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.
The right strut was making noise while vehicle was being driven. Taken to dealer for check up and results showed that the strut was rusted, and could fall off. It needed to be replaced.
The driver noticed that the front strut towers had rusted out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the front strut tower needed to be replaced.
- Algonquin, IL, USA
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The van's front strut towers had rusted out. This is a common problem which the dealerships were aware of. The manufacturer is supplying a repair kit to correct the problems.
The mcpherson shock tower assembly on our 1996 Town and country minivan are prematurely rusting out. There is a very real potential of severe structural damage developing. A very serious accident couold occurr.
The consumer had taken the vehicle to a local repair shop getting a routine oil change where they brought the rusted strut towers to his attention. The dealer wouldn't cover the repair cost because the vehicle was out of warranty. Scc
Driver side strut failed twice. Both times resulting in loss of control of vehicle. Repaired under warranty. Windshield wipers operate intermintently resulting in degraded visibility during rain storms. Battery exploded while starting vehicle spreading acid throughout engine compartment. Transmission failed while engaging causing car to leap forward into traffic.
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- Suffex, WI, USA