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.
Throttle cable on vehicle had frayed with one or two strands of wire holding throttle. Contacted dealer recall 01V037 was issued regarding this problem, however consumers vehicle is not included due to the plant where vehicle was manufactured, dealer replaced cable and lever at consumers cost.
Diesel vehicle in for service when mechanic noticed throttle cable wires, which has multiple strands, were fraying. Left only 3 strands for throttle cable. Mechanic replaced throttle cable.
Intermittently accelerator cable became frayed/ getting jammed into the cable housing, causing vehicle to accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly. Dealer has been notified and will inspect vehicle.
- Congress, AZ, USA
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Transmission will not shift into 5th gear, cause unknown, accelerator cable was replaced, electrical short with ABS and consumer also states radio is inoperative.
Driving slowly attempted to stop at stop sign vehicle accelerated from 5mph to about 40mph.rear tires broke traction, left about 65ft of acceleration skid marks and ran into a wall.
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- Tunkhannock, PA, USA