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 brake pedal was applied while driving at 15 mph, it felt mushy and soft like mud. The brakes did not respond, causing the vehicle to continue rolling into the rear of another vehicle. There was minor damage (scratches). Vehicle was stopped due to the crash. Dealer has been contaced.
The anti-lock indicator comes on upon start up of vehicle and stays on. Periodically the anit-lock indicator will go off for anywhere from 1-30 minutes and come back on. It continually switches during vehicle operation. During the transition between the two states the (red) brake indicator comes on momentarily, during witch no braking is available.
Upon applying force to the brake pedal, the pedal goes partially to the floorboard, resulitng in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Rear axle fell off while moving. Luckily in bumper to bumper traffic therfore truck did not turn over. Could have caused fatal accident. Mechanic said inferior plastic parts used. Furthermore, anti- lock breaks malfunction when the ground is wet/damp. The fly wheel is gone. The airconditioner is broken. The clutch is going out. The tail gate is boken. Not to mention 7 recalls already.
- Lacombe, LA, USA
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When applying the brake, in wet conditions pedal went to the floor, as if brakes collapsed. Vehicle had skidded for an excessive amount of distance. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
While driving on a bumpy road or slightly going down hill, anti-lock braking system activates too easily. When this prblem occurs vehicle takes twice as long to stop.
Power brake booster malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and may resultin a crash. Also spare tire fell out which may have cause a crash/ problems with grill falling out, and passenger's seatbelt tightens while in use.
While driving at 2 mph and going through some water applied the brakes, and the brake's went straight to the floorboard. Vehicle slow down and came to a stop.
While driving at 35 to 45 mph on wet pavement consumer applyed the brakes and brakes went half way to the floorboard. Vehicle slowed down, and consumer was able to bring the vehicle to a completely stop. When police officer arrived, he got into the vehicle and applied the brakes, and the brake pedal went straight to the floorboard.
While driving at 45 mph consumer rear ended another vehicle due to the brakes going straight to the floorboard, and ABS system not working. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
Consumer was driving at 70 mph and applied the brakes, pedal was hard and went straight to the floorboard, and the ABS system kicked in. Consumer took foot off the brakes, and the there wasn't no type of power assistance.
Anti-lock brake light is on intermittently since Feb. The anti-lock brakes don't work when they should; such as on slick pavement, but will kick in consistently when I am turning and applying the brakes during situations like manuvering into a parking spot. The road conditions can be bone dry and no speed is involved.
Spare tire carrier malfunctioned and tire came off from under truck at 55 mph and nearly caused accident. Windshield wipers do not work sometimes. Antilock brakes lock up, especially when road surface is wet.
While driving at highway speed, wheel kept spinning, and the brake pads got stuck. Also, passenger's side disc brakes didn't release, and rotors burned.
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- Middletown, OH, USA