Anti-freeze leak through the upper intake manifold past the egr valve and throttle body, engine ran hot, hydrostatic engine lock. Car had to be towed, upper intake manifold had to be replaced, spark plugs, and thermostat. Otal cost $685.75.

- Brookpark, OH, USA

With brakes applied, vehicle lunged forward at a high rate of speed, jumped the curb, injuring three people who were sitting in a restaurant booth. The brakes were applied the entire time. The vehicle finally stopped, and vehicle died out and the air bags did not deploy.

- Plainview, TX, USA

After coming to a stop, applied accelerator and engine revved, vehicle did not move. This happened 2 more times. Dealer determined that pressure control solenoid failed, and had to be replaced. The consumer says the vehicle's failure to move after stopping is a dangerous condition but the manufacturer refused to fix it.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

This may or not be a problem. Road conditions were damp after a night of rain, no standing water on turnpike. Traveling at 65 mph using cruise control on straight part of road. Auto suddenly went into a rear end slide which continued from left to right slides. After about 150 yards I disengaged the ABS system and regained control of the car. Question.could this be a malfunction of the ABS /cruise control system causing loss of control of the auto?

- Ambler, PA, USA

Vehicle suddenly surged, causing the vehicle to accelerate, while the brakes were applied, resulting in a minor collision. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Cleveland, MN, USA

While driving approximately 60 mph with cruise control on, vehicle begins to go down a hill and picks up speed still with cruise control on. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.

- Warwick, NY, USA