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 trying to come to a stop from 55 mph consumer had applied brakes. Slowed down to 30-35 mph and pedal went to floor. No braking action and vehicle rear ended vehicle in front. $ 5100 damage. Seat belt did not lock and the driver bruised his chest. The air bags failed to deploy as well. The vehicle had been repaireed and the belts, air bag and brake system had been checked.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which almost resulted in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Common problem. Also oil leak/ rear differential failure/misaligned rear right door, and rear axle shaft seal leaking.
While traveling in cold weather and applying brakes, suddenly vehicle would stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.
When slowing down & applying the brakes, vehicle fails to stop resulting in extended stopping distance. Its an intermittent problem. Dealer informed consumer that it needed to be repeated before service is done on it.
- Spartanburg, SC, USA
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Every time ABS brakes are applied, vehicle fails to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Had been to dealer & was informed by mechanic cause of problem not found. Had ABS brake system replaced & the rotors turned.
When brakes were applied in a panic stop pedal became hard, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries.
The truck is equipped with ABS, and they have failed by not stopping the vehicle when the brake was applied. The brakes lock up on the driver. It's been in the shop six diffrent times.
There is a.5 to 1.5 second delay after the brakes are applied brfore anybraking action, resulting in extended stopping distance; replacement of rear brake drums did not correct problem.
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- Keyser, WV, USA