vic35get/nhtsa_complaints_dataset huggingface dataset:
Complaint filed: 2018-08-22
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. while driving 35 mph, the brake pedal seized halfway down when it was depressed. as a result, the contact swerved onto the sidewalk and stopped 30 yards in a parking lot. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric computer braking module did not allow the brakes to stop completely; therefore, the computer reacted as if the vehicle were traveling on ice. the dealer (moritz kia hurst, 110 ne loop 820, hurst, tx 76053, (817) 591-7063) stated that there was no recall for the failure. the manufacturer stated that they would have the dealer inspect the vehicle for free. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,800.
Complaint filed: 2014-11-09
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
brake lines just went, luckily they did when i first started truck up, they were rusted out. as i have come to learn, there has been many cases of this problem, i know of many cars and trucks that are 20 years old that haven't had rusted brake lines. i feel there should be something done about this, before it creates a major problem. it also cost 1000 dollars to repair lines, which i think is way to much. *tr
Complaint filed: 2017-07-17
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the clicker stopped working so we bought a new battery for it. the truck started ran just fine. shut the truck off and tried starting it again and nothing. now its like the security system isn't reading the driver door. so the more we try we are finding that this truck must of been redone sometime. the key doesn't unlock the door. you must use the clicker.
Complaint filed: 2014-07-20
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
i have had two incidents of brake calipers failure. under 50k i had a front driver side caliper fail. then again at 99k the rear passenger side caliper failure. toyota has a major issue with their brake caliper design on 4-runners. toyota should extend their warranty, i always bought toyota's, but never again after this last incident. toyota does not build cars like they use to. *tr
Complaint filed: 2015-02-13
Components: POWER TRAIN
transmission slipping, jerking forward and failing to shift gears. *tr
Complaint filed: 2016-04-20
Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. while driving at an unknown speed, black smoke emitted from the rear of the vehicle without warning. in addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes, calipers, and rotors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hub bearing, wheel hub, axle shaft assembly, and driveshaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. lastly, the front driver side headlight failed to operate. the head lamp was replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 201,281. updated 06/29/16*lj *tr
Complaint filed: 2014-04-03
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the ignition switch began having a "passlock" problem. essentially, on a more regular frequency, the car would not start because it thought it was being stolen. a reset procedure took 15 minutes plus. fixing the problem required that i replace the ignition switch. i argued that gm should fix this problem at their expense since it was prevalent on many gm models and model years (i also had to have this same issue fixed on a 2004 saturn ion). in addition, i listed several situations where this could be a safety issue (car stopped on railroad tracks and could not get it started, could not start car in parking lot when faced with a burglary, having to get help from strangers, etc.) gm would not help with the issue and the total cost was born by me. the above shows that gm ignition switches have not only had the issue related to too many keys on a key chain / bumps that moved it out of the run position. customers paid many millions of dollars to fix this passlock / ignition switch problem in order to be able to continue to safely operate their vehicles. i feel that this "passlock" related ignition switch issue should be looked into along with the current ignition switch recall. *tr
Complaint filed: 2018-06-25
Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the frame in back is rusting through. the back cross member at the rear bumper is rusted bad. it rattles all the time.back sway bars are rusted bad.
Complaint filed: 2014-12-28
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
i was driving hwy 19w toward burnsville, n.c. a car pulled out in front of me, i applied the brakes, and they were extremely soft. i ran off the road and finally came to a stop. i was within 1/4 mile of a garage and i slowly drove the truck to it. the mechanic replaced the rear brake lines and advised that i have them all replaced as they had all rusted out. the fuel lines rusted in two in 2013. the cab started rusting in 2008, and now has holes from front to back including bumpers from rust. the cab mounts have also rusted. *tr
Complaint filed: 2016-03-28
Components: AIR BAGS
tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the driver side air bag deployed inadvertently. as a result, the contact sustained burns and contusions on her arms which required medical attention. an incident report was filed. in addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v673000 (air bags). the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000.
