This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
After purchasing car, consumer complained that brake and gas pedal felt abnormal, was advised by dealership that it was just a matter of growing accustomed to the new vehicle, brake light appeared lit and stayed lit during entire ride home, when consumer went to register car, it failed inspection due to head light being burned out and leaking on right rear brake as a result of leaking axle, and was adv that brake light light staying lit could be a safety hazard, consumer was adv that rear brake shoes, machine the rear brake drums and replacement of axle seal was needed, after picking up vehicle from dealership, and got in car to drive off was unable to brake, consumer nearly ran stop sign, and after testing with mechanic he agreed brakes were unsafe and took vehicle back for brake adjustment.
When putting on brakes vehicle will just slide unless driver presses brake pedal to the floor. Also, vehicle vibrates in the back. Dealer replaced axle, but problem still exists. At times, when stopping consumer has almost rear ended other vehicles because car won't stop.
- Dallas, TX, USA
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- Mc Lean, VA, USA