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.
Left hand tailgate strap broke while tailgate was in a lowered position and I was sitting on tailagte. Strap did not separate into two pieces, but a noticeable "fold" now exists in strap and at this location it feels like the strap has broken. Upon strap failure, left hand lower tailgate attach point bent due to load being placed upon this structure.
While driving and without prior warning the vehicles tailgate broke and caused the vehicle to sway from left to right. Please provide any additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem.
The consumer states that when they unhooked the tail gate, the straps had broken. This is a common problem. Nlm the tailgate straps are covered with plastic. Moisture gets behind the plastic cover and holds it to the cable to rust. The plastic on the straps should be sealed at both ends, preventing rust to form inside. The technician found that the tailgate cables are defective-replaced cables.
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- Cocoa, FL, USA