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 states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Replaced master cylinder to correct the problem. No prior warning before failure. Brake light came on after failure. Road surface was dry.
While driving and upon coming to a complete stop, brakes make a noise. Had to press pedal completely to the floor to stop vehicle. Also, had brake pads changed at 30,000. This has caused two accidents.
While driving the vehicle's brakes become inoperative, the vehicle only has one functional brake system which is the front right. The vehicle also slides erratically, the dealer has been notified.
While driving at state speed limit stepped on brakes and without warning vehicle did not slowdown, vehicle continued coasting, causing consumer to use emergency brakes, and to turn vehicle off. When restarting, vehicle without warning, began to accelerate.
- Stillwell, KA, USA
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Dealer performed unauthorized brake service, after consumer retrieved vehicle from dealer consumer noticed smoke coming from beneath the vehicle, upon inspection found out that the brake were burning. Nlm
When applying brakes there is a hard resistance and the vehicle does not stop. Vehicle has rear ended two different vehicles. Dealer says the brake vacuum system is working properly.
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- Elkton, MD, USA