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.
Cruise control was set at 63 mph. Coming to brake, did not disengage. Pedal got stuck, did not release. Rearended vehicle in front. Air bag deployed. Had seat belt on. Vehcile caught on fire. This defect resulted in an accident.
- North Providence, RI, USA
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Air bags: Driving approximately 55mph and car ahead was coming to a stop. Jammed on brakes to stop and front end of car went underneath car in front. Both air bags deployed, blowing out the windows on the driver's and passenger's sides. Also blew the vents on the driver's and passenger's sides.
Driving at approx 25 mph, coming to a stop sign, hit another vehicle at intersection on the rear left side, air bags exploded which caused injuries to driver.
Car was rearended and the drivers side airbag unit came out of the base and hit the driver in the chest. Consumer stated was told by an Chrysler investigator that the unit was not bolted into the vehicle.
Air bag system malfuntioned. Two weeks before the accident, the SRS light came on and radio didn't work but before owner took vehicle to the dealer, the light was off. Driving at 22mph, both airbags deployed, causing an accident without warning.
When the car hit a bump the entire airbag module fell into the lap of the driver, also the bolt that holds the airbag unit fell into the steering column, causing the steering wheel to get stuck in a turn.
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- Thornton, CO, USA