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- 2012 Toyota Prius: brake failure (8 complaints) I own a 2012 Toyota Prius hybrid VIN# JTDKN3DU3C5495391, purchased in february 2023. I am the first buyer and it has around 160,300 mile on it. Just recently we got ABS warning light, brake warning light and sleep indicator on my dashboard. I have checked the code and it came out ... read more »
- 2022 Tesla Model 3: bad autopilot computer (1 complaints) After updating to the summer 2026 update (2026.26.6), the autopilot computer started going "bad" according to Tesla, but it has nothing to do with the update. While using Autopilot, it disengages, yelling at me to take over and giving me several warnings that many automatic features such as emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and auto lane switch are all offline, including the driving visualization. This happens completely randomly throughout any drive. Sentry mode eventually goes offline if enabled, and all ... read more »
- 2020 Toyota Tacoma: magnetic gray metallic paint fading on hood & cabin (1 complaints) I called TOYOTA BRAND ENGAGEMENT CENTER last December when we noticed, and they said take it to the TOYOTA DEALERSHIP which we did immediately they manager for that department said there are no recalls for the CLEARCOAT issues and he said its from the extreme hot weather in NEW MEXICO. I told him I have owned 3 Toyota's in NEW MEXICO and never had these paint issues. I STILL OWN MY 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER STILL RUNS WELL AND PAINT IS NOT EVEN AS BAD AS THIS DAM 2020 TOYOTA TACOMA, he took pictures and sent them to ... read more »
- 2009 Toyota Camry: oil consumption, cracked valve, main bearing slipped (1 complaints) This was my first ever car and I have done tons of research ahead of time before buying it, accepting the mass oil consumption issue. However if I had know I was going to replace the whole engine 40k miles later (bought it with 120k miles) I would have never touch this car. Lemme give you a run down with ever issue I have had with this car to steer people away from making the same mistake as I have. My first issue was the melting dashboard that threw up a massive glare on the windshield that was very tough to ... read more »
- 2019 Subaru Forester: little warning engine seized (1 complaints) Bought this car new and followed maintenance schedule with all service at original dealership. Driving on highway 2 hours from home when engine sound started, sounded like a belt tensioner bearing. Quickly grew louder and turned towards nearest Subaru Dealer 30 miles away. Couple of miles later oil light blinked on and off for about 30 seconds before the engine stop. Tow to dealer who said the engine was ... read more »
- 2021 GMC Acadia: brake vacuum pump exploded (1 complaints) We were very lucky when this issue happened, my husband was driving the car and was able to get it stopped. When the brake vacuum pump exploded, he lost the ability to easily brake. It happened at a 4 way stop where cross traffic is going 60+MPH. He is a big guy so he was able to stand on the brakes to make it stop. Had I been driving, I am not big enough to have been to stop it. I have 3 kids with my youngest being 1YO. This could have been so much worse had I been driving with my kids. We could have majorly ... read more »
- 2016 Chrysler 300: door panels warping/lifting (2 complaints) My door panels in the Chrysler 300, warping and lifting where the panels meet the windows. I fear this defect can interfere with and affect the functionality of door locks and anti-theft systems. Research has identified the problem is widespread. The associated cost of repairing or replacing the door panels is astronomical. I take a great deal of pride in the vehicles I own & take extreme care in keeping their appearance like new.My research has identified this issue on several years. I sincerely believe due to ... read more »
- 2019 Toyota RAV4: hard/jerky shifting at low speeds and whining noise (1 complaints) These issues have been ongoing, and I have taken the vehicle to a Toyota dealer multiple times since 2024 because of these problems. The vehicle has also had the transmission fluid changed as part of attempts to address the ongoing transmission issues as I've never believed in lifetime 100,000 mile transmission fluid changes ive always changed fluid every 40,000 miles. The vehicle is currently at the Toyota dealership for an ECU/software flash related to the transmission. I was informed that the software update ... read more »
- 2020 Chevrolet Bolt: propulsion power reduced (2 complaints) 2nd time in 4 months my bolt has had a propulsion power reduced error message and a U3626 OBD code. Both times happened after the car sat for a few hours under 35% battery. once at 15% once at ~35%. Dealer needs to flash the hybrid power control module 2. This is the 2nd time they have had to flash the module. Once in May 14th 2026 and now August 20th 2026. Second dealer noted a new recall campaign but from what he showed me the campaign was released January so not sure why they didn't just flash the newest ... read more »
