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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Brake pads and shoes have worn out under 8,00 miles. When the pedal is applied, the pedal goes to the floor, and the they will click. Consumer will feel brakes kick in, and begin to slow down the vehicle. The dealer has been contacted.
When brake pedal was applied to pull over, the brakes did not respond. Pedal went straight to the floor causing the vehicle to keep rolling, it had to cruise to come to a stop. After this occurred, the brakes felt moist, having a smell of the pads being burned. Dealer has been contacted.
When the brake pedal is depressed about 2 inches the vehicle will not slow own or stop. Then meets resistance and vehicle starts to slow down. Depresses even harder to the point where the seat belts lock up and then the vehicle finally stops with a jerk. Same problem occurs when going around corners.
When applying the brakes the vehicle slowed down, but would not stop. The brakes had to be pumped in order for the vehicle to be stopped. Dealer said master cylinder failed, after master cylinder replacement brakes continued to experience failures, total of four master cylinders replaced.
- Abilene, TX, USA
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Driver's' side front brake caliber locks when hot. This in turn will result in premature wear/failure of the brake pads. If the vehicle sits for a while the pressure in the caliber lessens and the wheel turns.
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- Bridgeport, TX, USA