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.
Consumer was traveling on highway and ABS braking light system came on. She took vehicle to a mechanic, and he told her that master cylinder piston and hydraulic chamber malfunctioned. This vehicle wa snot included in manufacturer's recall 686.
When brakes are applied vehicle will swerve. Dealer inspected vehicle, and informed consumer that hydraulic control was inoperable due to corrosion. A recall 96V074000 has been issued on vehicle's make/ model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Recall 96V075000/brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder: Brake failed while driving at 35-40 mph, forcing vehicle into an field to avoid a collision. But, five passengers sustained minor injuries; dealer notifed. Feel free to provide further details.
Car returned to dealer for 4th time for brake failure. In the past they have not found anything wrong. Now, master cylinder to be replaced for 2nd time. Brake shoes and pads were replaced for second time since 10/97 in 02/00, and already show excessive and uneven wear and need replacing again. Even through total brake failure, the ABS warning light has never come on. This car is a nightmare!
Hydraulic noise under hood as brakes applied, brakes failed to stop car, caused minor crash, leaking master cyl replaced, brakes failed again twice, Chrysler replacing computer module governing brake hydraulics, would not confirm this would cause brakes to fail
- Collierville, TN, USA
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After being stopped at a stop sign applied the accelerator and the brakes felt like they were still being applied, the vehicle began to pull to the right; replaced master cylinder.
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- Troy, OH, USA