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.
Vehicle does not slow down when coming to a stop. Problem is intermittent. Sometimes it will go a month this way. Consumer has to brake really hard to get vehicle to stop, and it is wearing down the brakes. Took vehicle dealer, and they put a black box on vehicle. Problem still has not been corrected.
Brakes chatter when vehicle goes over 50mph or makes a sudden stop. Front disc rotors wore out of round, and dealer had to adjust front disc brakes by resurfacing them. 2 weeks later, after the repairs shattering came back. When problem returned consumer contacted dealer, and was told "that was the way anti lock brake system was supposed to work. Consumer states this still occurs.
Location of the brake line causes another line to rub against each other, causing a hole in the brake line, resulting in brake fluid leak. Also, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance.
- Ft Washington, MD, USA
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When travelling 60-70mph, going down hill and brakes are applied to slow down, there is strong vibration in the steering mechanism. Warranty still applies, and dealer has not been notified.
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- West Cardwell, NJ, USA