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.
Brakes were loose took to shop told it was master cylinder, went through three master cylinders then the ABS, brake warning lights came on the dash panel, lost cruise control. Took to dealer and they said not covered by any recall. It is a question whether the brakes will stop the car in time since we need to go almost to the floor to stop. Dealer said $4,000+ to get it fixed, and it is okay to drive as it is. Who is responsible if a life is lost or property damage occurs" shouldn't a part as significant as the ABS module be warranted or relaced"
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated after a stop and continued to accelerate while the brakes were depressed. The contact was able to place the vehicle in neutral to bring it to a stop. No police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 42,007. Updated 03/20/13 updated 04/03/2013
The contact 2007 Hyundai Azera. While driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal, place the gear shift in neutral and pull onto the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians stated the floor mat was jammed under the accelerator pedal causing the failure and that the engine needed to be replaced. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,750. Updated 06/16/11
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to apply the brakes but the vehicle did not slow down. The accelerator pedal was stuck and the vehicle began to accelerate. The contact applied repeated pressure to the brake pedal until the vehicle stopped. The same failure occurred again while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the failure was due to the floor mats. The failure mileage was 4,414 the current mileage is 31,071. Updated 06/08/10.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. While driving at speeds of 30 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position causing the vehicle to accelerate. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. The dealer advised the failure was due to defective floor mats in the vehicle. The contact confirmed he had experienced the failure on two additional occasions. The approximate current mileage was 33,071 and the failure mileage was 2,025 updated 06/08/10. Updated 08/18/10
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- Saint Joseph, MI, USA