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.
Consumer concerned that auto safety data won't be released to the public. The consumer believed that the public had the right to know about defects regarding all vehicles. The consumer purchased a vehicle which had numerous problems, such as a molding rear door, a broken door handle and a new engine and fuel pressure regulator was needed. After the consumer was told the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced, he sold the vehicle and another couple endured problems such as an ongoing problem with the battery dying. The other couple was told in Jan 2004 the regulator had been recalled.
Battery leaked, causing vehicle not to start. The consumer received a recall #03V473000 and believed the recall was the reason why the battery leaked. The consumer requested reimbursement, however the consumer was denied.
Consumer stated the battery terminal leaked acid onto the garage floor. The battery had been replaced twice due to a leak. This happened for a second time. The battery was by delco for GM which had side terminals which suddenly leaked. (this acid corroded the motor compartment and leaked onto the garage floor eating the concrete. Prior ODI# 8002108
After vehicle has been parked in heated garage for awhile. Then started it, and vehicle stalled. Would need to be jumped. Has happened 15 times. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic changed the battery & alternator. But problem could not be duplicated.
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- Fulton, TX, USA