Complaint filed: 2015-03-06
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
when starting up truck i hear a clicking sound then it goes away. happens all the time. *tr
Complaint filed: 2015-04-28
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
this car is now 12 years old with two active recalls involving srs and airbag system. toyota keeps modifying recall in what appears to be a scheme to reset their "reasonable" time clock. it is apparent that there are enough of the replacement systems to install in new cars, yet there is a continuous delay in repairing the older autos now on the road. attrition is not a fix, and the value of my car is down with the current remedy of "do not allow anyone to use front passenger seat", and my safety is being compromised. by any sensible scale, toyota's "reasonable time" to remedy this situation has long passed. modifying the recall should not relieve manufacturers of their responsibility. *tr
Complaint filed: 2017-04-01
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
abs system continuosly goes out.
Complaint filed: 2014-09-23
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. when the key was turned in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Complaint filed: 2022-02-25
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
abs/traction control wheel speed sensors corroded, causing the abs to activate at low speeds and making it impossible to stop the car. this is the same issue as has been reported for other vin numbers of the same vehicle; see safety recall 05068 front wheel speed sensor corrosion, https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2005/rcrit-05v379-8709.pdf. however, that recall was limited to vehicles registered in the "rust belt" states; it appears that as this vintage of vehicle has aged, vehicles outside the rust belt now are experiencing the same problem, suggesting that the recall should be broadened.
Complaint filed: 2020-10-10
Components: TIRES,WHEELS
metzeler me880 marathon tire size 280/35/18 has separations on the sidewalls on both sides of the tire all the way around. tire was made in germany with stamped 1717 code. no accident or injury as i have just noticed it due to another tire with same separations in a different size.
Complaint filed: 2014-04-09
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving to the gas station to get some gas the car died. after a two minute wait, we restarted the car with no problem. this did happen one other time two weeks before and it shut off approaching an intersection. there was plenty of fuel in the system. again, waited a minute and it restarted. i purchased this vehicle for my granddaughter as a gift on january 2014 from al serra north chevrolet used car lot. they offered safety inspection along with test drive. i just took it back to al serra chevrolet for a 90 day complimentary safety check with all fluids topped off. they said all was fine. i can bet the electronics was not even checked. i am afraid that my granddaughter is driving a very unsafe vehicle. the vehicle could stop in the middle of an intersection and with catastrophic effects. request immediate action. *tr
Complaint filed: 2014-11-21
Components: STRUCTURE
my dashboard is cracking and falling apart in on itself i have tried blowing but it continues to crack apart and it is falling in on the dash afraid if its ever in an accident classic will fly everywhere and cut or kill someone. it started doing this in two thousand and ten after i moved to florida. and the paint on the vehicle hood quarter panels front and upper doors and around the lower doors is fading away. *tr
Complaint filed: 2014-03-16
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
vehicle randomly self-locks while in park with car turned off, without any indication. this has happened with my keys inside the vehicle on the seat while putting groceries in the back at the store and at home. it happens all the time now, and its scary, because i have a young child who i strap into the car seat and then walk around to the drivers side, usually after putting my purse and keys down on seat up front. if car self locks, kids could be trapped inside. research on line shows this is a problem with other toyotas, possibly having something to do with a security system harness glitch or door lock actuator? *tr
Complaint filed: 2014-12-18
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac escalade ext. the contact stated that the instrument panel failed intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Complaint filed: 2014-08-21
Components: STRUCTURE
dashboard has been deteriorating for several years. contacted dealer and lexus headquarters and was told they did not have to do anything as car was no longer under warranty. i expect better from a so-called luxury vehicle. my daughter's 1998 acura's dashboard is still pristine. not only does the melting material leave black marks on anything it touches, but i am concerned about toxicity. *tr
Complaint filed: 2016-04-11
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
anti-locking brakes coming on when stopping. no regular brakes 100 feet pass stop on highway and once turning while parking space,hit a fence in front of me when brakes failed.
Complaint filed: 2019-07-08
Components: STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. while the vehicle's oil was being changed by an independent mechanic, the contact was notified that the front sway bar bracket was rotted out. the vehicle was taken to ira toyota of tewksbury (located at 468 main st, tewksbury, ma 01876, (978) 863-9009) where it was diagnosed that the entire frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 219,000.
