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 was serviced 4-3-99 and brake fluid level ok; sudden failure, not previous problem; repair cost of $690 included replacement of defective wheel speed sensor and master cylinder assembly
When applying the brakes the pedal will go to the floor, and the brakes would become hard. While making a hard right, the brakes went to the floor, causing the vehicle to collide. The dealer has replaced the master cylinder.
- Fort Mill, SC, USA
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ABS brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Consumer states the booster and master cylinder was replaced and everything was okay.
ABS brake failure, when brakes are applied they are very soft and spongy; also, make a popping sound, replaced master cynider/calipers/pads, and axle bearing.
Failure of the master cylinder due to a poor finish on the brake system, consumer brake pedal went to the floor, causing the consumer to have a near accident. Also radio goes out when vehicle goes over bumps, also grill is peeling.
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- Drexel Hill, PA, USA