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.
Bracket for the emergency brake cable has fallen off due to nuts on the bolts securing the bracket becoming loose and both falling off. Nuts are located behind the gas tank and are not accessable unless the gas tank is removed. Emergency brake not operational.
Ongoing problem with rear brakes adjusting at least 5 different times. Brakes fail to work. The self adjustor does not work. Had to have them manually adjusted.
Rear brakes failed to stop vehicle when brakes were applied. Front brakes working fine. Sometimes front brakes lock up. Took to dealer & was informed rear brakes functioned fine. Found no problems.
Consumer was driving and applied the brakes vehicle could not stop, took to dealer, replaced the rear brake shoes and turned the drums.. consumer states the rear brakes work for about 30 miles after dealer has replaced them, however then one has to stand on them for any braking power, consumer states that the front brakes are beginning to wear now due to they are the only ones operating on vehicle.
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- Junction, TX, USA