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.
On several occasions while driving instrument panel would register "reduce engine power" which caused vehicle not to accelerate, but go no more then 5 mph. Vehicle back in dealer's shop at this time. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Vehicle suddenly loses power and dramatically decelerates to 5 mph at any time while driving, this failure has almost caused an accident, dealer can not remedy the problem.
While driving on the highway engine check light came on, and immediately vehicle dropped to 20mph. It happened again on 10-may-2000. Contacted dealer, and was told that maybe the motor got wet. No repairs were made. Called the dealer and manufacturer.
- Taunton, MA, USA
Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...
Vehicle continually shuts down while driving 70-80 miles per hour, several remedy attempts (gas tanks, modulars, computer replacements) replacements, however no remedy at this time. Mjs
While driving the vehicle, for no particular reason, the car's check engine/reduced engine power/service traction system lights all come on at the same time. We have had the car serviced for the same problem 6 times, at 3 different dealers. Our major
Traction control system warning light will come on within a split second, the engine check light will come across the dashboard, reading engine reduction power, causing vehicle to slow down without no reason. Vehicle been in/out of dealer's shop more the five times and condition still occurring. Last incident almost caused consumer to have a dangerous accident.
Engine dies while driving at low speeds, have to wait for a few minutes and will restart, will die again after one half of ta block, dealer can not locate the problem.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
- Pflugerville, TX, USA