Complaint filed: 2021-09-10
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
gm3 body module failure interior lights dont function, alarm whipers sprayers locks doors dont funtion
Complaint filed: 2016-08-01
Components: STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owned a 2004 ford freestar. while driving approximately 20 mph, the third row seat area rusted through to the trunk area near the spare tire. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. .updated 09/19/16 *bf the consumer stated dealer said that the vehicle is beyond repair. *tr
Complaint filed: 2014-04-17
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that upon initial start-up, the instrument panel failed and would not illuminate. the failure was recurring. the contact would turn the engine off and once restarted, the failure would sporadically reset. additionally, the vehicle stalled more than five times without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed by an authorized dealer. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 99v117000 (instrument panel screws) but had experienced the failure multiple times. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Complaint filed: 2014-09-29
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the contact stated that when she attempted to start the ignition, an abnormal noise emitted from the ignition switch. the failure occurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the parts were not available for the repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was unavailable.
Complaint filed: 2021-02-05
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
while traveling at freeway speed a scraping noise was heard followed by the rear passenger wheel locking up. tire and rim were ground down, while i brought the vehicle to a stop. mechanics notes: "ebrake came apart passenger rear and locked brake up, causing backing plate to rip apart from ebrake mounting. ebrake adjuster bracket damaged as well. the bracket adjusts the brake shoes and holds the brake cable in place. the part is not available from any vendor and has been discontinued by the dealer. consequently new ebrake shoes and hardware can not be installed." of course a part can fail on a now 17 year old vehicle, but it seems that the routine failure mode and effect analysis overlooked this part. a less able driver might have lost control of the vehicle and crashed. as far as i know, the emergency brake has never been used in the 17 year life of this car.
Complaint filed: 2018-09-15
Components: STRUCTURE
disintegration of dashboard plastics. this is a known problem for dodge trucks in this timeframe. if this vehicle were to be in an accident sufficient to deploy the airbags, sharp plastic shards would be propelled everywhere, including the face and eyes.
Complaint filed: 2014-05-06
Components: SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while performing maintenance on the vehicle, he noticed that the coil spring bracket on both sides was excessively corroded. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 240,000.
Complaint filed: 2019-07-15
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my crank position sensor and cam position sensors keep failing causing the car to kill while driving and making it very hard to start.
Complaint filed: 2014-04-01
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle shut off while driving , this has occurred twice, able to direct vehicle to side of the road safely. at time had multiple keys and items hanging from keychain. now drive with just key alone in ignition has not occurred since. *tr
Complaint filed: 2014-01-02
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
upon backing up to leave a parking lot, it was immediately apparent there was a loss of brake pedal, i.e. the brake pedal went to the floor. there was enough brake left to come to a stop and to drive to the nearest repair shop, but definitely not safe to continue driving beyond that. there was no indication prior that the brakes were failing. after inspection the repair shop estimated that at least 3 of the brake lines rusted through. *tr
Complaint filed: 2020-11-23
Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
yes i was driving my toyota tacoma on the highway doing 55mph when the driver side lower ball joint broke. this caused my shut to snap in half also caused the control arm to break. wouldn't have been so bad had the truck not been so rusty. now facing issues with the fuel system being covered in rust. and the leaf springs are on the verge of breaking off the frame due to rust. the person i purchased the truck from said he had never received any kind of notice of the rust recall. seems kinda funny to me only 25% of the owners of toyotas were notified to do something about the rust issue. thank god im still alive. he is the only thing that saved me. i will dig out all of my receipts and ulad them very soon.
Complaint filed: 2015-12-20
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
when driving @ various speeds in motion on major and minor roads it will just cut off and can be restarted . i took it too honda dealership and they said that my vin wasn't in the recall . the rep told me that it did happen to other civics (ignitions in the same model year ) but not mine . i told him if it is doing the same thing as the recall and my civic is within the recall dates . this is a safety issue and quite possible the recall should be broadened . this
Complaint filed: 2014-07-24
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicle lost power as unknown warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was placed into park and turned off. the vehicle was restarted three minutes later and resumed normal operations. the failure occurred on ten different occasions. the manufacturer was contacted and did not provide a remedy. a local mechanic diagnosis on the vehicle was that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be repaired. there were no repairs completed on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 191,000 and the current mileage was 194,000.
