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.
Vehicle hit a bump.consumer felt a shake in front end. Upon inspection consumer noticed front outer ball joint had disconnected. Part was replaced. On 1 July 2001, right inner ball joint fell off. One day later, left ball joint fell off while backing up. Mileage was 67000 at the time.
Please note that I am from Canada and your request for "zip code" will not accept my "postal code". therefore, I typed in 90210 so I could by-pass this portion. My postal code is K1C 5S7. I was backing up on level pavement when I heard a "pop". upon investigating, I found that the ball joint on the tie rod end had separated from the socket at the wheel. There does not appear to be any corrosion or other damage to the tie rod. Also the joint feels well greased and the tie rod moves freely. The truck has been towed to a dealer and will be looked at tomorrow (April 22, 01). If you are unable to help outside of the U.S can you please direct me to a Canadian association. Again, my E-mail address is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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- South Portland, ME, USA