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.
While driving 45 mph broadsided another vehicle, and neither airbag deployed. Driver hit head on rearview mirror, and passenger on windshield. Passenger was suffering numbness and tingling of lower part of body. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time.
Was driving down the hwy @ appro 70 mph, the steering column started to shimmy, and my front passanger blew. I lost control of the vehicle, and landed in the median in approx 3 feet of water. Had to tow the car for 50 miles, back to the dealership. I was told that the "bead broke on the tire, due to improper mounting at the time of manufacturing." Then almost in the same breath, I was told that it was my fault, my tire warranty does not cover "road hazard or wear and tear on the tire". I was then told to turn it into my insurance company, which I did, after losing my job for lack of transportation. I filed a defect complaint with Goodyear, and Chrysler. Chrysler told me it was up to Goodyear, who in turn denied my claim 3 hours later after I filed. My insurance company totaled out the vehicle, and left me with a $400 balance still to pay on my loan for the car. I understand that in 1997, both manufactures involved were forced to recall approx 40,000+ vehicles due to the same problem. Even though I was not physically hurt, the amount of stress both financialy and mentally has been enormous. Please advise me asap of what I can do.( dot number: Tire size: P185/65R14 )
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- House Springs , NE, USA