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.
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While driving tried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard vehicle continued to still travel. Consumer depressed the break again and the vehicle stopped.
ABS brake problems; intermittently when applying the brakes on dry road conditions, under normal braking, they seem to be very spongy, and the pedal travels to the floorboard. They do not stop the truck. All brake pads have be replaced on 3/7/98. The rear brakes pads were glazed over like they were heated up.
ABS system malfunctioned due to a module which has been replaced less than a year. The ABS and braking light comes on. During a panic stop the wheels lock up. Dealer cannot determine problem.
While driving the truck applied the brakes and the ABS brakes failed. On 4-3-98, driver applied the brakes and the entire brake system went out, leaving the driver with no brakes. Owner has taken the truck into dealer three times, and they replaced numerous parts, such as the fuel pump, spark plug wire, and etc. The truck still is having brake problems.
- Oxford, NY, USA
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Whenever brakes are applied, vehicle would pull hard to the left. Very dangerous when towing trailer. Took to dealer & had zone representative come in to check. Had everything on brakes replaced, but problem still exists. Was told to try arbitration.
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.
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.
Loss of vacuum power assist overnight, no brakes until vacuum pump builds up pressure. Lost control of vehicle and rolled into the street due to loss of brakes. Also front brakes pulll to the right.
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.
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- Grand Isla, NY, USA