Complaint filed: 2014-10-27
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the brake lights illuminated when the brake pedal was not depressed. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.
Complaint filed: 2014-01-23
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
on cold mornings less than 10 degrees a strong fuel smell enters the vehicle. this issue was subject to recall on 2002 and 2003 model cars yet 2004 models also experience this problem. this is a wide ranging problem that effects many cars all the up to the 2007 model year of the subaru impreza. this problem has been well documented since 2002 on the largest subaru impreza web forum. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131755. it's about time subaru fixes this problem. *tr
Complaint filed: 2016-12-26
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2003 ford taurus accelerated unexpectedly when pulling into a parking spit. the car accelerated so fast rhe the passenger side front tire lifted off the ground and left a tire track on the building that the car crashed into. during the unexpected acceleration the car veered right and steering could not be controlled. the air bags did not deploy.
Complaint filed: 2016-03-30
Components: STRUCTURE
the power windows repeatedly break-won't operate. the front passenger side window motor/regulator has broken down twice. in addition, two other window operators have failed. the culprit: a white plastic half wheel that the cable goes around that operates the window. jeep charges $500 plus to repair each time! operating the vehicle has nothing to do with the window. it can be stationary and when you go to operate the window, it stops functioning. please note: i purchased the vehicle new, i don't have children, and there are only 111,000 miles on the vehicle. the first window stop operating in 2010, and fourth one in 2016.
Complaint filed: 2017-05-21
Components: ENGINE
exhaust and manifold cover bolts are too weak and the heads break off. i had to replace all of them with racing bolts. much better now.
Complaint filed: 2015-08-20
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
all brake lines are rusted through causing a brake failure
Complaint filed: 2014-06-01
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
dashboard indicated failure of anti-lock braking system. code reader reports c1185 and cannot be cleared. abs system completely inoperative. repairs would require replacement of anti lock brake controller/computer. *tr
Complaint filed: 2015-04-02
Components: STEERING
steering got sticky in a middle of a 90 degree turn nearly resulting in a crash as power steering motor failed temporarily. we understand this is a common problem for this particular bmw vehicle, especially on hot days. today it was around 85 degrees f. we have owned the car for 5 months and this is the first time this problem occurred, likely because this is the hottest day since the day we bought it in september of last year. we understand that bmw has received almost 50,000 complaints related to this issue and we also understand that nhtsa has seen it fit to close their investigation. we are baffled by this decision as steering problems can be fatal and obviously the defect lies in the manufacturing process and should be corrected by bmw before fatalities start to occur. *tr
Complaint filed: 2016-10-06
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
while towing a heavy trailer at 30 mph, i attempted to stop at a red light. with no brake warning light, the brake pedal went to the floor and i had no braking whatever. i stomped on the emergency brake and nothing happened. i was able to take a hard right turn to avoid a collision and coasted to a stop. looking down, there was a trail of brake fluid leading to a large puddle under the driver's door. looking under the truck revealed that incredibly rusted brakes lines had burst, draining the entire contents of the fluid reservoir. closer inspection showed that every foot of brake line under the truck was in similar condition! after towing it home, i discover why the e-brake failed; the cable was rusted solid. i had to order a complete brake line kit and spent the entire weekend replacing them. it was then that i found out that thousands of owners have been fighting gm to make good on this defect. we narrowly escaped a serious accident and spent a considerable amount of time and money, besides having to borrow a vehicle to get to work for a week.
Complaint filed: 2017-12-04
Components: AIR BAGS
'takata recall' the airbag is not working which make it always display on my dashboard when am driving.
Complaint filed: 2015-11-30
Components: ENGINE
my v-10 ejected a spark plug.
Complaint filed: 2018-05-25
Components: AIR BAGS
takata recall local ford dealer (penske ford, la mesa, ca) refused to order new air bags. just said "call back in a few weeks" called ford customer relationship center and they tried to call dealer but just got sent to dealer's voice mail.
