunky and the European pattern of having reverse on the left is a pain when reversing out onto a busy road.
We cannot rely on this car as so many major problems have occurred. We take our beaten up old Falcon on holidays just in case.
Holden have offered very poor and expensive service. Much cheaper at our local mechanic.
It does have a very good stereo. This is handy because it gives you something to listen to while you wait for a tow truck.
Ur bloody dumb.
A procession of problems since the car was new, and they continue.
Just out of warranty, I had to replace the body throttle ($700).
Air conditioner compressor replaced ($1000).
Rear electric window failed ($700).
This week the left side rear passenger mechanism failed for the second time after it was replaced in 2004. It probably gets used once a week if that.
And I don't get the pleasure of listening to the radio, as it has also become faulty and needs replacing.
It's cost me close to $4000 in repairs, and I haven't bothered fixing the faulty remote locking.
These problems have not been wear and tear problems, just dreadful quality control.
Holden's response has been that things happen and bad luck.
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