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.
While driving at 5 mph two bolts which held the steering box broke. As a result, the steering pump failed, and vehicle was inoperable. Vehicle was taken to the dealership and the technician replaced the bolts and the steering pump at consumer's expense of $458. The steering box snapped when consumer was about to move from a stop sign.
While making a slow turn steering went out, consumer was able to turn steering wheel, but vehicle did not respond. Dealer determined two bolts in steering box had broken.
Bolts holding steering gearbox in place either broke or fell out, causing nearly complete loss of steering. Almost hit guardrail on expressway entrance ramp.
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- Somers, CT, USA