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.
When the key turns off engine most of the time you can`T get the key out because the gear shifter does not go all the way into it`S slot, and even after it does finally go into the slot (after working with it) the steering wheel does`nt lock !
Recall 96 V 230 000/steering column: Vehicle expereinced a loss of control while driving at low speed. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN.
While driving the consumer felt the underneath side of the steering column getting very hotagainst knee, consumer noticed a melted spot on the plastic which covers the steering column, the consumer feels this should fall under recall 00V-135, however the dealer has denied his claim.
Consumer received recall notice in 1997 for steering column, and dealer put a plastic bushing to keep steering from working loose. 3 years later, steering was coming loose again & making a popping noise. Problem wasn't comletely fixed. Currently, dealer wants consumer to pay $500. Manufacturer claims there are no other complaints.
While traveling at 24 to 30 mph consumer tried to turn and steering wheel was locked. Consumer tried to brake there were no brakes. Vehicle hit a pole, and airbags didn't deploy. When consumer contacted dealer for a recall letter received. Dealer had no parts available. Consumer felt this accident was caused because recall problem was not corrected. While waiting for recall parts to arrive at dealer for steering wheel and column the steering wheel locked up causing accident.
Clock spring in the steering wheel went out at 20-24,000 miles. ABS light would come on/stay on around 26,000 miles, 99 percent of the time. The dealer agreed to pay for the part, but, consumer will have to pay for the labor. They don't know of the cause.
After service, per recall, for steering problem, driver noticed bumping and slack in the steering wheel. Service check indicated that the front end was in good condition. Noise became worse, and now driver is told that the steering column and lower steering shaft needed to be replaced.
While driving and turning a corner steering snapped, and the steering shaft underneath the hood came off the steering box. Dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem, repairs done at owners expense. Steering columns aslso failed twice. No responce from dealer on 2nd repair.
96V230000, steeering column; the recall notice was received, and dealer where the vehicle was purchased refuses to do the work. Another states that it will be two months before they can look at the vehicle to do the work. Consumer requested the parts to do the work himselff because he utilizes the vehicle every day, and his request was refused.
Received notice (96V230000), steering column shaft; vehicle involved in an accident. Owner refused have repairs done. Insurance company totaled vehicle. A body shop brought, repaired & sold vehicle. New owner received recall notices & took vehicle to dealer. Each time, mechanic called zone representative & was informed will not repair vehicle under recall. Manufacturer also agreed w/zone representative.
While pulling into a shopping center, driver lost total control of steering because the bolts that hold the steering snapped off the frame of the truck. The truck is being repaired by dealer.
Received recall notice (#97V230000) over 2 1/2 months ago. Contacted dealer & was informed had no parts. The parts needed are on back order. Owner has been calling back to check on status of parts, but so far dealer did not know anything.
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- Pickens, SC, USA