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.
Master cylinder leaked into the power brake booster which caused my entire brake system to fail. If the vehicle had been moving at the time of failure, it could have caused many fatalities. The dealer fixed it at no cost, however, I believe that this component should be investigated. The dealer was not concerned that this could have caused many fatalities.
Consumer was traveling 55mph on highway and there were deers in the middle of the road dancing. However, deers were far away, up the road. There was time for vehicle to stop. Consumer applied the brakes two times, but brakes didn't stop. Vehicle. Third time she applied the brakes, they grabbed a little bit. But, it was too late, vehicle ran into the deers. Vehicle suffered damage. Dealership was aware of malfunctioned brakes. There was air in brake lines. Rotors were heated because pads and rotors were blue, and pads and rotors were replaced.
Consumer has a intermittent problem with brakes. Has to increase stopping distance to stop. Dealer says the brakes are the best design for the vehicle.
Intermittently when brakes are depressed pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and vehicle vibration. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to duplicate the problem.
When the brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping which caused a collision. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
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- St. Louis, MO, USA