vic35get/nhtsa_complaints_dataset huggingface dataset:
Complaint filed: 2010-10-16
Components: POWER TRAIN
i was stopped in front of my garage, waiting for the door to open, with my foot on the brake pedal, when all of a sudden the engine began to speed up and brake pressure failed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle struck the partially open door, then smashed in to cabinets in the rear of the garage. damage to the vehicle and the garage was severe. there car suffered damage to the front bumper, the hood and scratched the windshield and roof. i was not injured, but badly shaken by the incident. the vehicle has about 60,000 miles. i see in your complaint reports that this has occurred several times previously to the same model and year jaguar. the car has yet to be repaired. *tr
Complaint filed: 2004-03-11
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
i have had problems ever since i bought my 2000 ford focus with all the recalls - i have had my brakes redone and here under a year they are needing done again - not enough mileage - window mechanism not working on two windows - engine and airbag light on - constant problems with a car that everyone is having problems with the same things. *ak
Complaint filed: 2011-02-06
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i was pulling into my parking garage and my 2000 volvo s40 began to accelerate on its own. it revved up to 3000 rpms and i had to press hard on the brake for it to stop. i pulled over in the garage and placed the car in park. the car continued to rev. i stepped on the gas a couple of times and after about 4 minutes it returned to its normal operating rpm after which i was able to park the car. *tr
Complaint filed: 1999-06-22
Components: POWER TRAIN
speedometer does not register at all. this is the second time speedometer has broken. in april of 92, speedometer was replaced by dealership under warranty dealer will be notified about the current problem. *ak
Complaint filed: 2003-06-22
Components: POWER TRAIN
i own a 2002 acura 3.2 tl, type s. my transmission has failed twice. the first time it failed, i had just exited the interstate and had my 3 year old in the car with me. i made it off the road safely, but it made me realize how dangerous it would have been for this to occur on the interstate. the first time it failed, the dealership replaced the transmission with a new one. friday, june 20, 2003 my transmission failed the second time. this time the dealer said that acura does not have any more new transmissions and they want to give me a remanufactured one. i find this very discomforting that acura/honda wants to give me a previously failed transmission. i don't understand why acura would not have enough new transmissions for their customers. i don't feel i should subject my family to further danger. i feel i have the right to a new part as the car is within the warranty period. *nlm
Complaint filed: 2002-09-30
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
consumer states has had to replace fuel injector 2x. consumer states fuel injection system is faulty. nlm
Complaint filed: 2012-08-02
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
this brake line rupture happened while my wife was @ 15 mph stopping for traffic .how she managed to stop i don't know. she does not like driving this gmc 2500 hd pickup because it is scary for her, after this brake line rupture she will probably never drive this vehicle again. thanks general motors a bunch for the nonexistent warning about this common occurrence. the general motors profit means more to them than the safety of their customers precious families. *tr
Complaint filed: 2013-07-31
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
while driving, the brake light came on and when i pressed on the brakes, the pedal went all the way to the floor and a grinding noise was heard. this has happened before. took it into nissan and i was charged about $100 to reprogram the system. that was supposed to have fixed but apparently it did not. luckily, we haven't been in an accident yet. *tr
Complaint filed: 2011-05-10
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
within the past two months i had a split in the flexible fuel filler pipe on my 1997 ford ranger xlt. in the course of having it replaced, the repair shop removed the gas tank and found the same condition with the metal straps that hold the gas tank in place, extensive corrosion as reported on the ford f150. it appears the possibility of gas tanks dropping out of the vehicle may be more extensive than the initial reports and may apply to other ford pick-up trucks. *tr
Complaint filed: 2003-07-23
Components: POWER TRAIN
consumer states that the vehicle's 2nd and 3rd gears are not functioning properly. *ak
Complaint filed: 1997-12-19
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the brake pedal goes to the floor and requires excessive pressure to stop, its an intermittent problem. this would cause the vehicle to have an extended stopping distance. *ak
Complaint filed: 2004-02-20
Components: POWER TRAIN
consumer received a recall notice concerning replacement of transmission. however, no parts were available. yamaha, us 6555, katella avenue, cypress ca 90630. 714-761-7300. service manager victor. *ak
Complaint filed: 1994-11-08
Components: VISIBILITY
windshield frame failed. *ak
Complaint filed: 2011-09-09
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
while stopping in my driveway in front of my garage, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor with loss of braking. a portion of the brakeline was replaced by a local mechanic. he reported a line leading to the rear brakes had failed at the "t" on the rear axle and also in the area of the drivers side door. after driving approximately 90 miles, another brakeline failure occurred while driving on the highway. i was able to stop the truck safely without incident, but with very little braking power. another portion of brakeline was replaced. as a result of the 2 incidents, all brake lines are in the process of being replaced. *tr
Complaint filed: 1996-11-07
Components: STEERING
bolt on the power steering pump broke causing loss of control.
