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.
When the brake pedal is applied under normal conditions it felt normal. Brakes would grab, and vehicle would keep rolling. It jerked forward three times before finally coming to a stop. The dealer has been contacted.
ABS brake problem; anti lock brakes locked up, causing driver to skid 127 feet before stopping. Driver hit an embankment, and vehcle did a 180 degree turn. This happened when braking in an emergency situation. No inclement weather.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to have a "metal to metal" sound, and extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine cause of the problem.
While driving down the road 15mph, making a left turn, and a dog crossed in front of vehicle. Brakes failed, swerved and avoided hitting the dog. As a result, had an accident. Contacted the dealer.
- Gainesville, AL, USA
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While traveling at a slow speed the brake pedal was depressed, but it felt like it was locked and it would not go down, causing the car to rear end the truck in front of it.
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- Youngstown, OH, USA