Complaint filed: 2022-08-23
Components: STRUCTURE
door lock/unlock mechanism has failed. unable to unlock and open door from outside or inside. this defect causes the door to stay locked and unable to open. this can trap people inside of the car if they are unable to crawl out a window or exit from another door. there are many reports of this on kia forums and general google search. there was no warning that this part was wearing out until it became impossible to open the door.
Complaint filed: 2014-12-27
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
abs light turned on again and goes off when vehicle is turned off. light indicated that abs is failed, brakes become poor under this condition. brakes do not stop windstar well when light comes on all the time. *tr
Complaint filed: 2015-12-11
Components: STRUCTURE
there is a large hole in the passenger side floor board, completely rusted through to the interior carpet.
Complaint filed: 2014-10-03
Components: STRUCTURE
dashboard has completely fragmented apart. it has been taped to prevent pieces of hard plastic from dropping into electrical components. should an accident occur, serious injury will result from dashboard breaking into many sharp shards. *tr
Complaint filed: 2016-01-11
Components: AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags). a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries of a fractured sternum, fractured ribs, and abrasions to the legs, which required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. updated 03/10/16*lj updated 03/16/16*jb
Complaint filed: 2014-08-07
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003 hyundai santa fe. consumer writes in regards to electrical problems and engine compartment fire. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the engine began to overheat. *jb
Complaint filed: 2015-09-23
Components: TIRES,EQUIPMENT
excessive front brake replacement, loss of braking ability almost hit two people, does not stop right away when brakes are pressed. tge vehicle started to roll on its own and hit my neighbors property after veing parked for days.these are major safety issues that need to be looked at. i can not afford a different vehicle right now so i'm stuck. i'm afraid everyday i drive the vehicle that my kids and i will crash due to these serious issues. i took vehicle to mechanic multiple times and they can not figure out what the problem is either. as i'm reading i see it very well may be a manufacturing defect which then becomes a liability to the manufacturer if we are harmed due to these braking issues.
Complaint filed: 2014-01-14
Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
the engine cradle cross member of my vehicle has rotted to the point that the car is unsafe to drive. there is a service note for a small window of pacificas included on a warranty for the same problem, but only for the cars built within a certain date. chrysler is aware of the problem, but will do nothing to correct it. the cradle incorporates the engine mounts, lower control arms, and steering. if it is not replaced, and breaks while driving, there will be a complete loss of control of the vehicle. i know that my vehicle is not the only one with such a serious issue. *tr
Complaint filed: 2015-10-15
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 65 mph, the horn failed to sound when engaged. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the horn assembly and horn switch were both replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 146,089.
Complaint filed: 2017-09-14
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon. while driving at an unknown speed on the highway, the contact depressed the brake pedal with excessive force in order to avoid another vehicle. the contact noticed that some of the brake functionality was lost. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a piston was defective and needed to be replaced. three months later, while trying to shift gears, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound. the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake lines were defective and needed to be replaced. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
Complaint filed: 2014-03-25
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
all gauges are non-responsive. there is no way to indicate how fast you're going, if you have fuel, what the rpm is, what the mileage is on the vehicle, or if the vehicle is too hot or too cold. there are hundreds of complaints in customer review websites that i have read after my vehicle's problem started. i believe this is a safety issue and that nissan should be responsible for what appears to be faulty components in the instrument gauge cluster. this problem also prevents owners to register/pass inspection/drive their vehicle with state inspection laws. *tr
Complaint filed: 2015-01-01
Components: STRUCTURE
like many others on this complaint website, my dashboard suddenly cracked around the airbag on the passenger side. there was no impact or accident related to the spontaneous breakdown of the dashboard. on a car as nice as the acura, i'm surprised they have not issued a recall, given how many complaints have been filed. i am thinking about a new car, and would think twice about another acura now. *js
Complaint filed: 2015-02-23
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns 1999 oldsmobile alero. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the replacement keys failed to operate when entered into the ignition key cylinder. the remedy was insufficient and the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Complaint filed: 2015-03-13
Components: STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the front passenger and driver side floorboards were corroded and deteriorated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 137,500.
