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.
Serpentine belt failed for the 4th time while driving. Had heard a funny noise prior to no steering. This caused a loss of steering control. First 2 times was at 35mph. 2nd 2 times was while starting vehicle. Been to dealer each time to have belt replaced. Power steering, water pum, alternator and air conditioner failed.
Serpentine belt came off during a 25 mph turn. Belt then wrapped itself up in A/C pulley. Loss of power steering and alternator ensued. I've had this vehicle in the shop now 3 times for alternator or belt problems - they were not aware of tsb affecting the serpentine belt.
Serpentine belt came off during a 25 mph turn. Belt then wrapped itself up in A/C pulley. Loss of power steering and alternator ensued. I've had this vehicle in the shop now 3 times for alternator or belt problems - they were not aware of tsb affecting the serpentine belt.
Consumer had to replace surpentine belt. When she was driving serpentine belt came off, and vehicle lost power. Dealership was aware of her problem. The belt have to be replaced periodically.
- Perkins, OK, USA
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Intermittently, while driving at 20-30 mph, the drive belt will come off. This has happened 4 times since the 30th of April. The van has been fixed under warranty 3 times for this problem. The driver has the van again for the fourth time for the same problem.
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- Shelton, CT, USA