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.
When the brakes were applied the front brakes locked up, causing extended stopping distances, and resulting in a collision. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The dealer has been notified.
- Nobelsville, IN, USA
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Panel lights stay on ABS and parking brake. Dealer contacted and had no recall on vehicle. No repairwork done to remedy problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
When traveling, applying the brakes, and upon making a gradual stop, vehicle skided to a stop. Also, vehicle was placed in the park position with the emergencyparking brake enganged, vehicle rolled away freely. In addition, driveshaft separated while driving. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
ABS deployment sometimes increases stopping distance / reduces braking power. Brake pedal is pushed back up by system. I am aware of the recall on ABS systems on 4 wheel drive models, but this does happen on my 2 wheel drive model!
When brakes are applied the ABS engage in normal stops, causing the brakes to release, resulting in extended stopping distances. Dealer has been notified. Vehicle is currently at dealer.
When driving at any speed the ABS brake light keeps coming on, indicating that the ABS brakes aren't working properly which is caused by the computer chip within the vehicle.
ABS brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing three accidents.
Problem has occurred seven times. Each time, I have been braking for a stop sign or traffic signal and had slowed almost to a stop when the ABS started to function. This extended my stopping distance to the point that I was approximately half way into the pedestrian crosswalk when the vehicle came to a complete stop. The road surface in each case was paved and dry.
Brakes would lock up for no reason. Had rearended another vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. Was going 40 mph, left skid marks. There were 2 injuries in the accident.
While driving brakes failed without warning, pedal went to floor. Took to dealer & informed that brake pedal was missing positive locking clip & had to be replaced.
Going up ramp ABS brakes failed to disengage, vehicle kept going and hit guard rail. Driver went through windshield, sustaining head wounds/shoulder injury and numerous cuts and abrasions. He still suffers from injuries, dizziness, and loss of use of shoulder and arms.
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal the vehicle slowly came to a stop. Consumer contacted the dealer.
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- Branchland, WV, USA