Complaint filed: 2017-01-17
Components: AIR BAGS
first, when i started typing in this field, the page reset and i had to re-enter the vin. so, please fix your webpage, so that it does not clear unless a submit button is deliberately pressed. the airbag malfunction light on my honda accord comes on, at the start of some engine runs, before the vehicle is set in motion, and stays on for the duration of the run. at other times, when the light does not come on at the onset of a run, it comes on when the seatbelt is unbuckled, and remains on for the remainder of the run. though i would rather that the airbag system be permanently disarmed, i am concerned that the light will come on during the annual safety inspection and cause my vehicle to fail the inspection. *tr
Complaint filed: 2019-04-14
Components: STEERING
when making a turn at slow speeds there is violent back and forth uncontrollable movement in the steering wheel. you have to bring the vehicle to a stop. the problem is your in the middle of a turn or intersection.very dangerous,there are no warnings when this occurs.
Complaint filed: 2016-01-21
Components: AIR BAGS
car in motion @45 miles an hour at 8am 12/29/14. driver lost consciousness due to medical event, which resulted in auto running off road after hitting curb and sidewalk, then hitting a roadside fence at an estimated 45 mph. the car then rolled and landed on roof. driver was seat-belted. none of the airbags deployed during the collision. driver suffered trauma to head and other injuries. car was rated by insurer as completely totaled.
Complaint filed: 2014-05-20
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
the brake lines have rotted causing brake to travel to the floor and barely stop. this is the 2nd time my brake line has failed. *tr
Complaint filed: 2019-07-22
Components: AIR BAGS
upon starting vehicle all warning test lights such as airbag,oil pressure etc. come on as normal,but often the red "airbag" light stays on indefinitely or goes off then bells and "airbag" red light reappear and stay on 5 to 10,seconds then go off every few minutes for several seconds. this seems to occur when i am in 1000 to 1500, low rooms like when i'm slowing to make a stop.yesterday, the airbag light stayed on the entire 20 minute trip. i took car in for repair on my own $ but problem returned. problem has occurred at all,highway and street speeds but mostly with deceleration turning the airbag off. very dangerous. why haven't you put the pt cruiser on the airbag recall list? i bought the car new in 2002 and am,the sole owner.
Complaint filed: 2015-07-13
Components: STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the entire frame was rusted and would be difficult to repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under a manufacturer recall in 2011 where the dealer sprayed the frame, but failed to prevent it from rusting. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was the recall number was unknown. 314,000.
Complaint filed: 2016-01-05
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
transmission is slipping and does not shift correctly. timing chain broke while driving and almost caused an accident. had to have the car towed. tensioner arm broke while driving shredding the belt. had to have the car towed.
Complaint filed: 2014-06-17
Components: STRUCTURE
the dash, where it meets the windshield, has curled up and detached from the defroster vent on the driver side. the plastic defroster vent is also crumbling from being exposed to the sun. i can't believe how cheap of materials was used for this. *tr
Complaint filed: 2014-08-31
Components: AIR BAGS
air bag warning light is on continuously indicating a malfunction. *tr
Complaint filed: 2015-07-07
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford e-250. while driving at approximately 55 mph, the fan switch that controls the fan speed melted and burned. the contact coasted to the side of the road, pulled the cover for the dashboard, and removed the wires that were connected to the switch. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the burned wires switch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 236,092.
Complaint filed: 2015-07-05
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
abs failure, reading code c1185 and many other c codes referencing circuit failures at each wheel.
Complaint filed: 2014-01-02
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
brake pedal went to the floor and car would not stop. had to use the parking break and run into the curb to stop. found there was no fluid so filled the master cylinder and pumped brakes. fluid was running out of the line just under the driver's door. i inspected all the brake lines and found them severely corroded and will now replace them all. the last time i had to change a steel brake line was on a 1952 buick, but that was in 1984, when the car was 32 years old. there should be either a recall or at least a notice from chevrolet that this could happen. i could have easily wrecked my truck and/or killed a pedestrian. *tr
Complaint filed: 2017-02-18
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
takata recall i have recall letter from ford january 2016 vhtsa recall 15v-861. ford sent me to dealer in early 2016 and dealer said parts not available. ford sent me to dealer in may 2016 parts not available. called ford in december 2016 said part will be in early 2017. still waiting.