Complaint filed: 2008-07-21
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
at random times, the car will not start when the ignition is turned. there is no response from motor at all. the security light will flash on the information center display when this happens. after waiting 10-20 minutes the car will start. the first incident occurred about 1 year ago and has been occurring at random times ever since. vehicle was taken to a gm dealer service department after the first time it occurred and they were unable to diagnose the problem. since then i have noticed that the fan for the hvac system will not work at times and the security light and other lights will appear on the information center display at random times. *tr
Complaint filed: 2003-04-07
Components: AIR BAGS
while turning at a 90 degree angle the vehicle vehicle slid on sand in the roadway and collided head-on with a tree. neither the driver nor passenger front air bags deployed. *nlm
Complaint filed: 1999-08-02
Components: WHEELS
my father was driving a 1998 toyota landcruiser which he had had for about three months, and had alredy taken on couple of long trips. in the police report of the accident it sited that the cause ofthe accident was that the left front wheel of the car broke off due to a fault in the manufacturing of the car. i have written and faxed and called toyota a number of times but they do not respond. i have read of two other similar incidents with the same car, one in italy and one in india - reported because some promenent people were involved in the crashes, an ambassador and a singer. when i heard on cnn about toyota recalling a number of its models, the problem they sited sounded a lot like what happened to my father's car. the problem with the other models they said was that the heat of the friction from long or bumpy riding causes the front wheel connections to become loose and maybe fall out. can you help me? or do you have any suggestions for things i might do to figure out why the wheel of my fathers car broke off on a flat straight road without any other cars involved. i also have lots of pictures of the car and the part that broke off, as well as the car itself, and i don't know where to send them. thank you.
Complaint filed: 1997-02-19
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
knock noise in engine.
Complaint filed: 2007-07-09
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine would shut off at any time with no reason or warning. the failure would occur while driving 5 mph or greater. the current mileage is 63,673 and failure mileage was 62,673.
Complaint filed: 2000-08-03
Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,TIRES
steering: steering wheel vibrations, difficult to control, especially when breaking, and popping noises. had to replace rack and pinion at 37,100 miles. replaced lower control arm bushings at 54,354 miles. replaced lower control arm joints at 59,421 miles. tires: tires loose air pressure and go flat for no apparent reason intermitantly, resulting in the replacement of two tires. tire burst while driving, resulting in replacement of a third tire. door locks: intermittent failure of right side sliding door power lock. will not lock/unlock with power control. radio tape deck: tape player activated without tape in the deck. unable to stop tape player. required replacement.( dot number: tire size: p215/65r15 )
Complaint filed: 1996-09-30
Components: STRUCTURE
gas support struts for rear hatch failed.
Complaint filed: 2007-11-21
Components: TIRES
my wife was driving our 2004 dodge durango near evansville, in at the speed limit when the right rear bridgestone dueler tire sidewall blew out. thankfully she was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road before the tire blew. *tr
Complaint filed: 2005-05-02
Components: STRUCTURE
convertible top will not open all the way. support bracket is bent and will not let top lower completely into housing. there is no complete fix for this. dealer says, this is a manufacture defect, support brackets are to thin for this type of top.
Complaint filed: 2000-11-09
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
horn buttons are so small, driver is not able to locate/find to depress in an emergency. the buttons have been repaired/replaced 6(six) times. *cj
Complaint filed: 2008-04-28
Components: SUSPENSION
tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. the vehicle was included in two previous recalls regarding the lower ball joints. while driving between 30-35 mph, the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle. it jerked to the left into oncoming traffic and crashed. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic and it appeared that the upper ball joints snapped out of place, causing the loss of control. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the failure mileage was 70,000.
Complaint filed: 2012-09-07
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado z71. while driving approximately 5 mph in reverse, the brake pedal traveled to the floor upon engaging. the vehicle continued to accelerate. the gear was immediately shifted into drive and the emergency brake was engaged in order to stop. the contact was able to drive with the use of the emergency brake for stopping. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the brake lines were completely rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 66,800. the vin was unavailable.
