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 failed coming into my driveway. Able to stop car by using emergency brake. Could have caused a crash. Brought to be serviced. Mechanic reported that it was failed left front brake hose due to spring support rubbing through. This hose has been replaced and the old part is available. Mechanic also reported that right front brake hose needs to be replaced because of same reason. An appointment for this has been scheduled and part will be available. He feels this will be a design issue.
Moisture in the vacuum system caused the vacuum pump to fail. When it was cold the vehicle's brakes didn't function at all. The rear brakes failed due to a defect in the brake system. The manufacturer refused to pay to replace the system
- Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Turners Falls, MA, USA