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.
Brake pedal went very stiff under driver's foot without applying the brakes, then the ABS light came on and stayed. The brakes work fine but the ABS light remains on.
Upon making a sudden stop on dry pavement, the pedal became very hard, causing extended stopping distance, making it very difficult to stop the vehicle. Consumer has not contacted the dealer.
- Ivyland, PA, USA
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When brakes are applied hard the wheel lock up and the vehicle slides. The dealer has been notified. Owner will take vehicle to the dealer to the end of the week for inspection.
The brakes (ABS & service) are wearing excessively, this happens to the front brakes so far, took to dealer at least 4 times about brakes, pads were changed, dealer could not locate brake problem. Consumer states on the first visit he was informed that brakes were ok, however on the 2nd and 3rd visit he was tolt that brakes were out of adjustment, consumer has had an accident from not being able to come to a stop, rotot was replaced also.
ABS malfuntion. When brakes are applied there is a load groan and then the pedal pressure becomes very lose, cycling is very slow and braking effectiveness is diminished.
When applying brakes (mostly in misty weather) pedal goes to floor without any braking action, causing extended stopping distance, low speeds, dealer found no problem.
Consumer claims while driving at approx 10 mph the brakes do not stop right away, it takes a double distance to stop. Brakes go to floor, no response. Had to pull emergency brake to stop. Dealership cannot find problem.
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- Lebanon, CT, USA