Complaint filed: 2001-12-24
Components: SUSPENSION
noise in front end led to inspection-found right front control arm link missing. *ak
Complaint filed: 2005-05-10
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2000 dodge ram engine needs to be replaced.***no answer required***.*mr the consumer was told the engine needed to be replaced because of a failure with the lower end connecting rod bearing. the consumer was informed it would cost 14,000 to replace it. *jb
Complaint filed: 2001-01-17
Components: STEERING
rack and pinion was locking up on turns causing difficulty turning steering wheel. *slc
Complaint filed: 2011-05-20
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
the fuel strap broke causing fuel tank to fall off of vehicle while i was driving on the road. fuel tank fell to ground and was dragged causing several holes in tank and fuel spill. fire department was called to assist with fuel spill. tank was removed from vehicle by fire department and then towed to service station for replacement. updated 08/08/11 *bf the consumer stated the front strap failed. the strap had a plastic covering on three sides of it. the top side was not covered and it was covered in rust in the middle. the rear strap was in the same condition. updated 08/15/11 *tr
Complaint filed: 2008-12-10
Components: STRUCTURE
like many other american consumers owning dodge rams years ranging from 1994 -2006, the top cover of the dash has cracked and fell in. this has caused my air bag light to come on. whether it is still functional is unknown, but highly unlikely for the light to appear. even if it does work what would happen to my passengers, which could very well be my family, and i in the instance of a crash happening in the truck. it is very, very possible brittle, broke shards of plastic would end up in our face. with the accelerated rate that an airbag deploys, this could end tragically. please help the tens of thousands of us that share this faulty chyrsler product problem. with little research it is very easy to see just how wide spread this problem has become. it will also be clear as to how many people this problem could harm. we are now taking a stand, starting with this. please help us correct this issue before live are taken or ruined by faulty chyrsler products. *tr
Complaint filed: 2006-07-05
Components: VISIBILITY
dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently or not at all. there is an nhtsa recall, 03v159000, regarding the visibility: windshield wiper/washer. the vin was not included in the recall. *ak
Complaint filed: 1999-12-01
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
trouble with car from day 1. had it checked and there is no catalytic converter on car! also there was no odometer reading recorded on any paper work at time of purchase. i have not been driving the car because it is illegal with no catalytic converter. i have a lien against the car and not sure if i should pay if this is an illegal car. i have copies of odometer disclosure statement and title with no odometer reading. copy of certification of pollution control devices or systems has nothing checked to ensure that it is legal. can you please help before they re-posess this vehicle?
Complaint filed: 1997-01-13
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
abs light on dashboard comes intermittently, please describe. *ak
Complaint filed: 2001-02-28
Components: AIR BAGS
consumer involved in a head-on collision while traveling at approximately 55 mph. air bags failed to deploy. please provide any additional information or attachments.*ak
Complaint filed: 2002-06-12
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i contacted chevrolet for assistance regarding my 1999 venture van. it developed a leak in the intake manifold gasket which allowed water to get into the oil. this vehicle was only 3 years old and had only 50,000 miles on it. i did some research and determined that other ventures, montanas, and silouettes were having similar problems and i wanted to know if chevrolet was covering this repair as it was so widespread. it was my belief at that time that my own vehicle was out of warranty, but considering the general failure of the part and the new condition of the vehicle, i hoped chevrolet would at least assist with the repair. chevrolet case no. c06820805. chevrolet rudely refused to assist me with the cost. later i proved to the dealer that the failure was covered by an extended california emission warranty. the dealer refunded me the cost of the repairs.*ak
Complaint filed: 2006-12-28
Components: TIRES
sidewall blowout at highway speed. has occurred 2 times. a 3rd tire was replaced prior to failure. *nm
Complaint filed: 2003-10-12
Components: POWER TRAIN
my 2000 mustang gt, manual transmission, keeps cutting out suddenly with deceleration and i lose my power brakes and steering. very scary. the iac valve was replaced 18 months. ago when i bought the car, but i still had problems. after doing this continually for 2 days, the dealer changed the iac again. four days later it did it again, twice. this is a safety issue, and when i called ford regional, i got nothing useful no one seems to know what causes this. *la
Complaint filed: 2000-09-12
Components: VISIBILITY
my driver's side door cracked by the window. dealer replaced door, but told me in all likely hood it will happen again till ford comes up with a way to fix the problem. i want to know if f0rd is working on this cause i don't feel safe cause if i'm in a acceident will that door hold up under impact. or if it breaks again will they cover it, warranty is almost up i can't afford to buy a new door every year. but i shouldn't have too or feel unsafe in my veichle. *ak
Complaint filed: 2011-07-07
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
i was driving down the highway and out of no where i started skidding and my steering wheel started shaking. there was nothing on the road, the weather was hot and dry, and i wasn't switching lanes. simultaneously the "vsc trac" and "trac off" lights came on. my first instinct was to apply the brake, and upon doing so the abs kicked in. i pulled off the highway to let the car rest and so that i could check everything out. everything appeared fine, so i continued on my journey. the lights stayed on for the remainder of the 50 mile trip, but no further incident occurred. when i started the car the next morning, the lights were off. i took the car to the dealership and they told me i had an ecu skid control failure. upon further investigation i found that this had happened at least four times prior with this vehicle, starting when the car was only two years old and had approximately 35,000 miles. all four times the car had been taken to the dealership for inspection. *tr
Complaint filed: 2007-02-17
Components: VISIBILITY
fogging of windshield due to improper design of the hvac on my jeep. this si the second time it has broken, with only 55,000 miles on my 99 grand cherokee limited. *nm
