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.
Lower right ball joint on vehicle failed causing truck to lose control side swipe a parked car and travel another 70 feet knocking over a stop sign. Drivers side seat belt did not hold me in seat causing me to go forward hitting head on steering wheel. I cracked a molar tooth and both knees were injured hitting the trim piece under instrument cluster.
While driving 20 mph or more steering wheel/vehicle would jerk to the right of the road. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Consumer states that the vehicle would turn right before the steering wheel turned and that there was no way to stop in advance.
Vehicle was going 50mph around a wide right hand curve when vehicle suddenly started wobbling/ spinning/ went over embankment, and rolled backward into a barn. Consumer suffered no injuries. Also, consumer did everything to control vehicle before losing absolute control. When consumer contacted dealer, they had not heard of any incident during that time. Dealer assumed consumer lost control and ran up on grass. Consumer has had several different incidents that relates to the same problem. Consumer please add the VIN# and mileage to form.
While driving at highway speeds around 50 to 60 mph vehicle wanders and drifts to left or right. Dealer has been contacted. Brakes do not function properly; extended stopping distance. Brakes have been replaced twice.
EA99011-erratic power steering assist. While driiving vehicle goes down a straight road, hits a slight bump, causing the tension in the steering column to release, which results in loss of control. However, the same problem is more intensified when going around curves. Within the past month, the vehicle has been at the dealership 3 times for this problem. The steering sensor / steering box have been replaced. Consumer is still experiencing similar problems.
While driving at any speed vehicle won't go straight. It veers to the left, and then to the right. Vehicle has been in the repair shop nine times for the same problem, and dealer can't determine cause of the problem.
Took vehicle to dealer in April 1999 for steering problem. Vehicle would just drift off course. Typically happened at speeds between 35-45 mph. Dealer could not find any problems, but did rotate tires. Read article in paper which noted investigation into problem with same exact symptoms that I experienced. Wanted to file report to lend further emphasis to your investigation.
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- Denver, CO, USA