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 applying brakes, experienced hard or soft pedal, pedal sometimes goes to floor, squeaking noise, pulls to right or left, extended stopping distance; dealer reproduced problem, replaced ABS box, master cylinder, speed sensor and brake pads.
- Patterson, MO, USA
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Anti-lock brakes are locking up, but not stopping the vehicle quickly enough. Vehicle rides for 3 seconds after applying brakes on water/ bumps/ rocks and puddles whenever ABS are applied.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states when brakes are used nothing happens, also notes that dealers cannot find anything wrong. Owner has been in 2 accidents as a result of this.
ABS braking system malfunctions under unstable road conditions, such as snow/ice/wet/rain, and gravel the pedal's 1st apllication goes to floor then 2nd application has to be a gentle tap to stop the vehicle.
When driving at normal speed applied the ABS brakes and the pedal goes to the floor, vehicle will stop 500 to 700 feet after the brakes are on. Please descrbie in detail.
ABS brakes failure, when applied had extended stopping distance, vehicle went into an intersection after brakes applied, complete loss of effectiveness, pedal become very hard and brakes made a loud noise, no skid marks.
Experienced ABS problems, while pulling truck under carport going about (20) mph pressed on the brake pedal (3) times and pedal went to the floor. Vehiicle would not stop and ran into the porch.
When applied brake pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance, once going through an intersection, vehicle nearly caused a collision with child riding a bike, no warning, intermittent ABS brake problem.
While driving experienced poor brake performance, upon attempting to slow/stop, brakes seemed ineffective, pedal traveled to floor, resulting in rearending vehicle in front at 25mph.
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- Inwood, WV, USA