Complaint filed: 2003-10-12
Components: TIRES
consumer stated while driving at 60 mph the left rear tire tread separated then the tire blewout without warning. the consumer had to pull over. the dealer was been notified (firestone, steel tex at, size p265/75r16). *ak *scc *nlm
Complaint filed: 2004-04-20
Components: VISIBILITY
defective tires, hood latch, seat latch, cruise control, rear window wiper, etc. *ph the consumer stated the hood latch , seat recliner, cruise control and tires were all recalled. the rear windshield wiper and passenger power window were inoperative. *jb
Complaint filed: 2009-02-04
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. while driving between 5-10 mph, the vehicle responded slowly when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact experienced difficulty slowing down the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not repaired. the technician stated that the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). also, there was a recommendation to disconnect the fuse that deactivated the anti-lock system. the recall remedy has not corrected the issue addressed in the safety defect. the failure and current mileages were 98,000. updated 3/5/09 *cn the consumer rear ended another vehicle at 5 mph when he attempted to stop. updated 03/10/09. *jb
Complaint filed: 2002-06-06
Components: VISIBILITY
windshield wipers activate by themselves. no apparent rhyme or reason. no pattern.*ak
Complaint filed: 2002-08-03
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
the crack around the air is on the seam and no where else.the lights over the console just went out one night the fuses were fine dont know why. *ak
Complaint filed: 2000-06-13
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2nd time check engine light came on 6 months after 30,000 mile service performed by sunset honda because could not trace down what caused light to come on the first time it lit. *ak
Complaint filed: 2013-07-22
Components: POWER TRAIN
driving home from work, the transmission started slipping and coming out of gear. car revved but would not engage. had to have car towed home, and then to mechanic, who stated the transmission needs replacing. *tr
Complaint filed: 2001-05-09
Components: POWER TRAIN
consumer was traveling 5-10-mph, just moving out into traffic and clutch went out. there was no warning at all. dealer determined that clutch was bad, but will not cover it. *ak *jb
Complaint filed: 1996-02-20
Components: PARKING BRAKE
emergency parking brake will freeze and fail in extreme cold temperatures. tt
Complaint filed: 1996-12-10
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the bolt that holds the engine broke, was driving when this happened . please describe . *ak
Complaint filed: 1996-11-13
Components: POWER TRAIN
reverse gear thrust washer broke, causing reverse and overdrive gears to clash, transmission to freeze, locking up tires.
Complaint filed: 2009-06-09
Components: VISIBILITY
have had 2 window regulator failures on one of my ford trucks and 2 window regulator failures on my other ford truck that my daughter drives. i am down to 50% working windows and my daughter is at 0%! her last one occurred 2 days ago while she was driving and it scared her so bad, she almost drove off the road! mine happened yesterday! the parts have not been replaced, the windows are being held up with tape which won't hold very long. *tr
Complaint filed: 2005-09-14
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado, extended cab. the contact stated that when using the braking system had to press on the brake pedal three times to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop. the first time when the contact pressed on the brake pedal it was completely hard and would not stop the vehicle, the second time the pedal was depressed it pulsated. the third time when applying the brakes it allowed the vehicle to abruptly stop as if the contact was panic braking. the contact contacted the manufacturer. they told him to contact a local service dealer to have the vehicle inspected to see if it was the same problem as stated in the recall. then, they would consider repairing the vehicle. there is a recall on the year, make, and model of vehicle, but the consumer does not live in the salt belt states. the contact lives approximately 30 miles or less to the state line that separates west virginia, which is included in the recall, and virginia, the state in which the consumer lives in. *ak
Complaint filed: 1999-10-25
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
vehicle has a problem accelerating, when exiting on to a highway ramp, the only way the vehicle will pick up speed is on a decline. vehicle has no power at all. the dealer has been contacted. *ak
Complaint filed: 1998-07-30
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
camshaft seized on left exhaust head. dealer refused to honor warranty on powertrain. also, while at stop sign released clutch and engine died. sued dealer in small claims court. *ak
Complaint filed: 2010-04-07
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
driving down the interstate all of a sudden the car began to 'hesitate" and i was losing 'power/speed" . got off freeway and a "rattle" type noise coming from engine bay. the muffler sounded like it was "sputtering". drove via city streets at 20 mpg - 40 mpg towards a repair facility ( all the while feeling as though the car was going to die) and 20 minutes later the "engine light" came on. pulled over and had car towed the last 4 miles to the repair facility. first diagnosis was a "foreign matter" hit the 1plug and closed the gap. the plug was regapped and installed. car seemed fine , but 2 days later the same symptoms happened on the interstate again. pulled over and drove to repair facility where it was discovered a common problem with 2002 thru 2005 altimas have. the butterfly valves screws had come loose and they could not find the screws. ran a magnet in that area but pulled nothing. tech thinks it may have blown out of the exhaust if i remember correctly. so the first time it occurred was probably a screw hitting the plug and closing the gap and the second time was because of the missing screw/screws not letting the valve functioning properly. the intake plenum was removed and the secondary butterfly plates were inspected. the 1 plate lodged by intake valve and 2 plate screws were missing(passed into cylinder 1), all 4 plates were replaced and all screws secured with red loctite thread locker, total cost for first repair was $200 which included decarb service(because they thought "loose carbon" hitting the plug closed the gap). the second time to cure the actual cause was $460.87 which included replacing a gasket also. *tr
Complaint filed: 1998-09-16
Components: SEATS
made a moderately hard stop at a stop light and the bowling ball which was in the trunk, knocked the rear seat back flat and went flying forward hitting the drivers back seat.