Complaint filed: 2014-05-30
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
abs light and brake light comes on and interior lights flash and all gauges going crazy and run all the time causing my battery to die everyday. its a new battery and now its drained. *tr
Complaint filed: 2019-12-10
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
the ebcm does not work i've tried to have it repaired 3 times now told unrepairable gm no longer makes the part with so many vette owners having this problem you would wonder why there isn't something being done cause now we are driving vehicle not the way it was intended spoke to gm many times pretty told discontinued sorry too bad your on your own
Complaint filed: 2019-10-03
Components: AIR BAGS
air bag light is on and won't go off
Complaint filed: 2014-07-03
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
the "abs" and "brake" lights come on. sometimes seem to be triggered by a bump. worse in warm weather or wet conditions. *tr
Complaint filed: 2015-05-27
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. after restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. the failure recurred on a separate occasion. the vehicle was serviced six months ago under nhtsa campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system) however, the remedy failed to correct the failure. the vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.
Complaint filed: 2015-10-19
Components: AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v77000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.
Complaint filed: 2016-01-18
Components: AIR BAGS
takata recall - i received a recall notice approximately a year ago and have called my dealer and toyota. they inform me that parts are not available. the airbag light has come on and off several times, but hasn't stayed on. i am concerned about driving the vehicle and having an accident and/or injury due to this problem. i was driving the vehicle on the interstate at the time. this recall concerns the supplemental restraint system electronic control module.
Complaint filed: 2016-05-15
Components: STEERING
i purchased the car used on april 2, 2016 and noticed the condition on the first warm day (75f or higher) on or around may2, 2016. the car exhibits sticky steering during warm weather. this condition makes the steering feel as though something is sticking while driving at all speeds but is more noticeable at highway speeds. it makes it hard to go straight down the road because the steering feels "notchy".
Complaint filed: 2014-08-04
Components: VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. the contact stated that after opening the rear glass lift gate window, the two plastic hinges attached to the window fractured causing the window to fall and separate from the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 141,500.
Complaint filed: 2014-04-09
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
on may 12, 2012 i tried to start my car and it wouldn't turn over. i had it towed to the local mechanic and he replaced the ignition module (part number lx386) on my 1999 saturn sc2. then on december 5, 2013, i was driving on the grand central parkway in nyc and my car died. luckily i was able to safely make my way over to the side of the busy parkway. i was towed to my mechanic and once again i had to pay to replace the ignition module. i'm wondering why my car isn't on the recall list for the gm ignition switch as i have now had to replace this part twice in the past 2 years and i'm very worried that i currently have a faulty ignition switch in my car which could lead to a dangerous crash where my airbags won't deploy. *tr
Complaint filed: 2015-07-26
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
every time the speed of the car reached 33 mph, the vehicle skid control light would start flashing with a continuous beeping sound. when i continued to drive it and took a turn, the car braked and the steering wheel was not responsive. a very dangerous feeling on the windy roads i live on.
Complaint filed: 2016-04-12
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
sbc pump went out in the middle of the night, on a lonely, dark two lane road without any notice that there was a brake issue, approximately 200+ miles from my home. message indicator in car started beeping and an emergency message displayed stating brake malfunction, stop vehicle. car hardly any brake power and could not be driven over 35 mph. pulled over and now car would not come out of park. had to wait 3 hours for a tow truck! luckily i did not have my family with me of which includes small children!
