Q: electrical issues all of a sudden after 5 yrs what is wrong? is car dangerous to drive?
all in a week, with no prior problems: blinker both sides may or may not work 12 volt outlet won't work continuous dynamic light came on got a flat and no indicator came on malfunction light came on car has been maintained, bought it new, never flooded unless in the dealers lot
My car has 72000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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