Complaint filed: 2003-06-04
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
the vehicle suddenly accelerated when started and was difficult to stop. *nlm
Complaint filed: 2009-10-14
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle speedometer suddenly quits functioning. speedometer suddenly shows high speed (example 120 mph) when driving highway speeds (verified at 70 with gps). speedometer remains stuck in this position. i was able to clear the error after returning home and cycling the ignition from off to on several times. this occurred on july 2009 also under the same circumstances. *tr
Complaint filed: 2001-09-06
Components: SEATS
rear seat head rest have very little padding, whenever the brakes are applied suddenly the rear occupants heads hit the seat back hurting their head due to the lack of padding. nlm
Complaint filed: 2004-10-13
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
consumer received a recall notice (0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation. *jb
Complaint filed: 2002-06-25
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
accelerator pedal sticks at first start, dealer stated this was due to carbon built up on throttle. needed to be cleaned regularly.*ak vehicle will not start due to faulty battery. dealer replaced battery. *tt
Complaint filed: 2004-10-01
Components: TIRES
the spare tire cable rusted, and the tire fell off the cable was made of inferior material.*ak the consumer stated that all pick up trucks with the spare tire mounted under the pick up bed is held up by a cable only. when the cable rusts the tire falls off and creates a very dangerous condition. consumer suggests that the cables be replaced with stainless steel or some other material that does not rust. *tc
Complaint filed: 2003-08-02
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1998 ford econoline e-350 van. 5.4 l gas motor. spark plug blew out of motor. ehicle has 152,000 miles. ref case odi id number 10024670. reason for making complaint. *ak
Complaint filed: 1995-01-06
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
abs braking system fails intermittently with no warning with soft pedal. tt
Complaint filed: 2001-09-07
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while driving vehicle, it stalled, and everything cut off. no accidents or injuries so far.*ak *yh
Complaint filed: 1998-07-22
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
headlamp switch failed causing lights to flicker, consumer complains because thunderbirds were not included in recall. (qcaw)
Complaint filed: 2004-03-05
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the brake master cylinder has failed twice: 4/02 and 2/04. *jb
Complaint filed: 1998-04-21
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 open fuel injectors.mjs
Complaint filed: 2003-08-15
Components: TIRES
three tires had blown out in the last year. the most recent blow out was on 7/04/2003. front and rear driver side tire blew out while driving due to tread separation. *ak *ph *jb
Complaint filed: 2002-10-25
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the consumer states that the rotors and pads were pitted. *scc
Complaint filed: 2003-10-01
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i purchased a 2000 volkswagon beetle about two months ago and about two weeks after i brought it home the engine light went on. i read that these cars were coming with some kind of saftey defect in the engine and that's the same exact problem the dealer hasn't been able to fix twice already going on three times. the engine light keeps going on and these people seem to believe they know what they are doing. what should i do i don't want the car to cause some kind of accident or endanger my family or me.
