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.
Turned engine on, no reserve load. Pumped brakes 4-6 times. Let sit 1-3 minutes, no back support and vacuum assist disappeared. Dilemma: Total loss of braking capability.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will intermttently travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused a collision. Also, dealer replaced calipers/rotors and master cylinder.
- Fall Brook, CA, USA
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Recall 97V068000; 2 weeks ago the recall work had been performed at auto West Dodge. Now, if the brakes are hit more than six times, the brakes will fail.
ABS equipped: Upon depressing the brake pedal consumer noticed the front end shimmy. Pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer, therefore, released foot from brake pedal to gain control of vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
While driving at 20 mph the defective ABS braking system malfunctioned causing the wheels to lock up and skid. Having extended stopping distance, causing a frontal impact. The defective driver's side airbag did not deploy.
While driving on freeway, consumer applied brakes & vehicle pulled left, across 2 lanes. At a much lower speed, pulled right. Took to dealer several times for brake problem & was corrected 75%. was informed normal for truck to pull right. Consumer states that the vehicle is now constantly pulling to the left at any speed.
When brakes are applied vehicle veers to the right; also, ABS light and brake lights come on when pulling a trailer. In addition, replaced front brake rotors/pads/calipers.
On any type of road surface, when braking in an emergency situation, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Condition almost caused several crashes. Front brake pads was replaced at 40,000 miles. Problem still exist.
Upon depressing the brake pedal the pedal goes to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance/ brakes fade away. Consumer awaiting to take vehicle to dealer.
While trying to stop vehicle and putting on brakes the vehicle wll pull hard in any direction, causing driver to go off the road. Brakes have been replaceed on 4 occasions, however problem still persisted, Chrysler is replacing vehicle.
Vehicle experienced a transmission overheating problem. Also, vehicle pulled to the left upon braking/front end misalignment pulled vehicle to the right.
ABS brake failure, when brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the right, and when coming to a stop, brakes lock up/jerks the vehicle, causing a loss of control.
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- Cherryvill, NC, USA