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.
Incident occurred at home/vehicle was not in motion. Got in driver seat to move vehicle and the airbag deployed for no reason/. no accident had occurred. Owner was injured by blow to the head, causing bruising and headaches. No parts replaced due to insurance company and manufacturer not feeling responsible for the problem. Airbag) no longer in use, and all functions on steering wheel did not work.
: the contact stated the vehicle is having problems with the cruise control. The vehicle was taken to a dealership to have the vehicle inspected. The mechanics found the problem was a malfunctioning clock spring assembly. There is a NHTSA recall, # 01V153000, regarding the airbags. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Intermediate shaft was defective, causing steering column to break. After contacting dealer. Consumer had the intermediate shaft replaced twice within 20,000 miles. The driver side mirror was loose. Because of the noise in the steering while turning, the clock spring was removed and the steering wheel reinstalled. The problem still existed. Rear speaker was inoperative and replaced.
When turning steering wheel to the left or right there is a clicking noise. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they stated is sounded like it may be the clock spring. Consumer felt that airbags may not deploy in an emergency situation.
- Walls, MI, USA
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Consumer called dealer to make an appointment for air bag repairs. Appointment was scheduled for the next day. When consumer called to confirm the appointment, was told that he was not on schedule. Consumer then made another appointment for 17th. Upon arriving on that day, dealer said it would be ready by noon, but it was not. Then at the end of day, repairs were still not done.
When consumer turned on vehicle airbag light came on the dashboard. Consumer notified the dealership, and they fixed the problem. But two days later, the airbag light still came on.
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- Claxton, GA, USA