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 mechanical connection between the front cushion motor and the front of the seat failed, allowing the driver's seat to rock back and forth about 8 inches on the rear seat pivot. This rocking motion results in the lifting of the driver's foot from the brake or gas pedal, and a possible loss of vehicle control. If backing up, especially while on an incline, and the brake is applied, the seat will rock to the rear, lifting the driver's foot from the brake pedal. If the accelerator is hit too hard in drive, the foot is lifted from the accelerator, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control..
While pulling vehicle out onto the road front driver's side seat broke. Seat itself rocks back and forth. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
The lumbar support lever was activated by my husband and when activated, it sticks out beyond the driver's seat about 1/2 inch. When I got into the vehicle, my lower back hit the lever resulting in two bulged discs and a tear in the L4-S1 region on the right side. The severity of the injury has resulted in approximately $10,000 of medical bills. This is obviously a design flaw in that a lumbar support lever should not be in the pathway of one's back when entering the vehicle.
Front of driver's seat has separated from track. Dealer has been notified, and told consumer that parts were on back order. Dealer replaced track. Back seat buckle broke.
While driving ABS light come on unexpectedly and stayed on. They could not find the problem to fix it correctly. The speedometer jumps to 100mph and falls to 0 mph intermittently. The transmission is slipping and the overdrive harness is stuck. The brake pedal goes to the floor, the dealer replaced the brake components. The interior lights were inoperable, the dealer found a faulty module. The power door locks were inoperable, the dealer found a faulty module. The rear seat wouldn't fold up. The consumer heard a rattling noise coming from the left front wheel area. The right rear panel came loose. Motor oil was found in the master cylinder.
- Vermont, CA, USA
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Noticed driver's seat rocking force and aft during acceleration and stopping. Took vehicle to dealer for repair. Dealer said parts on order. Parts never arrived. Dealer now claims situation normal. Failure of this component during operation will result in loss of vehicle control leading to possible injury and/or damage.
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- Columbus, IN, USA