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.
While driving 15 mph lost steering. Dealer replaced tensioner belt that had fallen off. This had happened in December 2000, at 30000 miles. During routine inspection on 15 November, 2001 dealer noticed tensioner belt needed to be replaced a third time.
Had just turned on air conditioner when condensation started to build up & dripped on belt controlling steering. This caused belt to slip & loss of power steering. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic a technical service bulletin #19-01-97 revised a was sent on the problem. Replacing air conditioner. The loss of power steering was due to design flaw by the manufacturer, according to the consumer. The manufacturer should be responsible for repair.
While driving less than 30 mph serpentine belt tensioner pulley broke, causing all power steering to be lost. Van was towed to the dealership, where the belt tensioner assembly and power steering pulley was replaced at owner's expense. Dealership stated that this was a common problem, and happened all the time. Owner very concerned for the safety of himself and others. Transmission jerks while taking off from stop. A/C does not cool enough.
- Port Orange, FL, USA
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While driving through standing water at right front wheel, water spashes onto power steering belt, resulting in temporary loss of power assist steering. Tsb service bulletin number: 19-01-97.
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- Sharon, CT, USA