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 applying brakes, only half of brakes were appyling pressure to rotors. Consumer performed repairs to vehicle. The ridge in casting keeps the caliper from floating freely applying pressure only to the piston side of the caliper.
After replacing transmission, transmission failed again. Consumer was driving approximately 65mph and vehicle just gradually started slowing down. Consumer coasted to side of road with engine still running, but not able to go in any gears. Transmission was replaced 1-22-00. Vehicle experiences several transmission problems, there have been recalls amongst the repairs, driveshaft broke while driving, consumer states that Chrysler Corp has no records of a transmission being sent to new country Dodge where the replacement took place, transfer case was retorqued, consumer had taken vehicle to dealer many times prior to complete transmission failure and dealer could not remedy problems. Clunking noise under vehicle, dealer replaced front swaybar links. O2 sensor replaced. Consumer stated at times he hadto hit the starter with a hammer to get it to work, ignition coil failed, and battery failed. Vehicle stalls when coming to a stop, check engine light illuminated. Excessive amounts of fuel used, distributor cap was replaced, vehicle also backfiring. Brakes grinding, front brake pads were metal to metal, rotor was scored badly, dealer replaced front pads and both rotors.
Unable to stop truck safely. Brake pedal depressed to the floor, truck comes to stop very, very slowly.LT225/75R standard size tires replaced w/sport appearance pachage P265/75R16 by manufacturer. Tires too large for brake system?
While driving at highway speeds, brakes are soft wehn applied, and the pedal goes straight to the floorboard, causing vehicle to not stop. Consumer had to keep his foot down on the brakes until the vehicle came to a stop.
- Greeley, CO, USA
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While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes are soft and go straight to the floorboard. When slowing down the pedal will slowly go to the floor. Consumer has been having problems with brakes for a while, and can't detemine what the problem is.
Whenever brakes are applied they would coast vehicle, not stopping right away. Brakes would not catch or lock. Pedal goes to floor. No pulsating. The rear brakes were adjusted, causing the braking action to become worse, front pads were replaced and later found to be glazed and brindled.
While driving about 5 mph and stepping on the brake pedal, brakes make a grinding noise metal to metal and lock up the front tires. When this happens could lose control of vehicle.
When the brakes are applied the vehicle sways to the left or to the right. Also, experiences extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified four times.
When applying the brakes under any circumstances, the truck swerves to the left or right, more to the left. The dealer has attempted to repair the problem (6) times. Problem still exists.
When applying the hydraulic brakes, in type of weather or speed, the vehicle is pulling to the right. The right pulling has been corrected but the vehicle now pulls to the left.
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- Zion, IL, USA