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.
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Both frontal ABS brake sensors have gone bad which causes brake failure. Upon depressing the brake pedal to make a stop, the pedal travels to the floorboard, causing brake failure. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Complete hub and sensor system has to be replaced.
Upon depressing brakes under normal stopping conditions, brake pedal was very sloppy which caused extended stopping distance. Also, problem tended to occur more on dry pavement. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
ABS problems; intermittently when applying the brakes pedal feels very spongy and goes down to the floorboard. This happens on normal road surfaces. No difference on wet road surfaces. Dealer was notified about the problem. Problem has not been corrected.
Vehicle was involved in two collisions due to brake failure. While applying brakes pedal would start to pulsate and harden. Vehicle would continue on without stopping. Manufacturer notified.
- Waterloo, SC, USA
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This vehicle has been a nightmare. The brakes have failed, the steering column has gone out, I had to replace all the tires and get a front end alignment, the alternater went out, and the transmission has never worked correctly. It clanks loudly when shifting gears, doesn't idle correctly, and shuts off. I have had it rebuilt on three separate occasions. On one occasion it even caught on fire. The transmission is back in the shop now.( dot number: Tire size: 16 inch )
Driver must apply brakes harder than normal. The anti-lock brakes system activates & the erratic power steering experience failure which results in extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot duplicate defect.
Defective/ excessive wear of rotors/pads/drums, and shoes. Vehicle has been experienceing problem with constent replacement of brake parts within 10-15,0000 miles of wear. Four rotors were replaced, along with being turned over more then twice each, before replacment. Also, six sets of pads/ four drums and four sets of shoes. Were replaced. These problems were caused by defective brake system parts..consumer requesting NHTSA to look into this matter.
While driving at approximately 45mph touched the brakes and vehicle will verve left or right, in whatever direction driver is trying to turn. Faulty steering sensor.
Braking-excessive pedal travel, must be pumped up to correct, dealer replaced front pads, turned rotors to no avail. Steering-vehicle wanders and pulls to right at moderate to high speeds. I have aruled out curvature of roadway although vehicle does tend to track in tire ruts.
While backing into their driving way, going approx. 5 mph or less, vehicle continued to back through garage door while foot was still applying brakes. Two injuries waere received by passenger in back and head. Can NHTSA help in this matter; unable to take vehicle to dealer shop not knowing if somthing else may happen. Agin your help in this matter are needed.
Whenever brakes are applied the brake pedal goes completely to the floor. Took to dealer & mechanic could not locate what was causing the problem. Was at dealer prior to brake pedal problem. Has happened 5 other times before.
ABS brake failure; when applying the brakes truck slowed down a little, but did not come to a complete stop, causing driver to rearend another vehicle. This happened on dry pavement, no inclement weather. Driver had plenty of braking distance. The air bags did not deploy when this happened. The truck was towed to the dealer with major bumper damage.
When applying brakes (ABS) have to use both hands to control steering wheel; steering locks up when foot on brakes; w/foot off brakes, able to steer or turn. Took to dealer & informed it's the new steering system in place. Told manufacturer nothing was wrong.
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- Barnwell, SC, USA