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.
Fuel tank leaks fuel onto exhaust system and heavy vapors when >3/4 full and the anti-lock brakes greatly increase stopping distance over "regular" mode and do not effectively slow the car. They are defective.E
Switch (sw-5945 or F3tz-9F924-bb) attached to brake master cylinder failed and allowed brake fluid to pass thru the switch and shorted out the wires to the switch this dead short caused fuse #1 to blow and the speedometer and odometer to cease operation--brake fluid had been leaking from the master cylinder prior to the switch arking and causing the dead short with no brake system malfunction indication-problem caught by owner prior to low fluid indication-when taken to the dealer for no odometer/speedometer the dealers "computer " evaluation was a bad clock spring and bad shifter handle.
ABS light comes on whenever brakes are applied. Then, ABS brakes failed to work. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that hydraulic control unit needed to be changed. After repairs, drove vehicle approximately 49,000 miles and problem reappeared. This was third time hydraulic control unit had to be replaced.
When applying the brakes the pedal softens, and if reapplied, pedal goes to the floor. Also, ABS warning light comes on. Dealer says it needs a new hydraulic control unit.
- New River, AZ, USA
Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...
When driving the vehicle and applying the brakes the ABS brakes light keeps coming on and going off. The fuel blew out of the hydraulic brake unit due to fluid contamination.
Owner has ABS brakes. When brakes are applied hard on any surface front wheels lock up, causing steering wheel not to turn. Dealer noted cannot fix problem.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
- New Brighton, MN, USA