Complaint filed: 2003-09-12
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
when applying the brakes, sometime the drivers foot hit the gas pedal, and caused a longer stopping distance. the pedals were too close and on the same horizontal plain when the brakes were depressed. *ak *scc *jb
Complaint filed: 2001-04-18
Components: AIR BAGS
consumer was traveling at approximately 35 to 40 mph under cold/ dry conditions when vehicle hit a dip in road, causing loss of control, and vehicle went over a snow bank, and impacted a tree on front center area of vehicle. drivers and passengers air bags failed to deploy. dealership has not given consumer any reason for cause of defect. *suzuki was in possession of air bags, and vehicle was considered to be a total loss.*ak *slc
Complaint filed: 2009-01-06
Components: STRUCTURE
my honda odyssey passenger sliding door glitches and now it doesn't even work i've been searching online for help and i've noticed everyone who has a problem with the sliding door it's always the passenger side. it's year 2000 and i believe it's a problem with manufacturing. *tr
Complaint filed: 2010-03-13
Components: POWER TRAIN
my son owns a 2002 ford explorer. last year his transmission began experiencing problems where the overdrive light started blinking, it was shifting very hard and sometimes it would even just go into neutral out of the blue. i took it to the local ford dealership where their transmission technician told me it was easy to diagnose because it was a very common problem, so i was forced to replace the transmission in the fall of 2009 with a used one that i found at a recycling center. last month my son was leaving the driveway of a friends house and the replacement transmission begin doing the same thing as the first one but only this time it made a loud bang and stopped moving. my son got out of the truck to find that the transmission exploded and all the fluid leaked onto his friends driveway. i have found through researching on the internet that many people are having the same identical problem, so my questions is, what is it going to take to make ford admit that the transmission is defective? my sons truck only has 103,000 miles on it and it will be on its third transmission! this is becoming way to obvious, he could have been hurt or killed if this had happened on the interstate not to mention the environmental impact. *tr
Complaint filed: 2013-01-18
Components: ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to three dealers where a diagnostic was performed but neither was able to diagnose a failure. the contact stated that the computer was reprogrammed and the crank shaft sensor was replaced however, the failure was not corrected the vehicle continued to stall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 137,488. . updated 02-20-13 *bf updated 02/21/2013 *js
Complaint filed: 2000-09-23
Components: TIRES
car was wobbling and pulling to the right. i took it to the chrysler dealer and they told me all four tires were separating. the tires were one year old and purchased at sears roebuck in citrus heights,ca. i took the car back and sears replaced the tires. i paid $134. more for an upgrade and got michelin weatherwise steel belted radials. i thought this should be reported incase there were other yokohama tires having trouble. thank you, lillian oneal. *ak( dot number: tire size: p20570t15y )
Complaint filed: 2004-04-30
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ignition switch failed after tires were installed. *ph the vehicle ignition switch failed prior to recall notice. the consumer submitted all invoices for reimbursement but was denied because the manufacturer claims that the part replaced was not the part covered by the recall or that the documentation provided did not substantiate the request. *nm
Complaint filed: 2004-12-25
Components: POWER TRAIN
i got a 95 mazda 626 in this feb, now it is 67,000 miles.last night, i had the o/d off light flashing on, and a crappy jerk during accelration. '!@ $%, it seems the tranny is going out. *ak *tr
Complaint filed: 1999-04-12
Components: STRUCTURE
center console replaced due to broken cup holder. mjs
Complaint filed: 1997-04-16
Components: STEERING
the power steering pump performs sluggishly.
Complaint filed: 2002-07-08
Components: SUSPENSION
lower control arms and sway bar links failed at less than 50,000 miles. this severely reduces steering capabilities and poses an imminent threat. volkswagen of america knows of this problem and has redesigned the arms in later model passats. however, they have not issued a safety recall.*ak
Complaint filed: 2007-12-05
Components: TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250 with cooper discover ht tires (tire size lt265/75/r16). the contact stated there were three failures with the tires. there was a tread separation, tire deflation and the third tired suffered a broken belt. the manufacturer offered her a check for less than the amount of the first tire. there were 12,000 miles on the tires at the time of failure. the failure mileage for the vehicle was 45,000 and current mileage was 65,000. the tire failures has caused damage to the right and left side of the bed of the vehicle along with the fender and wheels.
Complaint filed: 2000-07-31
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
fuel tank: over flow of the front gas tank recall. this vehicle has been repaired twice, and the problem still exists. dealer wants consumer to pay for a third fix. *ak
Complaint filed: 1998-12-07
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
while owner was driving the motorcycle, the foot peg broke off. please describe details. *ak
Complaint filed: 1995-05-08
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
vehicles abs braking system is not stopping car causing long and extended stopping distances.(ea94-028). tt
Complaint filed: 2000-08-07
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v-340) prior to recall notification, consumer requesting reimbursement. *mjs
Complaint filed: 2005-02-24
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i brought my 98 camry into toyota city in mamaroneck, ny on 11/6/03 because of blue smoke that was coming out of the tail pipe. seals were replaced but there was still leaking of oil. on 6/2/04 the camry has more repairs done with gaskets and seals replaced but still there was oil leaking . i brought the car back to have the leak checked and i am always told there is no leak. i have smoke coming into the car from the engine area and put a quart of oil in every week. *nm
Complaint filed: 2001-07-05
Components: POWER TRAIN
vehicle was parked in garage with engine running and driver's door open when it suddenly started going backward. door was bent back. consumer ran after vehicle, jumped in and shut off engine . emergency brake was not engaged. $1800.00 damage to vehicle. *ak *slc
Complaint filed: 2004-01-15
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
transmission went outand it shouldn't of car is only 3years old.
Complaint filed: 2005-07-26
Components: STEERING
i have a 1998 gmc yukon that has a problem with the steering box and i have cotacted gmc customer service about recall 97v142000 and they said they knew of no recall at all for 98 yukons and i know that it is by vin s but my vehical is having the same problems described in the recall on other yukons. i am loosing my steering!