- 2015 Ford Explorer: catalytic convertors (1 complaints) Engine light came on and all of a sudden car went into limp mode dealership said it was the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. Along with the radiator hose and oxygen sensor. After replacing these parts ($4000) I received a phone call that said the radiator needed to be changed because the car was overheating and the coolant had turned into a green sludge and they also needed to change the exhaust manifold. $7900 total now. I get another phone call saying that the car is still overheating after running ... read more »
- 2015 Ford Explorer: rear camera (1 complaints) Said that it needs to be replaced but they don't have inventory. The camera shows whats on the right side of the vehicle on the left side. This is bad and luckily, I haven't had a major accidents backing up into a car that i thought was coming from the right but was actually coming from the left. I do have body damage where I hit a dumpster because the camera showed it on the opposite side. This is when I figured out something was wrong with the ... read more »
- 2015 Ford Explorer: trim came loose (8 complaints) After replacing the trim panels and replacing them again. They still don't have the parts to fix correctly and its a pain in the butt trying to get reimbursed for a recalled part that still doesn't work correctly read more »
- 2015 Ford Explorer: fuses blow 2nd & 3rd row seats and lights (1 complaints) Why do the fuses keep blowing every 3 to 6 months they have to be replaced read more »
- 2017 Hyundai Tucson: poor mpg after engine replacement (1 complaints) I have a 2017 Hyundai Tucson that recently qualified for a new engine under warranty due to excessive oil consumption. At the first oil change I asked the service advisor why my MPG was down 8-10 miles per gallon, 28 to 20. He blamed it on the gas having more than 10% ethanol due to oil shortages. I don't think this is true. Has anyone else experienced a drop like this after the engine ... read more »
- 2016 Scion iM: catastrophic transmission failure (fused) (1 complaints) Went to reverse out of a parking spot, the car jerked and the gears no longer worked. P/N/D do nothing and R makes vehicle awkwardly go forward. Towed to two places and transmission placed told us the inside of the transmission has welded together. Zero prior symptoms. Toyota wants $10,000 CAD to fix whereas vehicle value is only $9,000 ... read more »
- 2025 Audi Q7: computer glitches (1 complaints) Starting driving the car in March of 2026 where it started to show numerous errors with the safety features being disabled. The car would give warnings and blare a sound along with it making it nerve wracking to drive. Brought to dealership who told me it needed a software update (KD2) which would resolve the problem. The car refused to update for over a week - when it finally did it was in shop for almost a week. While pulling out of dealership, it started giving the warnings. Called the dealership back and told ... read more »
- 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid: knocking sound from axles or differential when reversing (1 complaints) The car drives well in D but once I put it in reverse and fully turn the wheels while moving a loud clunk sound is heard. Couldn't identify if it's from the front end or back but yet trying to. I suspect it's from the differential or cv axles. If anyone is facing this issue please report This issue happens once when I first move the car out of my garage and never happens after driving the car on the same day. Next day it happens again. If I park the car for couple hours and back up yes it happens again. But ... read more »
- 2019 Toyota C-HR: need new transmission (1 complaints) When I purchased my car it has slightly over 41,000 mile. Now I have slightly over 121,000 miles. It starts with a loud noise coming from the engine, car started to stall, check engine light was on, and car will not accelerate. Took it to a repair shop who repairs are covered by extended warranty. who states transmission is gone. So, I did some research. I've seen online where a lot of people states they has the same problem. No recalls in THE USA but I found recalls on transmission in Canada. extended warranty ... read more »
- 2023 Honda Ridgeline: backup camera stopped working (1 complaints) Purchase the car a month ago and I’ve only put 500 miles on it. All of a sudden the backup camera just stopped working. read more »
- 2016 Ford Fusion: high beams suddenly stopped functioning (1 complaints) I have no idea how to fix it besides taking it to a dealer and paying hundreds if not thousands and having to do without my car for who knows how long. The internet, YouTube and owners manual are absolutely no help as none of them make any mention of headlights or fuses/relays and locations thereof. My search engine AI has been more helpful than anything, just suggesting things to test which may not be everything but it's a heck of a lot better than nothing which is what I got from any other ... read more »