Complaint filed: 2014-08-29
Components: AIR BAGS
received a recall notice on vehicle airbag module. brought vehicle to a gm dealership to do the work, work was performed to place a radio harness on the module. suddenly the airbag light came on and has stayed on intermittently since this repair. brought car back to dealership, they proceeded to tell us that it had nothing to do with the recall and that the module was bad. this is not accurate as we had replaced the module. the will not repair the problem without charging us hefty diagnostic fees. there were no issues with the airbag system prior to this recall work. repeated requests for assistance from gm have not been answered. *tr
Complaint filed: 2015-01-05
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
i was traveling approximately 40 mph on a 4 lane street. as i approached a stop light, the light changed from green to red. i applied the brakes and they did not work. i drove right through the intersection and avoided a collision with 2 other vehicles. i was going downhill and picking up speed as i approached the next intersection. the light changed to red and by this time i was going approximately 50 mph. as 2 cars went across in front of me from opposite directions, i was somehow able to drive between them. i was eventually able to shift into neutral and drove approximately 1/2 mile until i was able to turn off of the main road and into a parking lot. i ended up having to drive around the parking lot until i was able to stop. my 15 year old son and i were extremely shaken and very fortunate to have avoided an accident and serious injury or death. we had the vehicle towed and we were told that all of the brakes lines were completely corroded and there was nothing left of them. after a $160 towing bill and a $1,180 repair bill, we have discovered that this is a recurring problem with the 2001 gmc yukon. the dealership had 2 similar vehicles in their shop that day that had the same problem general motors needs to step up and admit that they made a huge mistake with these brake lines. this could have had a different outcome. my son and i could have been killed and/or another innocent person could have also been killed. my son says he will never ride in this vehicle again. please do something about this situation before somebody dies, as a result of these cheap steel brake lines that corrode, especially in states that use salt on their roads during the winter months. *tr
Complaint filed: 2015-02-24
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu classic. the contact stated that the key failed to release out of the accessory mode into the off position. in addition, the key remained in the ignition cylinder and the battery was disconnected until the vehicle was driven. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition cylinder was replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 162,808.
Complaint filed: 2015-07-06
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
while driving down an on ramp i began to apply the brakes to slow down, the brake pedal sunk to the floor and i had no braking capability and the brake warning appeared on the dash. i pumped the brake again and still had no braking capability, i was able to coast to a stop along the side of the road. upon inspection of the brake lines, there was a major leak on the rear driver side, and a smaller leak from on the front passenger side.
Complaint filed: 2015-01-13
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel and the brake pedal became stiff. the vehicle stalled and was able to restart. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 149,000.
Complaint filed: 2020-08-25
Components: SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the pinion nut was loose and caused the rear tires to lock up. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the vin. the failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
Complaint filed: 2015-05-16
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
abs warning light comes on intermittently
Complaint filed: 2016-05-18
Components: AIR BAGS
tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. .updated 07/05/16 *bf updated 07/14/16.*jb
Complaint filed: 2015-01-25
Components: POWER TRAIN
my wife, kids and mother in law were driving north in miami heading to fort lauderdale the truck made a loud whining noise and then suddenly the rear wheels locked up and there was a huge bang and smoke rose from the rear of the truck. the aluminum driveshaft was split in 2 and there was oil all over the underside of the truck and on the ground. the truck would not roll at all and a flat bed needed to be used to bring the truck back to potamkin planet dodge. the mechanic that did the tear down on the rear axel said he initially thought it could be rebuilt but i was contacted later and i was told that it was so frozen they couldn't free up the gears, i had to buy a new axel. the rebuilt replacement axel cost me $4334.01. the reason i'm now sending this in is because i just saw the recall notice that went out for the 2004 and up trucks and when i read the descriptions from the people that had submitted all of the complaints i realized how similar everyone's story was and that my situation may not have been just dumb luck due to a simple mechanical failure. the mechanics that worked on my truck were not surprised at all and made it seem like this is a pretty common failure on these trucks and i didn't even think at the time that it may have been a manufacturing or assembly defect. if my 2003 dodge ram 1500 axel had the same lot number or series serial number or came from the same factory then this recall should be expanded further back to cover all impacted parties. i owned the truck since it was brand new and it was not used as a work truck or any tough duty truck, it was our daily driving truck and i still own it today. i take care of my vehicles and people don't believe the truck is 12 years old when i tell them. *tr
Complaint filed: 2014-10-04
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i took my saturn in for repair because i was having trouble with the ignition and starting my car. the dealer said that the ignition cylinder binding and column was loose. they replaced the cylinder and code cylinder and secured the steering wheel column. now the same ignition problem is back but even worse. it takes a series of shakes of my key and moving the steering wheel to even start the car! i hope that i won't get stranded somewhere when this car won't start!!! *tr