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.
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EA94-038; upon depressing the brake pedal in any type of weather conditions the vehicle becomes very difficult to stop. The brake pedal gets very soft, resulting in brake fade away, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states there is air in the master cylinder. Please provide futher details.
Owner has 4-wheel ABS brakes, has difficulty in braking, there seems to be excessive play in brakes, pedal must be pressed 2-3 inches before brakes respond. Also passengers side seat belt has problems retracting.
When traveling over 30 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal, the brakes pulsate, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer also noted that the pedal almost goes to the floorboard. Problem occurs on wet or dry pavement. Cons *akumer has contacted the dealer.
- Warren, OH, USA
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Under normal braking conditions when applying the brakes there is a long pedal travel, the pedal goes almost (3) quarters to the floorboard before brakes engage. Dealer stated this condtion is normal.
When applying the brakes, road was a little wet and the pedal went all the way down and the vehicle did not slow at all, hit another vehicle in the rear. Vehicle being repaired at dealership.
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- Fairfax Station, VA, USA