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 does not feel safe with vehicle due to unexpected power failure. Had no other choice but to sell vehicle. Vehicle has had repairs on the following: Water pump, fuel system, and ignition module. None of which solved the problem). Dealer wanted to give the consumer a $1000 owner loyalty certificate which could be used upon the trade of a new vehicle. But the consumer felt that was inadequate and traded the vehicle in on his own terms after having numerous difficulties w/various dealership representatives(stated in letter). Consumer expects to receive a refund of the monies he had spent on getting the vehicle repaired....
This has occurred on expressway 3 times. Engine quits and loses all power. Will start up when you stop and put in park. This is very dangerous on expressways. Vehicle is now at Cadillac service trying to find problem. Will not drive this car until repaired. When engine quits all power is lost. Wife has arthritis in her hands. This is her car.
When attempting to start vehicle engine will crank, but neglects to turn over. Consumer noted that after several attempts vehicle will start. When driving vehicle will cut off without prior warning which causes loss of all power. Consumer has contacted deale. Dealer was unable to determine the cause.
- Lake In The Hill, IL, USA
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While driving at low speeds and after the vehicle is warmed up a rattling noise occurs in the engine compartment, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.
Intermittent stalling. Dealer replaced fuel pump/ignition module and distributor, but vehicle continued to stall without warning, often in midst of highway-speed rush hour traffic- 50-60 mph.
Consumer was driving in a heavy rain and pulled off road into a puddle and engine stalled. Then while power was off both air bags deployed, causing both driver and passenger to get bruised.
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- Pierre, SD, USA