Complaint filed: 2005-08-18
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
dt: contact stated while wife was driving a 1998 ford expedition a spark plug blew out from engine. the consumer states wife heard a loud noise coming from the engine and the vehicle kept running, but it lost power and was misfiring. a certified mechanic stated the number four spark blew out on the passenger side due to a defective cylinder head. and stated there is not enough thread on the block to hold the spark plug in. the consumer states this has never happened to his vehicle before. the vehicle has now been repaired by having metal jackets put into the cylinders and also had the cylinders rethreaded. the service dealer stated it would cost approximately $2,000 to repair the vehicle.
Complaint filed: 2003-06-12
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
engine check light will not go off, she has had it in the shop 3 times, and the mechanic can not seem to find out why. vehicle is still in the shop, and mechanic is not telling her the truth about the vehicle. vehicle is in auto land 170 route 22, springfield, nj 07081 973 476 2900.*ak
Complaint filed: 2003-09-09
Components: POWER TRAIN
every fourth day transmission started making a loud clanking noise, and it was hard to shift gear. gmc mechanic stated pcm valve malfunctioned. *ak
Complaint filed: 2003-05-09
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and then the vehicle lost power. *jb
Complaint filed: 2003-09-26
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i have a 1999 chrysler interpid with 82,000 miles. the vehicles has maintained. the timing belt broke while i was driving on the freeway at 70mph. i heard a terrible noise and immediately pulled off the freeway and called a towing company. the engine repair shop repaired the timing belt and also did major cleaning in the engine because of an excessive amount of black sludge. initially accusing me of never changing the oil. the shop had the car running again and did one last cold start checking fluid levels which were found to be normal. my car was then taken on a test drive first at freeway speeds and then through town and on the way back to the shop the vehicle died. no engine light came on prior to the engine dying. the car was towed back to the shop and the engine was found to be seized. i recieved an estimate from them at about $7,000. i wanted a 2nd opinion so i had the car towed to a dodge/chrysler dealership and they diagnosed the engine as being seized and i recieved an estimate of $7,700. i contacted the chrysler corporation and was immediately told there was nothing they could do to help me and that they hoped that i would give them another chance in the future to restore faith in their product. in researching for a rebuilt engine we were told by engine supply companies that this problem is very common in this car and that it was not recommened to put a rebuilt engine in the car because of the sludge buildup. two different places have told me that this is a common problem using pennzoil and told me never to use it again.
Complaint filed: 1998-01-30
Components: POWER TRAIN
the leak on the yoke of the transfer case allows enough of the gear lubricant in the transfer case to seep out that it will eventually have no lubricant and will seize.
Complaint filed: 1995-03-23
Components: VISIBILITY
windshield washer fluid bottle cracked, causing fluid to leak out. *aw
Complaint filed: 2001-06-11
Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
power steering went out (65 mph on curve hose came off, head gasket replaced, steering gear replaced, new rack was installed, replaced up-strem oxgen sensor, power steering leak, dealer could not find leak.
Complaint filed: 2006-01-17
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
dt*: the consumer stated there is an investigation pe05029 concerning the electronic control module. the vehicle displayed the same problems as indicated in the investigation, but was excluded from the special service campaign due to the vin. the vehicle stalled at highway speed, operated at a reduced speed, and ultimately stalled out. when this occurred, various warning lights on the dash panel illuminated. the engine did not restart and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the dealer replaced the electronic control module. *jb
Complaint filed: 1999-04-14
Components: SEAT BELTS
the lap belt unbuckles when pressure is applied such as hard braking where there is stress placed on the coupling. *mjs
Complaint filed: 1995-03-13
Components: POWER TRAIN
clutch grinds when shifting gears.
Complaint filed: 2003-05-28
Components: SEAT BELTS
child was able to release the seatbelt and got wrapped around the seatbelt so tight that the consumer had to cut the child out. *tt
Complaint filed: 1999-09-21
Components: SUSPENSION
when driving at about 25 mph there is heavy vibration within steering. consumer has to use both hands to keep control of the steering, or steering wheel will fall into consumer's hand without prior warning. *ak
Complaint filed: 2004-01-10
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
i drive an 2002 subaru impreaza wrx, this moring i went to start the car and i smelled a very stong gasoline odor in the cabin of my vehicle! i opened the hood of my car took a look around and saw a fumes rising by one of the fuel lines i smelt the area and smelled like gas.*ak
Complaint filed: 2006-04-28
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had just been parked with the brake pedal depressed and the vehicle accelerated forward. the vehicle went over a curb, hit a tree, and stopped after hitting two other vehicles. a police report was taken at the scene. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, but they were unable to determine the cause of the problem. the vehicle had accelerating problems while driving at various speeds prior to this incident. updated 05/30/06. *ak
Complaint filed: 1995-02-21
Components: POWER TRAIN
grinding noise when putting vehicle in reverse gear.
