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.
Whenever ABS brakes were applied vehicle would fail to stop. Had rearended several vehicles due to lack of braking ability. Also, excessive wear on brake pads/shoes. They would be changed every 20,000 miles. ABS would kick in every time brakes were applied. This caused vehicle to be hard to stop. Brakes were repaired under recall. Have taken to mechanic & informed it was driver's problem.
Ongoing problem with ABS system; whenever brakes are applied vehicle experienced extended stopping distance and excessive wear in brake pads. Replaced pads every 20,000 miles during normal wear.
When applying the brakes the front brake pads keep wearing out, causing the consumer to put the vehicle in the shop four to five time's to have the pads serviced.
- Bound-Brook, NY, USA
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Vehicle has had four sets of brake pads on the front of the vehicle, reason being that the rear brakes did not engage. Dealer contacted, and tried to remedy the problem, warranty not effective. Problem still exists. Repairs being made at owners expense.
EA94-038; ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to touch the floor and extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. Dealer replaced brake vacuum booster system/pads and shoes. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Brakes: When driving and applying the brakes they will not engage. Pushed completely to the floor and nothing happened. Had in for repairs five times, and had five sets of brake pads put on.
EA94-038; upon making a sudden or a gradual stop on wet or dry surface, consumer noticed the pedal traveling to the floorboard. Consumer also noticed a loud noise, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the pads and shoes.
During panic stopping brakes overreact; pedal goes to floor, vehicle picks up speed, have to physically force pedal down to stop vehicle; wet/dry surface. Dealer replaced front pads, serviced rear brakes, problem still exists. Consumer states that vehicle takes a longer distance to stop.
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- Chesterfield, VA, USA