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 stated there is a loud humming noise coming from the engine area when going up hills, also the vehicle stalled, dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor, and consumer was informed that the noise that was being heard was a normal alternator whine which is a characteristic of a 2.4 liter engine, consumer also stated that there is a burning type odor coming from vehicle, dealer unable to duplicate problem.
Consumer applied brakes at 40 mph, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. Consumer shifted to park to stop vehicle, engine stalled. Dealer could not find a cause. On 2 May 2001, rear drums were found to be out of round and were resurfaced. On 31 Jan 2002 dealer checked brakes due to vibration and stated brakes had 50 percent left. Dealer has replaced both rear drums and also informed consumer that the brake shoes needed replaced, the rear wheel cylinder was replaced and rear brakes have been adjusted. Transmission had to be thrown into park while driving, dealer could not find any problems.
Consumer stated there is a loud humming noise coming from the engine area when going up hills, also the vehicle stalled, dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor, and consumer was informed that the noise that was being heard was a normal alternator whine which is a characteristic of a 2.4 liter engine, consumer also stated that there is a burning type odor coming from vehicle, dealer unable to duplicate problem.
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- Hayward, CA, USA