Complaint filed: 2000-08-04
Components: TIRES
on may 9, 1998 my husband and i purchased a used 1995 ford explorer from hooks ford in granbury. at the time of purchase my husband commented on one of the tires. the salesman assured us he would have the service dept. check the tires. after merely "rotating" the tires, they declared it safe. three days later, may 12, 1998 while driving home to austin, the rear driver's side tire blew out and caused the vehicle to flip over and roll 5 1/2 times. a four year-old child was thrown through a window and survived. a second child restrained in a car seat was physically unharmed. the driver, myself, remained in the vehicle as it rolled but my seat belt failed and i sustained a compression fracture of my neck, laceration of my head and ear, and went into a coma. we reported the incident to the dealership and to ford and never heard back from either. we consulted an attorney and because we no longer "had" the vehicle in hand, he couldn't prove anything. my husband was following the explorer in a u-haul and watched the entire incident. this accident changed my life, as i sustained permenant injuries. our family was devistated. if there is every a class action suit or anything we could do to prevent another family from enduring what we went through. please let us know! we do have pictures from the accident and proof i was wearing my seat belt, which failed. we do have a photo of the tire that blew, causing the wreck.*ak
Complaint filed: 2009-11-16
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 1998 audi a4. while driving 45 mph the engine stalled without any prior warnings. the vehicle was towed to her place of residence. a mechanic stated that the timing chain had fractured which caused the engine to stall. she contacted the manufacturer in reference to a class action lawsuit regarding timing chain failure. a representative stated that because the vehicle exceeded 70,000 miles she was ineligible for a free remedy. however she noted that the owners manual stated that the timing chain should be replaced at 90,000. she was in the process of having the engine rebuilt by a independent technician. the failure and current mileages were 74,000.
Complaint filed: 2002-06-02
Components: STEERING
consumer states that the tie rods broke off while the consumer was doing 70 mph and then when the consumer was doing 25 mph. contacted dealer
Complaint filed: 2007-08-23
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1995 mercedes s420 engine wiring harness-insulation and wire disintergration causing engine to stall and false indicators and overheating sudden loss of power and stalling while driving. *tr
Complaint filed: 1998-03-17
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
excessive engine vibration.
Complaint filed: 1995-09-23
Components: SEAT BELTS
ea95-021 the driver side seat belt buckle will not lock . tt
Complaint filed: 2007-08-17
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 1996 bmw 328i. he stated that the horn did not work and noticed that the wires were cut in the steering column and under the hood. he stated that he purchased the clockspring, but it was not compatible with the steering wheel. the current mileage was 97,120 and the approximate failure mileage was 96720.
Complaint filed: 2005-10-24
Components: POWER TRAIN
2003 hyundai tiburon gt v6 2.7 liter purchased used with approx. 40,000 miles on it. purchased extended warranty from dealership. 2 1/2 weeks later the clutch went out. towed back to dealership. told that clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel needed to be replaced $1900 not covered under warranty. told that was due to driving habits. found out through researching looking for replacement parts that there is a tsb 04-40-005 related to this problem with a "cause code" of "deformed". our car falls under all the conditions on this bulletin, however, the dealership will still not repair the car. called hyundai motor america who told me that they were aware of the problem; however, had not decided to do a recall or to offset any costs of repairing these problems at this time. there were "looking into" the problem. found many other complaints of other consumers who have had this identical problem with this identical vehicle. *jb
Complaint filed: 2001-08-18
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
coolant leaked into cylinders causing engine to lock up. service bulletin 010601007. *ak
Complaint filed: 2004-03-31
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while driving at highway speed vehicle's acceleration decreased. the gas indicator went from 18.1 to 14.5 gallons. *ak
Complaint filed: 2007-04-18
Components: TIRES
cable holding spare tire breaks and spare falls to the roadway. *ak
Complaint filed: 2011-11-11
Components: VISIBILITY
description: the inside rear view mirror in my 2002 nissan quest is an electro chromic self-dimming mirror that has no manual backup. the mirror contains a fluid which has recently accumulated on the bottom 3/4 of the mirror surface causing the self-dimming mirror to fail to provide dimming against rear approaching headlights on the top 1/4th. additionally, the bottom 3/4ths is so dark it is almost impossible to see vehicles approaching unless their lights are on. a person standing behind the vehicle could not be seen at dusk. there are many documented cases of these mirrors failing in various makes and models as a result usually from the internal fluid leaking. this mirror was made by magna donnelly. replacement mirrors are approximately $350 from the dealership. *tr
Complaint filed: 2009-11-07
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
i have a 2002 trailblazer with a gas leak coming from the top of the tank and for 3 days now it has had a smell of gas. *tr