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.
Tramission cooler lines failed at plastic quick disconnect, throwing transmission fluid out. Could not be replaced, because no parts were available. Dealership had to install new designed lines, costing owner $872.72.
The fittings that connect into the transmission oil cooling lines are plastic, the oil overheated while driving, causing the fittings to bust, and resulting in transmission fluid leaking all over the exhaust system. Dealer has been contacted.
Due to a design flaw transmission lines rub together and cause a hole in the lines, resulting a transmission leak which sprays fluid onto exhaust manifold. This could cause a fire. Dealer replaced the lines, and installed a part to keep the lines separate.
The quick connect on the transmission cooling has melted 4 times. The manufacture/dealer were notify about the problem. Dealer not able to correct free of charge. Recall on the gasoline engine, but not for diesel engines.
- Raleigh, NC, USA
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When driving noticed transmission fuel coming from under the vehicle and the clip broke, causing more fuel to leak from the vehicle. There is a strong smell, and the consumer is concerned about a fire.
Received recall notice (#97V084000) transmission cooling system. Vehicle in accident. Original owner refused to repair. Insurance company totaled it. Was repairable. Brought/repaired & sold by body shop. 2nd owner received notice & took to dealership. Mechanic called zone representative who refused to have vehicle repaired due to no warranty & salvaged vehicle. Manufacturer agreed w/zone representative.
Received recall notice (#97V084000) over 2 1/2 months ago. Contacted dealer & was informed had no parts & would order them. Dealer did not know when parts would be available.
This consumer feels that the repairs were not done properly because only one quick connect fitting was replaced when both connectors should have been replaced. Consumer states both are one inch apart with the same hazard potential, recall 97V084.
Transmission cooling line: Received recall letter on July 18th, called to make an appointment, and was told to bring vehicle in on November 18th. Thinks it is too long to wait.
Transmission cooling line: Received recall letter July 18, called to make an appointment, and was told to bring vehicle in on November 18th. Thinks this is too long to wait for recall work which can cause fire.
Front of car caught on fire. The fire department determined that the fire started on the transmission line. Transmission was determined to be faulty prior to the fire. Manufacturer contacted..
Got into vehicle and started it up, was moving out of yard, co-worker noticed flames under vehicle, told the driver who got out and saw it; tried putting flames but to no avail; transmission fluid was leaking; front area only was engulfed in flames.
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- Woodlands, TX, USA