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.
Consumer was attempting to stop about 15-20 feet behind of other vehicle when ABS became inoperative, causing consumer to rearend vehicle, half of engine destroyed, all front end damaged, airbags did not deploy.consumer had extended stopping distance to 40-50 feet.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
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ABS brake lights come on. After applying brakes there's plenty of vibration. Steering wheel has to be held tightly due to moving from side to side. Took to dealer 6 times & brakes repaired each time. Problem still exists. Manufacturer said met warranty obligation.
When applying brakes vehicle will not stop, usually takes about 2 car lengths before it stops. But it can also vary, depending on the speed. Dealer has replaced brake pads 3 times/7 times rotors and calipers. This has to be done usually every 1500-3000 miles defect is occurring.
ABS problems; when applying the brakes on normal road conditions there is a grinding sound and the pedal goes to the floorbroad, and more stopping distance is required. Dealer stated that the brake calipers were missing and were replaced under warranty. Consumer is still experiencing a braking problem.
Owner has ABS brakes.0 vehicle was involved in an accident. Brakes were applied, but did not stop vehicle. Pedal went completely to floor. Also ABS light came on at time of accident. Cause has not been determined.
Owner has ABS brakes; while applying brakes, brake pedal goes to floor. Also, full pressure was applied to brake pedal with no results. Owner further notes that brake rotors and pads were replaced. Owner is very concerned for safety.
The brakes on leased vehicle have gone bad, and the manufacturer is not willing to replace or repair these brakes, and the car is still under warranty.
The vehicle's ABS brakes failed and ABS light came on. Vehicle vibrated at high speed. Brakes serviced at 20miles. Dealer cannot determine the problem.
While driving, experienced ABS failure, when attempting to slow/stop got no response, vehicle continued to go foward at same speed 20-25mph, rearended mail truck, no prior warning, no injuries.
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- Beachwood, OH, USA